February 19th 

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The January transfer window is now little more than a distant memory in European football and as such clubs across the continent are already making plans for the summer window. Teams are working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets and figuring out their budgets.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals. A plethora of players will become available in the summer where clubs famously have more money to spend and aren’t as restricted by financial fair play rules. The rumour mill is beginning to pick up pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories. 

Today’s biggest transfer stories 

Liverpool are reportedly prepared to offer Uruguay forward Darwin Núñez plus cash in exchange for Newcastle’s highly-rated forward Alexander Isak. The Swede has scored 17 Premier League goals this season, and has a current market value of €75m.

According to British publication I-paper, Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for Ipswich Town’s £40m-rated England Under-21s striker Liam Delap. The 22 year old, who came through Manchester City’s academy, has 10 Premier League goals this season and is also interesting Chelsea

Another striker who could be on the move is Eintracht Frankfurt’s French striker Hugo Ekitiké, who is reportedly a target for both Arsenal and Chelsea as a cheaper alternative to Isak.