Transfer news LIVE - Man Utd plan to sign Frenkie de Jong after Paul Pogba exit

The season might be over but the transfer window is here and we're set for a busy summer.

There are a lot of big names who could be on the move with some high-profile payers hitting free agency. Robert Lewandowski announced that his Bayern Munich career is over with the striker reportedly set to join Barcelona, but Manchester United are lurking.

The Germans could soften the blow from his exit by signing Sadio Mane, however, as the Senegal international looks to be on his way out of Liverpool

Chelsea have welcomed new owner Todd Boehly by immediately reviving their interest in Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde. Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is said to have a big transfer kitty after signing Ivan Perisic, while Arsenal remain keen on Gabriel Jesus.

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06:27KEY EVENT

Man Utd want De Jong after Pogba exit

Manchester United have opened talks with Barcelona to sign Frenkie de Jong, according to The Sun.

The rumour is in response to Paul Pogba's exit, which was confirmed on Wednesday.

It's believed United are plotting a £50million bid for De Jong, who played under new manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax.

06:09Tom Blow

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Hello and welcome to Thursday's live transfer blog!

Stay tuned for all the latest news and rumours.

23:00Samuel Meade

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We'll be back tomorrow with more news from the transfer window.

22:44Samuel Meade

Tottenham lead Spence race

Tottenham and Newcastle are both eyeing Djed Spence, who has just helpd Nottingham Forest gain promotion to the top flight.

The Premier League new boys are plotting a bid but the player favours a move to north London, according to football.london

22:17Samuel Meade

Villa complete Carlos deal

21:51Samuel Meade

Timber talks Man Utd move

"In the end, my gut feeling will be the deciding factor," he told De Telegraaf when quizzed on United's reported interest.

"The picture has to be right. You can go to a big club, but if you're not going to play there it's better to stay with Ajax. And Ajax is also a big club.

"We play football in the Champions League and I play there together with the best players in the Netherlands. That is not nothing."

21:19Samuel Meade

Reds eye Pedro as Mane replacement

Liverpool have identified Watford's Joao Pedro as a possible replacement for Sadio Mane, who could leave Anfield this summer, as per the Daily Mail.

The Hornets have just been relegated but Pedro was a rare bright spark and is set for a move elsehwere.

Mane meanwhile is heavily linked with Bayern Munich.

20:48Samuel Meade

Dalot's agent talks future

Diogo Dalot will be remaining at Man Utd according to his agent Carlo Goncalves.

He said: "He is very happy at Manchester United. We are expecting Diogo to stay for next season, for sure"

Dalot became a regular in the second half of last season, dislodging Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back.

20:19Samuel Meade

Spurs, Man Utd consider goalkeeper swoop

Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is on Tottenham's - according to Marca - whilst Man Utd have also been eyeing the shotstopper.

Hugo Lloris is coming to the end of his time in north London and the club have begun eyeing potential replacements.

19:48Samuel Meade

Suarez holds Gerrard talks

Luis Suarez continues to be in contact with Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard regarding a possible move to Aston Villa this summer.

The Athletic understands that the pair have been in discussions since January with the forward a free agent having left Atletico Madrid.

19:17Samuel Meade

Pereira's route back

Andreas Pereira will be given another chance to be involved in the new look Manchester United with Erik ten Hag keen to bring back the Brazilian.

His latest stint away will end this month and Yahoo Brasil reports that United's football director John Murtough has contacted Pereira to discuss his future with Ten Hag believing he 'fits the desired squad profile' for next season. The Dutchman will soon contact the player personally.

18:47Samuel Meade

City close on third signing

Man City are closing in on their third summer signing as they edge towards a deal for Brighton's Marc Cucurella.

They've already added Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez and could now sign the highly-rated left-back for between £25m-£30m, according to Eldesmarque.

18:18Samuel Meade

Bayern devise Mane plan amid Lewandowski situation

Bayern Munich 's plans for Sadio Mane hint that the club are preparing for the departure of Robert Lewandowski, despite previously claiming otherwise.

The Bundesliga champions have set their sights on signing Mane, 30, after the Liverpool forward decided to leave Anfield during the upcoming summer transfer window, even going as far as to tell his teammates. But while Bayern are bidding to gain one of the world's best attackers, they look set to lose their own in Lewandowski.

The striker, 33, has finally gone public with his desire to depart Bavaria after eight years. Barcelona are the overwhelming favourites for his signature but, until now, the German giants stood firm and club officials stated that Lewandowski would see out the final year of his contract.

Read the full story here.

17:38Samuel Meade

RLC on Sarri's shortlist

Lazio are looking to sign Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek should Sergej Milinkovic-Savic leave the club, as per Gazzetta Dello Sport.

Maurizio Sarri, who is in charge at the Stadio Olympico, worked with Loftus-Cheek during his time with the Blues are is weighing up a reunion.

17:11Samuel Meade

Man Utd's Neves boost

Manchester United have been handed a potential boost in their pursuit of signing Ruben Neves this summer.

This is after The Sun revealed Wolves are closing in on a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Palhinha. The Primeira Liga star has been linked with a move to United in the past and he was reportedly waiting until after his Nations League matches with Portugal in case he got an offer from the Red Devils.

However, United have cooled their interest in the 26-year-old and a source claimed Wolves have agreed to sign the player, with the move expected to be completed in the coming days. It is understood the fee is believed to be in the region of £20million with super-agent Jorge Mendes leading the negotiations.

Read the full story here.

16:50KEY EVENT

Man Utd confirm Lingard exit

Manchester United have announced that Jesse Lingard will leave the club on a free transfer this summer.

The Red Devils paid tribute to Lingard with a lengthy statement on their official website charting his 22-year journey with the club since joining as a youngster in 2000. The statement, which included all of Lingard's highlights from his time at United, ended: "We'd like to take this opportunity to thank Jesse for all of the memories he's helped create during his two decades here and wish him the best of luck in his future career."

Read more here.

16:38Samuel Meade

Where could Pogba end up?

The Frenchman has announced his second spell at Man Utd is over with his contract due to expire.

He's now free to explore his options and, despite not tearing up trees at Old Trafford, there are plenty of interested parties.

We take a look at where he could end up...

16:09Samuel Meade

Spurs join Nunez race

Anonymous 'sources close to the player' are credited for getting Darwin Nunez's name placed firmly on the Tottenham radar.

The Uruguay star has rattled in 34 goals in 41 appearances for Benfica this season, and is believed to be angling for a move to Manchester United as a preference, according to Sport Italia. However, that has not stopped from trumpeting rival interest - although it would take two-thirds of last week's £150million equity investment by Spurs' owners ENIC to win a potential bidding war.

Read the full story here.

15:39Tom Blow

Phillips sends Klopp message

Nat Phillips insists his "main aspiration" is playing regularly in the Premier League, adding further doubt to his Liverpool future.

The Reds centre-back, 25, will return to Anfield this summer after completing a six-month loan spell at Bournemouth. During his time on the south coast, the Cherries keep eight clean sheets in his 17 Championship outings to help Scott Parker's side win automatic promotion to the top flight.

Phillips still has three years remaining on his deal at Anfield but is determined to play regularly rather than languish on the bench or outside the matchday squad. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp accepted his desire to leave the club in December and is expected to allow the defender to pursue a permanent exit during showdown transfer talks.

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15:26Tom Blow

Man City transfer news

Erling Haaland remained tight lipped about all things Manchester City when quizzed ahead of Norway's Nations League clash with Serbia on Thursday.

But while the striker would not open up about a deal that is already done, there are plenty happy to talk about potential new signings at the Etihad. Mohamed Salah has been a thorn in City's side during their epic battles with Liverpool of late, but the Egyptian star can leave Anfield on a free in summer 2023 - and could reportedly be tempted to remain in the Premier League. Does the Etihad beckon?

Elsewhere, Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is another big name linked with City, with agents making best use of the Premier League champions' stated intention to add two more names to their roster to hasten new contracts.

Click here to read Mirror Football's round-up of the latest Manchester City transfer news and rumours

15:06Tom Blow

Newcastle transfer news

Newcastle plan to carry on spending after splashing out £94million in January to begin the Saudi revolution at St James' Park.