Hugo Ekitike’s impressive debut campaign for Liverpool has placed him on the radar of Real Madrid. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Los Blancos are contemplating a raid on the Merseyside club to sign the French forward ahead of next season.
While things did not work out for Ekitike at PSG, he revived his career at Eintracht Frankfurt. On the back of his impressive performances for the German club, Liverpool broke the bank and forked out £79 million to sign the French international last summer.
Their decision to invest a massive fee to bring the 23-year-old to Anfield has certainly worked out in their favour. In his debut campaign, the Frenchman has been involved in 42 matches, and he has contributed towards 23 goals (17 goals, 6 assists).
Hugo Ekitike’s impressive performances have caught the attention of Real Madrid, who are now actively scouting the French international. He is now quite high on their wishlist, and they could end up knocking on Liverpool’s door in the summer.
While the Spanish giants already have a star-studded attack, they are constantly on the lookout for young players with massive potential. Real Madrid consider Ekitike as one of the most exciting young attackers in the world. The 23-year-old is seen as an ideal fit for their long-term plans.
Real Madrid are not actively planning to make a move in the immediate future, but he is firmly on their radar, and they will continue to keep tabs on him. The French forward and Erling Haaland are two of their targets to reinforce their attack beyond 2026.
The summer of 2027 could be the one where Real Madrid actually look for a new leader of their attack. If Ekitike continues in a similar fashion, he might end up being their priority target. Since his contract at Liverpool runs until the summer of 2031, a potential deal will require a massive financial investment. Meanwhile, Ekitike is one of several Liverpool players on Real Madrid’s wishlist, with Dominik Szoboszlai on their wishlist.
