April 2nd 

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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 

Saudi Pro League clubs are increasingly confident that Mohamed Salah will head to the Middle East this summer, according to the Telegraph. The Egyptian’s contract expires at the end of the season and he’s yet to put pen to paper on a new deal at Liverpool.

Chelsea are monitoring Villarreal striker Thierno Barry. The 22-year-old has nine goals in 27 La Liga games this season and would cost the Blues around €40 million. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid have joined the race for Antony with Manchester United increasingly confident they will receive a suitable offer for the Brazilian this summer.

One player that could be heading to Old Trafford is Rayan Cherki. The French U21 international has been in brilliant form for Lyon this season but he will depart this summer as he enters the last year of his contract. Barcelona are reportedly plotting a move for Kenan Yildiz this summer with the Juventus star valued at €50m.