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May 29, 2025, 04:00 AM ET

Liverpool have joined the race for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, while Tijjani Reijnders looks set to be a key cog in Manchester City's rebuild.

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The race to sign Hugo Ekitike has begun, with Liverpool and Chelsea set to fight for his signature. Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFPTRENDING RUMORS

- Liverpool are set to compete for the signature of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, reports Sky Sports Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg.

Liverpool will still face competition from Chelsea in the race to sign the France youth international, with Frankfurt expected to stand firm with their valuation of €100 million before agreeing to a deal.

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- Talks are ongoing between Manchester City and AC Milan regarding a deal for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, according to Foot Mercato.

The 26-year-old Netherlands international is reportedly "excited" at the prospect of joining manager Pep Guardiola's side, with negotiations progressing well after the Citizens proposed a "large offer." Reijnders scored 10 goals and provided four assists in 37 Serie A matches last season, while the outlet reports that City also remain interested in Nottingham Forest ace Morgan Gibbs-White.

- Real Madrid are now in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, says AS.

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- Chelsea have won the race to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap and will activate his £30m relegation release clause.

(AS)

- Napoli will sign midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 33, and striker Jonathan David, 25, on free transfers once their contracts at Manchester City and Lille expire.
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