Eintracht Frankfurt's Swedish international Hugo Larsson is on the verge of a move to the Premier League. The 22-year-old midfielder is currently in London holding negotiations with two English clubs over a transfer.
Frankfurt have granted Larsson permission to conduct the talks. The club reportedly seeks a fee of around €25 million for the player, whose contract runs until 2029. Crystal Palace is confirmed as one of the interested clubs, while the identity of the second English side remains unclear. A rapid deal before the summer transfer window closes is now a distinct possibility.
What is Eintracht Frankfurt's current situation?
Eintracht Frankfurt began the new Bundesliga season with a draw and sits in eighth place with one point from one match. Adi Hütter's side, who saw their manager return this summer, has scored and conceded three goals each. In the title race, they are two points behind leaders Bayern Munich. The next fixture is at home against fourth-placed FC Augsburg on September 6. You can view the full fixtures list on our site.
The Eagles have already significantly reconstructed their midfield under Hütter. Raphael Onyedika arrived from Club Brugge as a natural defensive midfielder, while Noël Aséko provides the more attack-minded option. Larsson himself recently scored the opener in a 3-0 friendly win over Trabzonspor, a match that helped shape Hütter's new 4-2-2-2 formation.
Why could Larsson leave Frankfurt?
Hugo Larsson developed into one of the Bundesliga's most highly-rated young central midfielders during his first two campaigns in Germany. His trajectory stalled somewhat last season amid individual availability problems and the team's wider struggles. It was reported back in February 2025 that Frankfurt were considering potential successors for Larsson, with Anton Stach among the names under consideration at that time.
Several Premier League heavyweights subsequently registered interest in the Swede. The current negotiation scene in London suggests a departure is now becoming concrete. The dynamics of recent days have been confirmed.
What would a sale mean for the squad?
A transfer of Larsson for the stated fee would provide Eintracht Frankfurt with financial flexibility for further adjustments. The club has already signed two players for the central midfield area in Onyedika and Aséko, who cover different profiles. The current squad overview shows a broader base in this position compared to a year ago.
The fact that the club's decision-makers were contemplating replacements for Larsson over a year ago highlights the strategic preparation for this moment. A sale would therefore not be a surprising reaction but part of a longer-term plan. The team must now focus on the important home match against a strong-starting FC Augsburg.
