Chelsea had been interested in signing Ekitike before the Club World Cup, but their efforts were unsuccessful. As a result, they will have to rely on Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson for the time being. Meanwhile, Manchester United have signed Matheus Cunha, which might reduce the pressure to sign Ekitike.
Despite the interest from other clubs, Krösche remains firm about his valuation of Ekitike. In an interview, he stated, “If the price isn’t right, then he will stay with us.” This suggests that Eintracht Frankfurt is not willing to sell Ekitike at a low price.
Ekitike has been out of action since the Bundesliga concluded last month due to a back injury. He will also miss the European Under-21 Championship, which might affect his chances of being scouted by other clubs. However, Eintracht Frankfurt will visit Fulham in London before the new Premier League season starts, providing an opportunity for scouts to assess Ekitike's abilities.
