The race to sign Hugo Larsson is expected to intensify during the upcoming summer transfer window.
According to sources close to CaughtOffside, Eintracht Frankfurt anticipates receiving offers for their 20-year-old star, whom they value between €60m-70m (£50.1m-58.5m).
The talented midfielder has attracted interest from several of Europe’s top clubs, including Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham.
Manchester City Leading the Chase
CaughtOffside reports that Manchester City has already initiated contact with both the player and Frankfurt regarding a potential transfer. Larsson is believed to be open to a move to the Etihad Stadium this summer.
However, City’s Premier League rivals—Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United—remain in contention and have also made their interest known to the player’s representatives.
City’s Urgent Midfield Needs
While many of England’s top clubs could make a case for signing Larsson, Manchester City’s midfield appears to need reinforcements the most.
There are concerns over Bernardo Silva’s future at the club, despite him playing over 3,000 minutes this season. As a result, a midfield overhaul could be on the horizon unless City’s stance on contract renewals changes unexpectedly.
What Larsson Brings to City
A dynamic box-to-box midfielder with playmaking abilities, Larsson would add energy and pressing intensity to Guardiola’s system.
However, he would still need development in key areas, particularly ball carrying and passing—skills that players like Nico González and Ilkay Gündoğan have mastered. Despite this, his potential makes him an exciting prospect for City’s midfield.