April 23rd 

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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 United have made Victor Osimhen their main striker target this summer, according to the Mirror. It’s no secret that United are in the market for a new striker and it’s also been reported that they will trigger Liam Delap’s release clause. But Osimhen could be available for an affordable fee as he will only have one-year left of his contract at Napoli. 

Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Rosenborg wonderkid Sverre Nypan. Arsenal and Manchester City have previously been heavily linked with the 18-year-old midfield but it appears that Villa are close to landing his signature. 

Meanwhile, Chelsea have reportedly joined the race to sign Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa. Manchester City have also been heavily linked with the Portuguese international with Ederson in talks with clubs in Saudi Arabia.