Negotiations are ongoing between AS Monaco and Eintracht Frankfurt for George Ilenikhena. The discussions concern a loan with a purchase option valued at more than 25 million euros. The management at Monaco currently prefers a permanent transfer to receive an immediate payment.

Eintracht Frankfurt is interested in acquiring 19-year-old Nigerian-French striker Georges Ilenikhena. His current club, AS Monaco, must sell players in January to manage their finances, and Ilenikhena could be permitted to leave. There are also indications that the attacker desires to depart, as he has been used primarily as a substitute since his arrival from Royal Antwerp for €18.75 million. Royal Antwerp had secured a sell-on clause based on any profit from a future sale. Ilenikhena's contract with Monaco runs until June 30, 2029, and his current market value is €12.00m, according to Transfermarkt. In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, he has made 12 appearances and scored 2 goals.