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Hugo Ekitike has surged onto Real Madrid’s radar following a sensational debut season at Liverpool 🤯 There is no way we will let him go
Liverpool star ‘climbs sharply’ up Real Madrid wishlist after stunning debut Premier League campaign – Exclusive
TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal that Hugo Ekitike has surged onto Real Madrid’s radar following a sensational debut season at Liverpool, with the Spanish giants now firmly tracking his rapid development.
Madrid’s renowned recruitment structure, led by chief scout Juni Calafat, continues to monitor emerging elite talent across Europe, constantly refining their long-term plans.
Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Ekitike’s name has climbed sharply up their internal rankings in recent months.
The 23-year-old forward has been one of the standout performers at Anfield this season, registering an impressive 17 goals in 42 appearances.
His impact has proven especially significant given the limited availability of record signing Alexander Isak, with Ekitike stepping up to lead the line and exceed expectations.
Liverpool’s summer overhaul brought major investment and high-profile arrivals, including Isak, Florian Wirtz, Emmanuel Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.
However, it is Ekitike who has arguably emerged as the most influential figure of the new-look side. Following his £79million move from Frankfurt, he has delivered consistency, flair and crucial goals, and his rise has not gone unnoticed in Madrid.
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Sources indicate that Real Madrid now view Ekitike as one of the most promising young forwards in world football, with his profile fitting their long-term succession planning in attack.
Ekitike’s career has already taken an intriguing path. Once signed by Paris Saint-Germain as a potential successor to Kylian Mbappe, he ultimately failed to establish himself in the French capital. However, fate could yet bring that narrative full circle.
While Real Madrid are not actively planning a move in the immediate future, the situation is being closely monitored.
Alongside Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Ekitike is part of a shortlist being considered as part of the club’s forward planning beyond 2026.
TEAMtalk understands that 2027 could be a key moment, with Madrid potentially moving decisively for a new leading striker.
If his current trajectory continues, Ekitike may well position himself as one of the primary candidates to spearhead the next era at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Meanwhile, Liverpool reportedly have serious interest in Tottenham centre-back Luka Vuskovic, who has been hugely impressive on loan with Hamburg this season.
The Reds are said to have been ‘discussing’ a summer move for the talented 19-year-old, who is also a target for Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Chelsea. Spurs are vulnerable to losing Vuskovic, and will be even more if they are relegated.
In other news, Manchester United are reportedly considering a swoop for Roma defender Evan Ndicka, who has also been linked with a move to Liverpool.
Reports suggest the Red Devils have ‘formally entered’ the race for the 26-year-old, so it will be interesting to see whether a battle with Liverpool ensues
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BREAKING: Mo Salah Releases Statement on Instagram Following Shock Bench vs PSG
“This isn’t easy for me to say, but nights like this are honestly painful. Sitting out a big game, watching from the sidelines, knowing how much you want to be out there fighting for your team… it hurts more than people think.
I’ve always given everything to football. Every training session, every match, every moment l’ve played with passion, pride, and responsibility. Not just for myself, but for the fans who support me endlessly.
I will never stop working hard, never stop believing in myself, and never stop giving my all”
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Fans Slam Dominik Szoboszlai For Interview Immediately After Liverpool Lost 2-0 vs PSG
Liverpool fans have reacted badly to Dominik Szoboszlai’s post-match interview following Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat away at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Arne Slot’s beleaguered side, who were thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup on Saturday, failed to register a single shot on target at the Parc des Princes.
Goals either side of half-time from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia secured a deserved first-leg victory for the reigning European champions in Paris.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher summed up the thoughts of concerned Liverpool supporters after the match by saying live on CBS Sports: “That, what we’ve just saw tonight, was like watching a team from a lower division playing someone [much better].
“The gulf in class was very worrying from a Liverpool point of view.”
Wednesday’s result piles further pressure on the shoulders of Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who many pundits and fans alike suspect will no longer be in charge at Anfield beyond the end of this season.
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Szoboszlai Slammed After PSG Post-Match Interview
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The cracks are starting to show among the squad, with Szoboszlai heavily criticised by supporters for his eyebrow-raising actions at the Etihad Stadium following Liverpool’s defeat to City at the weekend.
Despite receiving criticism from fans, the Hungary international – one of the Reds’ standout performers over the course of what has been a tough season for the Merseyside outfit – fronted up and conducted a post-match interview with beIN Sports following Liverpool’s latest defeat.
Szoboszlai spoke with optimism ahead of the second leg, telling beIN Sports’ reporter Matt Spiro: “We’re not going to be only 11 players, we’re going to be the whole stadium… I can’t really wait for it, these nights in Anfield are always special.” Watch the interview below:
However, supporters are far less convinced that a comeback is possible at Anfield with this group of players playing under Arne Slot. As a result, they’ve hit out at Szoboszlai for talking ‘nonsense’ given the circumstances.
One fan said on X (Twitter): “Man, shut up. You shouldn’t need fans to register a shot on target or play well.”
Another commented: “Sorry, but you were absolutely pathetic today. When the ball was with you it felt like it was a fire ball.”
One particularly angry supporter added: “After that reaction towards the fans at City, he can genuinely f*** off.” And a fourth fan wrote:
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BREAKING: 🗣️ “I have sat here for 90 minutes and watched our European dreams fade away while I wasn’t even given a chance to warm up. After everything I have sacrificed for this badge, to be treated like an afterthought because of him in a Quarter Final is a message I cannot ignore. My agent has been told to finalize the exit terms tonight because the respect is clearly gone,” Mohamed Salah’s camp has reportedly leaked a devastating reaction after the Egyptian King was left as an unused sub in the 2-0 loss to PSG.
I’ve just spent 90 minutes watching our European hopes slip away without even being given the chance to warm up. After all I’ve given to this club, being treated like an afterthought in a quarter-final because of one decision is something I can’t accept. I’ve already instructed my agent to sort out an exit tonight—the respect is clearly no longer there,” a source close to Mohamed Salah reportedly revealed after he was left on the bench during the 2–0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Tensions are now said to be rising, with one of the club’s most prolific modern-era scorers growing increasingly frustrated with the manager’s approach, as the fallout from the Paris clash continues to escalate.
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