Arsenal and other Premier League suitors may have for out a mammoth fee for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike this summer.

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• Ekitike wanted across Europe
• Arsenal leading race alongside Liverpool
• Must pay €100m to bring Frenchman to England

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Following Omar Marmoush's departure to Manchester City, Ekitike has been the man to step up for Frankfurt in the second half of the season as the German side push for a Champions League finish in the Bundesliga and a good run in the Europa League. As a result, several European giants have been taking notice of the young Frenchman's talents. However, according to reports, Frankfurt will demand up to €100million (£86.3m/$113.6m) to part with their star forward this summer.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Rumours of a move to Arsenal sparked after Ekitike opened the scoring against Tottenham in the Europa League quarter-final first leg in north London. The 22-year-old replicated Thierry Henry's famous knee slide celebration against the club.

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  The Gunners are not the only interested Premier League party in signing Ekitike. Manchester United are also reportedly keen on the Frankfurt man as they look to continue their rebuild under Ruben Amorim.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR EKITIKE?

  Frankfurt would prefer not to lose both Marmoush and Ekitike in the space of six months but with how the market is operated these days it would not be a surprise to see a European giant make a move for their prodigy and fork out the required fee to secure his signature.

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