Hugo Ekitike’s next move remains uncertain, with Chelsea’s hopes of landing the Eintracht Frankfurt striker before the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup looking slim.
The 22-year-old French forward is coming off a standout 2024/25 season that’s drawn attention across Europe, but no formal offer has landed on Frankfurt’s table yet.
Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports that negotiations between Ekitike and Chelsea have yet to produce a deal. While Chelsea remains keen, the timeline for any agreement is slipping, leaving the Blues likely without the forward for the Club World Cup.
Despite the stalled progress, Ekitike’s name continues to circulate in top transfer talks. Liverpool are reportedly monitoring the situation closely and could still make a move when the next window opens. Frankfurt, for now, hold all the cards with no pressure to rush a decision.
Whether Ekitike ends up at Stamford Bridge or Anfield, or remains in Frankfurt longer, will hinge on what unfolds over the coming weeks. For now, the talented striker is in high demand but far from locked in.
