Arsenal to break the bank?! Hugo Ekitike set to command €100m this summer as Premier League clubs battle to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star

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.

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.

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.

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.