Hugo Ekitike is a transfer-scouting Rorschach test: How you view him says everything about how you view the sport. More than any player I can remember, Ekitike somehow both reaffirms and rejects conventional wisdom and scouting biases. He's a physical marvel with glaring physical weaknesses. He's an analytics darling with massive analytical red flags.
Eintracht Frankfurt has rejected a written offer from Newcastle worth €80 million for attacker Hugo Ekitiké, primarily due to unsatisfactory payment terms. Markus Krösche desires a higher bid, as other clubs have indicated they would pay more. The club is balancing the need for funds with maintaining a competitive squad for the Champions League.