March 11th 

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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 

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to step up their pursuit of Manchester United’s English midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as doubts grow over the long-term fitness of the Blues’ Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia. 19-year-old Mainoo has a current market value of €55 million.

Some reports from Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenburg suggest Manchester City are actively monitoring Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. The Frenchman has a market value of €80m, but has struggled for regular game-time in midfield for Los Blancos.

Elsewhere, amid their current striker woes, Manchester United are reportedly considering a summer move for Porto’s 20-year-old Spain forward Samu Aghehowa, who has a release clause of about £84m.