Football transfer rumours: Arsenal join Premier League race for Hugo Ekitike?

Today?s fluff has the ice machine on
As always, every single football team in the country needs a brand new striker to take them from mediocre to champions. Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have already taken a long look at Eintracht Frankfurt?s Hugo Ekitike, done the calculations and have not yet signed him. This casual messing about has allowed others to consider their position and Arsenal are now also interested in the Frenchman, who is worth an absolute shedload.
One reason Mikel Arteta may have turned his attention to the Frenchman, is the lack of movement in Arsenal?s pursuit of Sporting striker Viktor Gy?keres. The Swedish international is keen to depart the Portuguese club and he might just get his wish after a bit of complaining. Sporting president Frederico Varandas has admitted the club are willing to accept a fee lower than his ?100m (?85.6m) release clause.
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