Battle for a Forward: The Premier League Wants to Snatch a Target from Barça

The FC Barcelona continues to 'scout' the forward market in search of a replacement for Robert Lewandowski in the medium to long term at the forefront of attack. The Blaugrana sports management is tracking world-class figures like Alexander Isak or Viktor Gyökeres, but they are also keeping an eye on several of the most important current prospects, which could land in the Catalan city for an affordable fee.

In this regard, the Catalan entity has begun to keep track of Hugo Ekitike, a 22-year-old Frenchman who has stood out this season at Eintracht Frankfurt. The player arrived in Germany in January 2024 from Paris Saint-Germain and has established himself as the main reference in the offense of the team managed by Dino Toppmöller.

This season, the Reims native has accumulated 19 goals and 8 assists in the 39 matches he has played. Standing at 1.90 meters tall, the forward is characterized by his physical power, scoring efficiency, and mobility, being capable of playing both in the center of the attack and on the left flank, qualities that make him one of the most attractive pieces in the upcoming transfer market.

The Premier League is Closely Following Ekitike

The brutal performance of Ekitike has put him on the radar of the top clubs in the Premier League, where they are already pushing to win the race against Barça. According to the portal 'CaughtOffside', Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle would be the teams looking to snatch the Frenchman’s signing from the Catalans, who have yet to make a move for the scorer.

In fact, 'The Mirror' claims that the 'red devils' could have an advantage in the race for the Frankfurt star, as the player has been a fan of the Manchester club since childhood. His transfer would not be cheap, as the German club has reportedly valued his sale at around 80 million euros, a figure that seems manageable for the financial power of the English league but would exceed the expectations of the Catalans.

For now, the priority of the Blaugrana institution would be other figures as of today, but the option of the Frenchman is a very interesting one and will need to be monitored closely from now until the end of the season.