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Ekitike's Injury Complicates Chelsea Transfer Plans

6/3/2025

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Hugo Ekitike's back pain has sidelined him from the U21 European Championship, casting a shadow over his potential transfer to Chelsea or Liverpool. While Chelsea has reached personal terms with Ekitike, Eintracht Frankfurt's hefty €100 million price tag looms large. Meanwhile, Chelsea is also closing in on Liam Delap and eyeing additional signings ahead of the Club World Cup.

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Hugo Ekitike's back pain has sidelined him from the U21 European Championship, casting a shadow over his potential transfer to Chelsea or Liverpool. While Chelsea has reached personal terms with Ekitike, Eintracht Frankfurt's hefty €100 million price tag looms large. Meanwhile, Chelsea is also closing in on Liam Delap and eyeing additional signings ahead of the Club World Cup.