Sport Bild reports that Eintracht Frankfurt is optimistic about securing the transfer of Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika after enhancing their bid. In response to an intervention from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad, the Bundesliga club has raised their offer to approximately €9 million. This amount is still below the Belgian side’s valuation for Onyedika and what they originally paid for him.
Frankfurt Targets Onyedika as a Key Addition
Frankfurt’s interest in Raphael Onyedika has intensified following the €13 million acquisition of Noël Aséko. The young German U21 international is known for his dynamism and forward movement but still needs the right partner in midfield.
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Markus Krösche and the Eintracht administrative team are focused on addressing this requirement during the summer transfer window. Ellyes Skhiri (31) is being phased out, while Hugo Larsson (22) is actively being offered to Premier League clubs.
Onyedika would bring a physical and disciplined defensive style to complement Aséko’s dynamic play. This balance is particularly crucial following die Adler‘s struggle last season, where they conceded 86 goals in both the Bundesliga and Champions League.