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Report: Arsenal keeping close eye on Hugo Ekitike after January interest

Arsenal are now keeping a very close eye on Hugo Ekitike ahead of the summer following their interesꦰt in the forward during the January transfer window, .

Arsenal have been touted as potential suitors for the youngster in recent months, but the newspaper is now claiming that the Gunners are keeping even closer tabs on his progress, as the summer transfer window em🍬erges on the horizon.

Ekitike is one of a number of youn💃g French♛ players threatening to develop into a world-class talent. He has been a revelation in Ligue 1 this season.

Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images
Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images

The 19-year-old has scored nine times in the top-flight. And his goals have played a key role in Reims keeping themselves far enough away ༺from the relegation zone.

Reports claimed that the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle all wanted the £25 million teenager in January. The Chronicle note🐷s that the Magpies agreed a deal on deadline day. However, Ekitike ultimately opted to stay 🍃in France.

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Photo by Hugo Pfeiffer/Icon Sport via Getty Images

Unfortunately, a hamstring injury has disrupted his season since the window. He did not play a single game in March. that he could still be several weeks away from ꧅a comeback after a setback.

Nevertheless, the Ch♔ronicle🎃 adds that Arsenal continue to keep a close eye on Ekitike.

Ekitike could be perfect striker signing for Arsenal this summer

Arsenal need to sign at least 🌺one striker in the upcoming window, with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah ou🅺t of contract.

The supporters will hope that the first is a marquee name. But if they 🦄do pursue a second, perhaps someone such as Ekit💜ike could be absolutely ideal for Arsenal.

He is clearly making an impact already. However, he would be signed with one eye on the future and the playe♏r he could go on to become. And thus, he may be more receptive to the idea of not being first-choice immediately.

Oscar Garcia previously labell꧂ed him ‘‘. So Arsenal should definitely k♕eep an eye on his form upon his return from injury.