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Chelsea are mulling over a move to Hugo Ekitike(Image: Getty Images)

Chelsea are poised to make a summer swoop for Hugo Ekitike, who has previously snubbed one of their domestic rivals.

However, an upgrade on Nicolas Jackson won't come cheap - with Ekitike contracted to Frankfurt until 2029 and believed to be worth around £84million.

This isn't the first time Premier League clubs have shown interest, with Newcastle having a bid rejected in 2022.



Obviously, in terms of longevity, I'm not going to say that my time in Paris was the happiest moment of my life but today, when I look back, I say to myself that maybe it was necessary.

Hugo Ekitike (R) played with the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar at PSG(Image: Baptiste Fernandez/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

"I've got so many goals.

However, Maresca's squad can hope to attract top talent to Stamford Bridge this summer after securing Champions League football by defeating Nottingham Forest on the final day to finish fourth in the table, with Ekitike believed to be high on their wishlist.

Ekitike has scored 22 goals in all competitions this season(Image: Sebastian El-Saqqa - firo sportphoto/Getty Images)

And he certainly isn't lacking in admirers within the game.

L'Equipe revealed in 2022 that Messi had taken new PSG signing Ekitike under his wing, affectionately dubbing him "iron rod" due to his slender build.

Ekitike has certainly made the most of his physique this season, with no regrets about the journey that's made him one of Europe's hottest young talents.

Cole Palmer may not have matched his previous season's heights but still led Chelsea's scoring charts with 15 Premier League goals.

Jackson trailed with 10 goals and five assists in 30 games, figures that fall short of what Chelsea fans expect from their first-choice centre forward.

Palmer and Jackson lead the goalscoring charts for Chelsea this season, but the Blues need more firepower up front(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Ekitike has shone in the Bundesliga, netting 15 goals and providing eight assists in 33 matches.
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