April 10th 

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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 

Manchester City look set to reignite their interest in Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães, as they prepare for the departure of Belgian Kevin De Bruyne this summer. The 27 year old has a market value of €80m.

Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign Sunderland and England Under-21 midfielder Jobe Bellingham, 19, ahead of Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, Brighton and Crystal Palace. He is currently the most valuable player in the Championship at €22m.

Chelsea are also in the market for at least one centre-back this summer and they’ve reportedly made contact with Feyenoord’s David Hancko. The Blues are also among a host of top European clubs battling for Dean Huijsen’s signature.