Football club Eintracht has turned down a significant offer for striker Ekitike. - Club Eintracht turns down colossal bid for Ekitiké transfer
### Hugo Ekitike Transfer Saga Continues as Frankfurt Hold Out for Higher Offer
The transfer saga surrounding Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike is heating up, with Newcastle United making a substantial bid for the highly-sought-after talent. The Magpies have submitted a bid exceeding £60m, but Frankfurt, who value Ekitike at around £85m to £90m, have rejected a formal offer of £70m[1][3][4].
1. **Current Standoff**: Newcastle United are reportedly close to finalizing a deal worth €80 million ($93.3m) for Ekitike, with personal terms agreed and his agent in Newcastle to finalize details[2]. However, recent reports indicate that Frankfurt turned down a £70m bid, suggesting they are holding out for a higher figure[3].
2. **Ekitike's Impact and Future**: Ekitike had a successful season with Frankfurt, scoring 22 goals and providing assists, and is expected to complement Alexander Isak in Newcastle's attack[2][4]. Despite interest from other clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United, Ekitike seems poised to join Newcastle[1][2].
3. **Reasons for Frankfurt's Rejection**: Frankfurt rejected the £70m offer because they believe other clubs are willing to pay more for Ekitike, aligning with their valuation of around £85m to £90m[3][4]. The club is holding out for a better offer, indicating confidence in Ekitike's market value.
Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt have found a replacement for Ekitike in Jonathan Burkardt, who has joined from league rivals FSV Mainz 05[5]. Burkardt's contract with Frankfurt runs until an unspecified date.
Ekitike's contract with Eintracht Frankfurt runs until 2029. The club paid around 23 million euros for the transfer of Jonathan Burkardt[6]. If Ekitike were to be transferred, he would be a record purchase for Newcastle United. Previously, Newcastle signed Alexander Isak for around 70 million euros.
Ekitike joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Paris Saint-Germain in early 2024, initially on loan and permanently the following summer[7]. Ekitike's former club, PSG, is set to receive 20% of the transfer fee if the deal is completed[2].
Ekitike's teammate Timothy Chandler noted that the striker remains focused and committed to his current team, indicating he is not distracted by transfer speculation[1].
As the transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen whether Newcastle United can meet Frankfurt's valuation, or if Ekitike will remain with the Bundesliga club for the foreseeable future.
- Highway talks between Newcastle United and Eintracht Frankfurt continue, as Frankfurt insists on a higher offer for the acquisition of Hugo Ekitike, a move that could significantly impact the financial landscape of the steel industry, given the substantial sums involved, along with other sectors.
- Simultaneously, conversations around football extend beyond European-leagues, as sports enthusiasts eagerly follow the ongoing saga of Ekitike's transfer, with Manchester United and Liverpool also rumored as potential suitors, while the European-leagues stir with uncertainty over the potential outcome, and the environment awaits the decision that could alter the career path of a top-performing striker.
