Transfer news LIVE: Benfica confirm Darwin Nunez is set to join Liverpool in £85m deal after snubbing Manchester United and Newcastle, while Nemanja Matic is 'set to undergo Roma medical today' after Old Trafford exit

Here is Sportsmail's daily live blog for all the latest transfer news and rumours, with a number of high-profile players set to be on the move this summer.

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16:52

Gerard Pique is told he ISN'T NEEDED at Barcelona any more, with Xavi 'telling his old team-mate his unprofessional conduct, off-the-field business interests and physical issues mean he should go'

The former Barcelona and Spain captain spoke to his former team-mate directly, and made it clear that Pique is not going to be included in his plans for the future.