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Today’s top stories:

• Ivan Fresneda is admired by Arsenal and his asking price has dropped

• The latest details on Lionel Messi’s potential return to Barcelona

• Plus more from Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd

AC Milan

Eintracht confirm Daichi Kamada is leaving as a free agent - a decision already made back in February. AC Milan had a verbal agreement with Kamada but nothing is signed yet, there are still things to resolve before calling this one a done deal.

AC Milan director Paolo Maldini will leave the club with immediate effect. It’s over following a tense meeting yesterday with club chairman Gerry Cardinale. The pair had different visions for the future of the club. Co-director Ricky Massara is also set to leave the San Siro.

Arsenal

Ivan Fresneda’s release clause is now just €20m after Valladolid’s relegation from La Liga. Sources feel Fresneda could still leave for below €20m this summer. There is interest but no bid from Arsenal so far. There is also strong interest from Borussia Dortmund.