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!

18:36Chris Doyle

Mourinho comments on Roma future

Jose Mourinho has already declared that he is staying at Roma next season as the Portuguese manager is linked with the Paris Saint-Germain job.

The 'Special One' has been lined up as a replacement for Mauricio Pochettino who is under pressure.

But the former Chelsea manager insists that he wants to build on Roma's success from this season as they won the Europa Conference League, declaring that he will be in the Stadio Olimpico dugout for the new campaign.

Read more: Jose Mourinho's declaration on future as Roma boss emerges as top PSG target

17:53Chris Doyle

Bale breaks silence on future

Gareth Bale was asked if he has offers on the table ahead of next season following his exit from Real Madrid earlier this week.

Speaking ahead of Wales' World Cup play-off final against Ukraine, he said: "I've got loads!"

17:14Chris Doyle

PSG target Jose

Mauricio Pochettino is set to learn his fate this week as Paris Saint-Germain chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi makes a final decision on his future.

Speculation surrounding Pochettino's future will not be helped by new reports from The Telegraph suggesting Jose Mourinho could be in line to succeed the Argentine for the second time in his career.

It was the self-proclaimed 'special one' who replaced Pochettino when he was dismissed from his post at Tottenham in late-2019 and it could happen once again as PSG target Mourinho.

16:50Chris Doyle

Chelsea close in on Gvardiol

Chelsea are looking for a defender too after Antonio Rudiger left as a free agent with Andreas Christensen set to follow suit.

Jules Kounde has been a long-standing target for the Blues and it's claimed he isn't the only player in his position they are looking at.

Josko Gvardiol is reportedly on their radar with Tuchel's men set to beat London rivals Tottenham to the signing of the RB Leipzig stopper to play alongside Kounde, according to the Daily Mail.

16:22KEY EVENT

Ousmane Dembele's deal to Chelsea 'takes off'

Chelsea have emerged as the favourites to sign Ousmane Dembele this summer with the potential transfer 'taking off' in the last 24 hours.

It was reported earlier in the week Dembele is on the verge of reaching an agreement with Chelsea, according to Mundo Deportivo.

And that has been backed up by talkSPORT who claim they are in pole position to sign the Frenchman with the deal 'taking off' overnight.

15:55Chris Doyle

Scamacca profiled

Arsenal have reportedly had an initial offer for Gianluca Scamacca rejected but are preparing a second bid for the Sassuolo striker.

The Gunners are keen on making a move for the talisman after Alexandre Lacazette left announced his exit on Friday.

Here's everything you need to know about the Italian rising star dubbed 'the next Zlatan Ibrahimovic'.

14:59Samuel Meade

PSG consider Jose as Poch replacement

The Argentine is poised to be sacked in Paris after his European failure and the current Roma boss is on the club's radar after only a year in the Italian capital.

14:29Samuel Meade

Newcastle continue Henderson chase

Newcastle remain in discussions with Man Utd over the signing of Dean Henderson, 90min reports.

The goalkeeper remains No 2 at Old Trafford and is desperate for minutes as the Magpies look to show off their wealth.

Henderson is likely to entertain a move away to further his career.

13:59Samuel Meade

President offered Mbappe advice

French president Emmanuel Macron has confirmed he talked to Kylian Mbappe to "advise" him on his future before the striker penned a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappe has opted to sign a three-year contract extension with the Ligue 1 champions, keeping him in the French capital until 2025. It means he will not be joining Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, as many had expected - with suggestions that he had given his word to the Spanish giants that he would be joining them this year.

Read the full story here.

13:25Samuel Meade

Gnabry wants Bayern stay

Serge Gnabry wants to stay at Bayern Munich despite rejecting a new contract at the Allianz Arena, reports SPORT1.

The German is currently at odds with the club over a new deal but does want to remain with the Bavarian outfit.

12:50Samuel Meade

Spurs reject Dybala

Antonio Conte's Tottenham side opted against signing Argentine international Paulo Dybala due to the fact he was holding out for a staggering £280,000 a week.

The 28-year-old forward leaves Juventus this summer on a free transfer after the player could not reach an agreement with the Turin-based titans over an extension, putting plenty of top clubs across the continent on high alert.

Fellow Premier League sides Arsenal and Manchester United are both rumoured to have explored the possibility of signing Dybala. However, the astronomical wages prove to be a sticking point for many teams - not just Spurs, as per SportsMail.

Read more here.

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.