Liverpool and Arsenal eye £56m move for Hugo Larsson as Real Madrid join the race

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Hugo Larsson has caught the eye of both Liverpool and Arsenal, with Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly valuing Hugo Ekitike’s former teammate at around £56 million.This season, Hugo Ekitike has become a key figure for the Reds, already netting 15 goals across all competitions.But with more Bundesliga talent being linked to the club, that number could grow.Nathaniel Brown, another of Ekitike’s ex-teammates from Frankfurt, is also said to be on the radar of the Premier League champions.Hugo Larsson drawing interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Real MadridPhoto by Inaki Esnaola/Getty ImagesSince joining Frankfurt in 2023, Larsson has made 53 appearances alongside Liverpool’s French forward before his departure, combining for two goals during that time.The midfielder is now catching the eye of clubs across Europe. Fussball Daten reports growing interest, with Mikel Arteta’s side said to be considering a formal offer.Frankfurt have reportedly set an asking price of between €60m-65m (around £56m) for the 21-year-old.Real Madrid are also interested in Larsson as part of their midfield overhaul plans.

The Swede has made 25 appearances this season for Frankfurt, contributing one goal and three assists.He naturally plays as a defensive midfielder, which could fill a clear gap in Liverpool’s current squad setup. Wayne Rooney has highlighted the Reds’ midfield as an issue this season, with Wataru Endo seeing limited action under Arne Slot before his injury and Curtis Jones struggling to find form.Beyond those options, there isn’t much depth behind Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch.

Neither is ideally suited to a holding role, so bringing in someone like Larsson could help solidify things in front of the defence.Join Our NewsletterReceive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox