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Kylian Mbappe could be the deciding factor in Hugo Ekitike's future (Image: Europa Press via Getty Images)

Hugo Ekitike could turn to Kylian Mbappe for advice amid reports the striker is subject to interest from Liverpool and Arsenal - having previously sought the Real Madrid star's wisdom when signing for Eintracht Frankfurt.

Arne Slot's side are said to hold a keen interest in the striker, according to Mail Sport, while the Gunners are also thought to like the striker.

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However, any deal would reportedly require a flat fee of £60million in an attempt to prize Ekitike away from Frankfurt, who've already lost star forward Omar Marmoush to Manchester City in the January transfer window.

Prior to his move to Germany, the Frenchman, 22, spent a season as Mbappe's team-mate at Paris Saint-Germain during the 2022/23 campaign but scored just four goals in 32 games across all competitions.

He opted to leave the French capital on loan in 2024 to join Frankfurt on deadline day after confiding in the Madrid striker.

"I have become a better footballer and a better person because of him," Ekitike said of Mbappe.

He recommended that I take the next step and advised me to come here to progress and develop."

Kylian Mbappe advised Hugo Ekitike to join Eintracht Frankfurt after struggling at PSG (Image: Getty Images)

Given the high regard Ekitike holds Mbappe in, it could prove to be good news for Liverpool considering how the France captain has previously spoken about the Premier League giants.

He told BBC Sport: "What Liverpool do in this moment is amazing," Mbappe said.

"They're like a machine, they've found a rhythm and are like 'we play again, we play again'.

The 22-year-old could spearhead Eintracht Frankfurt into the Champions League this season(Image: Pau Barrena/Getty Images)

"They've lost zero games.
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