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Newcastle United transfer rumours as PSG look to offload ex-Magpies target Hugo Ekitike

Here are your latest Newcastle United transfer rumours for Friday, April 7.

Paris Saint-Germain look to offload ex-Newcastle United target Hugo Ekitike

Paris Saint-Germain are looking to offload former Newcastle target Hugo Ekitike less than 12 months after signing him.

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Ekitike looked poised to join the Magpies last summer, before PSG hijacked their bid, and signed the 20-year-old on a season-long loan from Reims.

PSG have an obligation to buy the youngster once his contract expires at the end of the season, and Le Parisien claim the reigning French champions will sign Ekitike on a permanent basis, before offloading him elsewhere in the summer.

The France under-20 international has inevitably failed to break into the side, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar for competition.

He has been reduced to just 10 starts in total this season, and has scored four goals and contributed three assists in 27 appearances across all competitions.

Newcastle linked with Kevin Danso

Newcastle have once again been linked with former Southampton and current RC Lens defender Kevin Danso.

Danso was subject to interest from Newcastle in January, and the Magpies could renew their interest in the 24-year-old in the summer.

That is according to Jeunes Footeux, who have reported that Danso may be open to a Premier League return.

Danso played just 10 times during his loan spell at Southampton in 2019/20, but has become a crucial figure for RC Lens since his arrival in 2021.

RC Lens have emerged as surprise title contenders in Ligue 1 this season, and sit just six points behind league leaders PSG.

The Austria international has played a key role in their title pursuit - amassing 28 appearances across all competitions, and scoring one goal.

RC Lens are reportedly lining up Darmstadt 98 defender Patric Pfeiffer as a possible replacement if Danso leaves the club at the end of the season.

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