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Hugo Ekitike is one of the most sought-after strikers on the transfer market at the moment due to his age and the performances he’s put in throughout the 2024-25 season.

One of the key areas Liverpool need to strengthen this summer is their strikeforce, especially since Darwin Nunez looks to be on his way out.

With the Club World Cup set to kick off over the next couple of weeks, clubs that are in that competition are trying their best to strengthen their ranks before they take on their opponents.

FIFA have recently re-jigged the Club World Cup to allow it to become a tournament where the later you drop out, the more money you earn.

However, as per a report from Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, it seems like the Blues will miss out on Ekitike this summer as they couldn’t come to an agreement with Frankfurt.

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“A Club World Cup deal for Hugo Ekitike to Chelsea FC has collapsed,” he wrote via his personal X account.

“There is still no full agreement and no official offer to Eintracht Frankfurt.

“Chelsea and Ekitike remain in talks for the summer transfer window – but Liverpool are still in the race.

“One to watch in the coming weeks.”

Even though a club-record deal for Florian Wirtz is now nearing completion, it still feels like Liverpool have plenty of work to do before they’re happy with their team.
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