Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich served up a nine-goal classic in France, while Arsenal and Atletico Madrid played out a tense, controversy-filled draw in Spain.
Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract keeping him at Manchester United until 2031, ending speculation over his future after the club rejected a loan move to Napoli in January.
Manuel Neuer’s representative Thomas Kroth has travelled to Munich to negotiate a contract extension for the veteran goalkeeper, who is keen to remain at Bayern Munich despite facing reduced playing time next season.
Bayern Munich are considering Ajax forward Mika Godts as a cost-effective alternative to Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon, with the Belgian available for around €25 million.
Former Italy midfielder Stefano Sensi claims persistent injuries denied him the chance to play for European giants Barcelona and Manchester City during his peak years.
New AC Milan director of sport Igli Tare has described joining the Rossoneri as a career highlight, while backing Rafael Leao to fulfil his potential and insisting he enjoys a frank working relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Arsenal defender Ben White was involved in a heated tunnel exchange with Atletico Madrid’s Giuliano Simeone during their Champions League semi-final first leg in Madrid.
FC Barcelona are confident of meeting La Liga’s 1:1 financial rule this summer, allowing them to spend 100 percent of their earnings on new players for the first time in six years.
Barcelona are preparing to challenge Paris Saint-Germain for the signature of 17-year-old right-back David Boly, who has broken into the French club’s first team this season.