Hugo Ekitike

[Rozay]

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Was literally thinking about him yesterday and woke up to see links this morning. If indeed he is available for 15m, which I doubt - he becomes an even more attractive option. He is firstly a centre forward, not a ‘can play’ there. He’s very composed and reminds me a lot of a young Martial in many ways.

 

[Plant0x84]

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Was literally thinking about him yesterday and woke up to see links this morning. If indeed he is available for 15m, which I doubt - he becomes an even more attractive option. He is firstly a centre forward, not a ‘can play’ there. He’s very composed and reminds me a lot of a young Martial in many ways.

Was sounding great until you used the M word

Also, if we get Ekitike and Nkunku that’s a proper tongue twister for commentators to navigate.

 

[Lash]

Not sure why he's being quoted as 15m, Newcastle supposedly had a much larger bid accepted in Jan.

Also, Laurens is an idiot.

 

[Zoo]

Laurens isn't a good source unfortunately.

 

[DWelbz19]

9 goals in 14 starts is pretty decent going for a 19 year old striker. His FBRef face profile isn't what you'd normally see on a striker: https://fbref.com/en/players/5b92d896/Hugo-Ekitike

96th percentile for dribbling as a no.9 is interesting... Especially when FBRef tracks 'forwards' as wingers too (e.g. the top percentile is Saint Maximum) Impressive defensive stats too.

 

[Tarrou]

looking forward to hearing from the caf members who watch Reims week in, week out and also seen his youth games

 

[Bondi77]

Looks like a talented player but will probably go to Dortmund and look strong amongst the weak and they will make a fortune selling him to England or Spain.

 

[JPRouve]

Not sure why he's being quoted as 15m, Newcastle supposedly had a much larger bid accepted in Jan.

Also, Laurens is an idiot.

At least someone else expresses that opinion.

 

[Lash]

At least someone else expresses that opinion.

He essentially the French Guillem Balague in English football media. Can not stand either of them.

 

[Remember the geese]

Interesting that the article states that Ralf wasn't impressed with Hannibal's cameo vs Liverpool and has since demoted him back to the under 23's. Not so sure I believe that.

 

[jesperjaap]

Watched a few times and mentioned him. Didnt know of previous Newcastle interest and thought he was around £15m or under.

He has huge potential and ability. Is an element of a young Henry at Monaco. But he is still plenty of raw and would be a gamble. Definately fits in to the right kind of profile of player for this summer, young, talented, energetic, hungry, on the verge of breaking through. One of several excellent young players in the French league at the moment.

For me it depends on the price. if he is £10/20m could be a great buy. If we are talking £30m or so though I would rather be spending more for Giouri who is already further progressed and would be a great signing in my opinion. Young Henry or young Benzema, unfair comparisons perhaps but that is who they reminds me of

 

[golden_blunder]

looking forward to hearing from the caf members who watch Reims week in, week out and also seen his youth games

 

[GaryLifo]

I've never seen him play or indeed had heard his name until 5 minutes ago, but can already tell he's the missing piece in our next title winning team's jigsaw

 

[r0663664]

Doesn't look like he can play in English league. He is likely to be abuse by the defenders and spending 2-3 years on loan. No go for me.

 

[sglowrider]

Doesn't look like he can play in English league. He is likely to be abuse by the defenders and spending 2-3 years on loan. No go for me.

He's 1.90m tall.

If the defenders want to abuse him they better start learning how to punch upwards for a start. Or they start tickling his belly button?

 

[Rocksy]

Laurens isn't a good source unfortunately.

Am also of the view that Lauren’s is an absolute muppet.

 

[ElCuddlos]

He looks like a bargain for 15m. Really good defensive stats as well.

 

[Bebestation]

Reminds me of Haller more than Henry

 

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[Red the Bear]

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Will be good for them i reckon.

 

[Oly Francis]

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Great to see we're finally going after good french propects instead of picking washed out legends.

 

[AussieDevil]

How big of a talent is this guy in comparison to other young French strikers that have come through in the past 5-10 years.

 

[tenpoless]

Should have gone for Ben Yedder. PSG scouts are blind.

 

[Mainoldo]

Well atleast we will finally get to see what a super DoF at a big club looks like!

Will be an interesting watch.

 

[Idxomer]

He looks like a fantastic talent with the potential to be a great modern forward.

 

[SparkedIntoLife]

He’ll be an amazing player. Campos at PSG scares me - they’ll now have fantastic transfers and build a hungry, vastly talented team with a good blend of youth and experience. Khéphren Thuram appears to be next.

 

[Bebestation]

PSG building homegrown stuff it seems.

Always feels like it helps bring out a balance away from a Galactico type of club.

 

[Escobar]

He looks like a fantastic talent with the potential to be a great modern forward.

These are the kind of players we need to sign, but looks like we dont have that kind of setup/knowledge yet

 

[jesperjaap]

These are the kind of players we need to sign, but looks like we dont have that kind of setup/knowledge yet

Yes and whenever we are linked with one, loads of people on the forum say they cant cut it in the permiership, arent ready, arent good enough etc etc. In his case we may never know. Im still a bit dissapointed we havent gone for any young French talents as there are lots of them and majority are relatively cheap