May 7th 

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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 

Florian Wirtz has reportedly informed Bayer Leverkusen that his preference is to join Bayern Munich this season. The German international has interest from Real Madrid and Manchester City but it’s claimed that he wants to stay in the Bundesliga. 

Atlético Madrid are interested in signing Antony this summer. The winger has no future at Manchester United but has shown his ability during an excellent loan spell at Real Betis. It’s unlikely that Betis will be able to afford Antony on a permanent deal but he could remain in LaLiga. 

Barcelona have emerged as potential suitors for Reece James this summer. Despite being Chelsea captain, James has not been a guaranteed starter under Enzo Maresca and Barca have been linked with a summer move.