Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Manchester United must pay £80m for Moises Caicedo

Hugo Ekitike wants PSG stay

PSG Auxerre premier but Ekitike

Hugo Ekitike is keen to stay with Paris Saint-Germain even though he's finding it hard to impress in the French capital.

Foot Mercato are reporting Ekitike is determined to prove himself and is hoping for more game time in the coming months.

Man Utd will have to pay £80m for Caicedo (Football Insider)

Caicedo Brighton

Manchester United will have to shell out £80 million if they are to land Moises Caicedo from Brighton in the summer, according to Football Insider.

The midfielder signed a new contract this season but will be allowed to leave if a mega-offer arrives at the end of the season.

RB Leipzig interested in Folarin Balogun

RB Leipzig want to replace Christopher Nkunku, who is set to join Chelsea this summer, by signing Folarin Balogun, who is currently on loan at Reims, from Arsenal.

News #Balogun: The 21 y/o is on the shortlist of Leipzig confirmed! In order to replace Nkunku. RB has inquired about him. The striker from from Stade Reims will be cheaper than J. David. Therefore very interesting for Leipzig. Many clubs are in! @philipphinze24 @SkySportDE 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/A08StFZfR7

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 11, 2023

Chelsea announce Ben Chilwell's renewal

Chelsea have officially announced the renewal of Ben Chilwell, who extends his contract with the Blues for two years, until the summer of 2027.

Two more years for @BenChilwell! 😁

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 11, 2023

Liverpool eye midfield alternatives after cooling down pursuit of Jude Bellingham (The Times)

Jude Bellingham Borussia Dortmund

According to journalist Paul Joyce of The Times, Liverpool have cooled the pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham and are actively seeking alternatives for the midfield.

Real Madrid and Manchester City were the other two teams considered to be likely destiantion of the England international, in addition to Liverpool, but it now seems Klopp and Co. would rather buy two or more midfielders instead of splashing most of the monehy of Bellingham.

Theo Hernandez pledges his future to AC Milan

Theo Hernández: “I hope to stay here at AC Milan as long as possible. Future? I’m only focused on the present, we never know the future”. 🔴🇫🇷 #ACMilan

“I’m happy here since day one. I’m proud to be AC Milan captain”. pic.twitter.com/d58sbpCrjD

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 11, 2023

Julian Brandt signs extension with Borussia Dortmund

Official, confirmed. Julian Brandt signs new deal with Borussia Dortmund valid until June 2026. 🟡⚫️🤝🏻 #BVB

Brandt was linked with PL move but his priority has always been BVB. pic.twitter.com/XG4flatOmD

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 11, 2023

Palace set to appoint Awad as Director of Academy

Understand Crystal Palace will appoint Wesley Awad as Director of Academy, recruitment role agreed. 🔵🔴 #CPFC

Agreement in place, set to be signed and sealed soon. pic.twitter.com/pfyhjhwbUd

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 11, 2023

Liverpool have offered BVB £84m for Bellingham

Jude Bellingham Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have received an £84m (€95m) offer for midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to CaughtOffside.

However, Dortmund is yet to respond to the offer and are waiting for other clubs to send their proposals. The player has two years left on his deal and is likely to leave the German outfit in the summer for a new challenge with Real Madrid and Manchester City also vying for his services.