Ekitike Fuels Arsenal Links With Henry-Esque Celebration – ‘A Sign?

 

HUGO EKITIKE FUELS ARSENAL TRANSFER TALK! EINTRACHT FRANKFURT STAR MIMICS THIERRY HENRY'S ICONIC CELEBRATION VS TOTTENHAM

Paris Saint-Germain loanee Hugo Ekitike has sent Arsenal fans into a frenzy after mimicking Thierry Henry’s iconic knee-slide celebration following his goal for Eintracht Frankfurt against Tottenham – sparking speculation that the Gunners could make a summer move for the French striker.

⚽ Why This Matters

Celebration Nod: Ekitike’s Henry-esque slide after scoring in Frankfurt’s 2-1 win over Spurs was seen as a clear message.

Arsenal Links: The Gunners have long monitored the 21-year-old as a potential Eddie Nketiah upgrade.

PSG Exit Likely: Ekitike has no future in Paris after falling out with Luis Enrique.

🔴 Arsenal’s Interest

Arteta’s Profile: Wants a young, mobile striker to rotate with Havertz.

Price Tag: PSG want €30m (£25m) – a bargain compared to Gyökeres (£85m).

Competition: Frankfurt may trigger their €25m buy option first.

🇫🇷 Ekitike’s Season

5 goals, 4 assists in 15 Bundesliga games (mostly off the bench).

Strengths:

✅ Pressing monster (2.3 tackles/90)

✅ Aerial threat (6’2″, wins 3.5 duels/game)

✅ Henry fanboy – models his game on the Arsenal legend.

🔄 Frankfurt’s Dilemma

Can’t afford €25m? May need to sell Omar Marmoush first.

Arsenal’s Edge: Can offer higher wages + UCL football.

🗓️ What’s Next?

PSG’s Decision: Will push for a permanent sale in July.

Arteta’s Verdict: Must choose between Ekitike or Sesko.

Wildcard: Chelsea also tracking him as Brocchi alternative.

Key Points:

🔥 Ekitike’s celebration wasn’t subtle – he’s eyeing Arsenal.

💰 €30m is a low-risk gamble for his potential.

⚽ A raw but exciting project for Arteta’s system.

"If he’s half as good as Henry, Arsenal have a steal. That celebration was a love letter to the Emirates." – Ligue 1 scout