March 21st 

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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 

Barcelona have reportedly joined the race to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold. The England international’s contract expires at Liverpool at the end of the season and he’s appears destined to depart. But despite Barca’s interest, Real Madrid remain strong favourites to sign Alexander-Arnold.

Few players will attract as much interest as Dean Huijsen this summer. The centre-back has been outstanding since joining Bournemouth from Juventus and he has a €60m release clause in his contract. A host of Premier League clubs want to sign Huijsen but it’s understood the Spaniard prefers a move to LaLiga with Real Madrid and Barcelona keen.

Florian Wirtz would prefer a move to Bayern Munich than Manchester City this summer, according to reports. The German international is one of the best young talents in Europe and could depart Bayer Leverkusen this summer.