Transfer news and rumours LIVE: No Barcelona leeway over Messi wages

Umtiti rejects Barcelona's release offer

Samuel Umtiti has rejected Barcelona's offer to release him from his contract, according to Marca.

The France international was set to be allowed to depart the club with a golden handshake this summer, but the player wants to fulfil his deal with the economically troubled outfit.

Ronaldo's agent pushing for Juventus extension

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes, is pushing to extend the Portugal star's deal with Juventus until 2023, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

Speculation has been rife that Ronaldo could leave for Manchester United or Paris Saint-Germain this summer due to his huge wages.

The 36-year-old's current deal is set to expire in 2022.

Krafth set to be offloaded by Newcastle

Newcastle are ready to let Sweden international defender Emil Krafth depart the club, according to The Sun.

Meanwhile, the scouting staff are said to have discussed 44 different signing targets at a recent meeting.

Anderson set to return to Lazio

Felipe Anderson is set to return to Lazio after a failed stint at West Ham, according to TMW.

The Brazilian will depart on a free transfer but the Hammers will receive 50 per cent of any future fee Lazio get.

No Barcelona leeway over Messi wages

Barcelona will not be granted an increased salary cap by La Liga to allow them to keep Lionel Messi, according to Sport.

Javier Tebas, the president of La Liga, rejected a request from the Catalan to be given some wiggle room.

Should Messi sign a new contract, Barca must reduce their wages to fit their star's deal under the league's salary rules.