Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd learn Rafael Leao fee as Arsenal eye Araujo

April 26th

Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd learn Rafael Leão asking price as Arsenal chase Maxi Araújo

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The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of winning games and challenging for as much silverware and success as possible between now and the end of the season. However, as all football fans know, the rumour mill never truly sleeps and while the summer transfer window may be many months away, there are still plenty of top stories to dig into in the meantime.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we've collated some of the biggest current transfer stories – you can access the full rumour mill below.

Today's biggest transfer stories

Market Value

R. Leão

Left Winger

€65.00m

AC Milan have opened the door to allowing Rafael Leão leave this summer and have named their asking price. The Portugal international has fallen out of favour and has admirers with Manchester United and Barcelona keen on the winger. The Rossoneri will reportedly demand a fee in the region of €60 million.

Market Value

M. Araújo

Left-Back

€25.00m

Arsenal have opened talks with Sporting CP over the signing of Maxi Araújo, per Record. The Uruguayan impressed in their Champions League quarter-final matchup and the Gunners are moving ahead with plans to sign the left-back. Manchester City and Manchester United also hold an interest.

Market Value

J. Bisiwu

Left Winger

€800k

Barcelona are pursuing a deal to sign Club Brugge teenager Jesse Bisiwu, according to Sky Germany. The 18-year-old winger is yet to make his senior debut for the Belgian outfit but negotiations having already taken place between the two clubs.

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Date of birth/Age:

10/06/1999 (26)

Nat.:

Current club:

AC Milan

Contract until:

30/06/2028

Position:

Left Winger

Market Value:

€65.00m

Date of birth/Age:

15/02/2000 (26)

Nat.:

Current club:

Sporting CP

Contract until:

30/06/2029

Position:

Left-Back

Market Value:

€25.00m

Date of birth/Age:

22/01/2008 (18)

Nat.:

Current club:

Club NXT

Contract until:

30/06/2027

Position:

Left Winger

Market Value:

€800k

Total Market Value:

€1.31bn

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

2.

Manager:

Pep Guardiola

Squad size:

27

Latest transfer:

Marc Guéhi

Total Market Value:

€747.15m

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

3.

Manager:

Michael Carrick

Squad size:

24

Latest transfer:

Senne Lammens

Total Market Value:

€544.20m

Competition:

Serie A

Position:

4.

Manager:

Luciano Spalletti

Squad size:

25

Latest transfer:

Emil Holm

Total Market Value:

€802.50m

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

18.

Manager:

Roberto De Zerbi

Squad size:

28

Latest transfer:

Souza

Total Market Value:

€968.95m

Competition:

Bundesliga

Position:

1.

Manager:

Vincent Kompany

Squad size:

25

Latest transfer:

Bara Sapoko Ndiaye

Total Market Value:

€1.34bn

Competition:

LaLiga

Position:

2.

Manager:

Álvaro Arbeloa

Squad size:

28

Latest transfer:

Thiago Pitarch

Total Market Value:

€1.02bn

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

4.

Manager:

Arne Slot

Squad size:

28

Latest transfer:

Alexander Isak

Total Market Value:

€483.50m

Competition:

Serie A

Position:

3.

Manager:

Massimiliano Allegri

Squad size:

23

Latest transfer:

Alphadjo Cissè

Total Market Value:

€1.16bn

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

8.

Manager:

Calum McFarlane

Squad size:

31

Latest transfer:

James Hillson

Total Market Value:

€498.40m

Competition:

Bundesliga

Position:

2.

Manager:

Niko Kovac

Squad size:

26

Latest transfer:

Luca Reggiani

Total Market Value:

€587.00m

Competition:

LaLiga

Position:

4.

Manager:

Diego Simeone

Squad size:

23

Latest transfer:

Rodrigo Mendoza

Total Market Value:

€1.17bn

Competition:

LaLiga

Position:

1.

Manager:

Hansi Flick

Squad size:

24

Latest transfer:

João Cancelo

Total Market Value:

€466.00m

Competition:

Liga Portugal

Position:

3.

Manager:

Rui Borges

Squad size:

25

Latest transfer:

Rafael Nel

Total Market Value:

€232.30m

Competition:

Jupiler Pro League

Position:

2.

Manager:

Ivan Leko

Squad size:

28

Latest transfer:

Félix Lemaréchal

Total Market Value:

€1.23bn

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

1.

Manager:

Mikel Arteta

Squad size:

25

Latest transfer:

Piero Hincapié

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