Transfer news & rumours LIVE: AC Milan insert £153m release clause into Rafael Leao's new contract

Juve looking to extend Di Maria's contract

Juventus are optimistic to get new deal agreed soon for Ángel Di Maria. Talks are ongoing and progressing very well to the final stages. ⚪️⚫️🇦🇷 #Juventus

No chance for move to Turkey as things stand, despite links with multiple clubs. pic.twitter.com/4hvWNXmcnW

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 11, 2023

Rafael Leao extends contract with Milan until 2028

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that AC Milan star Rafael Leao has signed a long-term deal with the Italian heavyweights.

The Portuguese winger’s contract with the Rossoneri has been extended until 2028 with a 175m release clause added to his new deal.

Rafael Leão has now signed new long term deal with AC Milan until June 2028, confirmed and here we go! 🚨🔴⚫️ #ACMilan

All documents are finally completed, it will be official soon.

◉ €175m release clause.

◉ €5m net salary per season plus add-ons. pic.twitter.com/GriEltbo9q

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 11, 2023

Kante gives update on future amidst exit rumours

“It’s an exciting project. I want to stay here, of course”. 🔵 #CFC

N’Golo Kanté speaking about his future via @footballdaily 🎥pic.twitter.com/5th3mcWFJb

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 11, 2023

Jean Clair Todibo could make a PL move this summer

Understand Newcastle, Manchester Utd and Liverpool scouts were in attendance at Nice-Rennes game to monitor Jean Clair Todibo ✨🇫🇷 #transfers

French centre back could get top club move in the summer — with price tag understood to be around €45m. pic.twitter.com/qbwIMr4SRn

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 11, 2023

Aston Villa plotting a swoop of Uruguayan midfielder

The Sun has reported that Mateu Alemany is gearing up to make his first marque signing at Aston Villa as he’s eyeing a swoop of Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Lisbon.

The Clarets and Blues first scouted the Uruguayan during Arsenal’s Europa League clash with Sporting Lisbon in March. Alemany has been in contact with Unai Emery for the 22-year-old’s signing and could look to get the midfielder on board next season.

Dahoud might join a Premier League outfit as a free agent after leaving Dortmund

Mahmoud Dahoud will make a decision on his future club soon. Premier League clubs approached him over free deal and looks most likely destination — while there’s interest also from Serie A. 🇩🇪 #transfers

Dahoud will leave Borussia Dortmund as free agent in the next weeks. pic.twitter.com/PVfiKMBcv8

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 11, 2023

Thomas Muller to stay at Bayern Munich

Kahn on Thomas Müller and options to leave in the summer as he’s no longer a starter: “That's not going to happen. Thomas is fit, never injured, he has a very strong character” 🔴 #FCBayern

“He's extremely important. I'm certain that Thomas will still play so many games for us”. pic.twitter.com/BDCxmaWTgZ

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 11, 2023

Three-way battle for Guimaraes including Liverpool, Barca & PSG

Liverpool, Paris Saint Germain and FC Barcelona are interested to sign Newcastle United midfielder, Bruno Guimaraes in the summer, according to AS.

The Reds are prepared to pay £86.8m for the player after missing out on Jude Bellingham. However, the Magpies are in no mood to let go of the player and are believed to be preparing a fresh contract which would rank him among the highest earners in the Premier League.

Hibernian sign Youan permanently on a three-year deal

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: CONFIRMED 🔒🔥

Three more years of Élie at Easter Road! 💤⚽️ pic.twitter.com/GzXF8Mdz5q

— Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) May 11, 2023

Smalling's agent in Rome to seal his extension with AS Roma

Understand Chris Smalling’s agent has now landed in Italy in order to complete the agreement on new deal for English centre back with AS Roma 🟡🔴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #transfers

New contract until 2025, almost agreed & set to be signed — final details to be sorted in the next days with his agent. pic.twitter.com/F9deo5KyVS

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 11, 2023

Man Utd-linked Timber hints at Ajax exit

Manchester United target Jurrien Timber has admitted of a "chance" of leaving Ajax after a disappointing Eredivisie season.

"The chance is there, it can happen, but I’m also good here. I’m still young and everything suits me here. I’m going to take a look," he stated to Ziggy Sport, quoted by Voetbal Primeur.

Ramsdale set to extend with Arsenal until 2028

Arsenal will complete and announce soon the contract extension for Aaron Ramsdale. New deal agreed with improved salary; Ramsdale has accepted the proposal. ⚪️🔴 #AFC

Announcement expected soon also for Saka new deal until 2028. Talks still ongoing with William Saliba. pic.twitter.com/pz6K1rFSDp

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 11, 2023

Walti extends contract with Arsenal

Lia Walti has something to say ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qvpw7ePchJ

— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) May 11, 2023

Barcelona to be fined €15.7m for player payment ‘irregularities’

Barcelona have been handed a hefty €15.7m fine by Spanish tax authorities after they failed to declare several expenses correctly to the authorities, according to Marca.

This offence dates back to 2015 as they allegedly did not correctly account for compensation received by players such as Alex Song (€3.5m) and Arda Turan (€1.3m) after they left the club.

Saka set to sign new contract with Arsenal

Bukayo Saka will sign new contract soon as it’s only matter of time. It was agreed two months ago, it’s sealed — there are no changes. 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC

New deal will be valid until June 2028 — Arsenal announcement expected soon. pic.twitter.com/lyhlBNVnUd

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 11, 2023

Madrid want both Bellingham & Mbappe in the summer

Real Madrid are set to sensationally resurrect their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe, with Jude Bellingham already expected to sign, according to The Telegraph.

Madrid have pursued the 24-year-old previously, notably lodging a £170 million ($214m) offer for him last summer before he penned fresh terms in the French capital.

Arsenal forward attracting interest from multiple clubs

Arsenal's 23-year-old winger, Reiss Nelson, is out of contract at the end of the season and multiple clubs across Europe. According to reports in Standard, West Ham, Fulham, AC Milan and Brighton have identified the English winger as a potential target.

Watford appoint Valerien Ismael as new head coach

Watford appoint Valerien Ismael as the new head coach for the upcoming 2023-24 season in an official statement. On the appointment, Watford’s Technical Director Ben Manga said: “Being able to appoint a new coach so soon in May means we can prepare very well together for next season. To be able to welcome someone of Valérien’s experience to Watford is good news for our club. We are all looking forward to working with him.”

Hugo Lloris receives a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has one year left on his contract and could be on his way out from Spurs. The World Cup winning French star has received a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia which would triple his current salary, according to reports in The Times.

The 36-year-old has multiple offers but a decision has not been made yet as he waits to talk to Daniel Levy about the club's future ambitions.

Jordan Beyer signs a four-year deal with Burnley

We are pleased to announce that we have activated the option to sign Jordan Beyer who has agreed a four-year contract with the Club 📝

— Burnley FC 🏆 (@BurnleyOfficial) May 10, 2023