Transfer news LIVE - Mane comments on Liverpool exit & De Jong's confession

The season is over and that can only mean one thing - transfers!

Managers across Europe are looking to improve their squads and be successful next term. One boss who's desperate to do that is Erik ten Hag after he was appointed by Manchester United. The Red Devils finish sixth this year and are expecting a big turnover of players, with reports suggesting Frenkie de Jong and Darwin Nunez are on their shortlist.

One player who won't be leaving Old Trafford is Cristiano Ronaldo, who committed his future to the club on Friday. The same can't be said for Arsenal skipper Alexandre Lacazette. He's leaving the Emirates this summer and is being linked with a return to Lyon... and there are plenty more transfer rumours where that came from.

You can follow all the action in our live transfer blog below. Stay tuned, folks!

12:24Samuel Meade

De Jong on Xavi talks, Barca exit

I have enough confidence in myself [to be a success at Barcelona]. I am not afraid. I recently spoke extensively with the trainer [Xavi]. That was a very good conversation.

"I will not go into that [the links to United]. Not even about other names or clubs. I used to be naive and open-minded about it. I don't do that anymore. I understand that that link is made. That sum is not that difficult, it is logical. I have enjoyed working with Ten Hag at Ajax - and I can't look into the future, of course. But I prefer to stay at Barcelona.

"That has always been my dream club and it still is. As long as I don't hear from the club management, I assume nothing is going on."

11:42Samuel Meade

Villa confirm Olsen

11:20Tom Hopkinson

Wolves close on £30m defender

Wolves are closing in on Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio.

The 20-year-old wants the move to the Molineux and the two clubs are expected to meet this week to thrash out the finer details of his transfer.

Inacio's contract in Lisbon runs until June 2026 and contains a buyout clause of £39million plus add-ons. However, he will cost Wolves around £30m, with the Portuguese side needing to sell players this summer to finance a rebuild of their squad. The Portuguese Under-21 international has attracted interest from other clubs in England and Spain.

More here

11:02Samuel Meade

Gunners confident on Jesus

Arsenal remain confident in their pursuit of Gabriel Jesus, reports the Sun.

The Manchester City man is high on their wishlist and talks are due to continue next week after Brazil's friendly against Japan.

City have added Erling Haaland which could hamper Jesus minutes in Manchester.

10:26Samuel Meade

Mkhitaryan closes on Inter switch

Roma winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan is set to complete a move to Inter, reports Gazzetta dello Sport.

The former Man Utd man has opted against renewing his contract in the capital and will undergo a medical with the San Siro outfit next week ahead of penning a two-year deal.

10:01Samuel Meade

Man Utd look to sell AWB

Man Utd are readt to offload right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and are offering him out to other clubs, reports the Manchester Evening News.

They've opted to keep Diogo Dalot at Old Trafford after the Portuguese star dislodged his colleague last term.

09:29Samuel Meade

Man Utd's take on Timber price

Manchester United have not been put off signing Jurrien Timber despite Ajax demanding a £36million fee to let the 20-year-old leave.

Erik ten Hag is already going about business as the new United boss, and he's turning to his former side as he looks to bring in reinforcements. The Dutchman is already targeting his old midfielder Frenkie De Jong, and he's hoping to raid Ajax for Timber.

But Ajax have slapped a high price-tag on Timber amid the ongoing United interest, although this hasn't deterred them. But their issue may be that the defender is leaning towards staying at Ajax, according to De Telegraaf.

Read more here.

09:02Samuel Meade

Mane offers Liverpool quit suggestion

Sadio Mane has sensationally suggested that he is prepared to follow the will of his home nation and quit Liverpool.

The 30-year-old is heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window, having yet to be offered a new deal at Anfield. Mane is understood to be keen on the idea of switch to the Bundesliga after agreeing a three-year contract with Bayern.

Now the forward, who is tied to the Reds until June 2023, has given his biggest indication yet of wanting to end his six-year stint on Merseyside, having been told in a news conference that "60%-70% of Senegalese people" hope to see him leave. "I'll do what they want," Mane replied, speaking ahead of Senegal 's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home to Benin on Saturday. "We'll see soon."

08:30Tom Blow

Ronaldo's transfer decision

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he will stay with Manchester United beyond this summer having expressed his happiness at Old Trafford.

The Portuguese superstar made an emotional return to the club last year, switching from Italian giants Juventus. Despite an underwhelming season on the pitch for the Red Devils, the 37-year-old still enjoyed a productive personal campaign with 24 goals in all competitions.

Doubt has emerged over his long term future at Old Trafford though. With just a year remaining on his contract and United having dropped into the Europa League, it has been suggested that he could look for a quick exit.

However, Ronaldo himself has expressed his happiness with life with the Red Devils having signalled his desire to keep producing the trademark performances that supporters have become accustomed to seeing from the former Real Madrid star.

08:00KEY EVENT

Lukaku wants to quit Chelsea, eyes Inter return

Romelu Lukaku wants to return to Inter Milan this summer after less than 12 months at Chelsea if the two clubs can agree a deal, according to reports.

The Belgian returned to Stamford Bridge for a second spell having previously played there as a youngster. The Blues shelled out a club record £97.5m fee for the forward but he scored just eight Premier League goals despite being seen as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Thomas Tuchel has been vocal in his criticism, previously leaving the player on the bench at times. The final decision on Lukaku's future will be taken by the club's new owners with a Todd Boehly-led consortium finalising their takeover recently, according to Sky Sports.

Read the full story here.

07:29Tom Blow

Newcastle's Botman boost

Newcastle target Sven Botman wants to leave Lille this summer.

"I don't know, but I think so," the 22-year-old told Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad when asked about his future. "I intend to take a step. Talks are underway now. I won't go into all of that, but it's going well. I do hope that the transfer for the new season is completed. Preferably also for the pre-season, yes."

Botman added: "Those clubs [Newcastle and AC Milan] are interested, yes. I can't and won't say much more about it. What I want is to take a nice step towards a nice competition. I am also looking forward to a new step.

"I am aware of what I want - that is not necessarily to that club or that competition. You weigh all kinds of things and then the total picture has to suit you. I must have a very good feeling about it."

07:29KEY EVENT

Lampard's Chelsea connections

Everton manager Frank Lampard wants to sign Chelsea duo Conor Gallagher and Billy Gilmour on loan this summer, according to talkSPORT.

Lampard is a legend at Stamford Bridge, and he's reportedly hoping to use his connections to land the two youngsters.

Both players are expected to be regulars at Chelsea in future.

07:29Tom Blow

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