May 19th 

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The summer transfer window is growing ever closer on the horizon for many of the biggest players 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 

Cristiano Ronaldo has an offer from a Brazilian club that would allow him to play in the Club World Cup, according to reports in Spain. Botafogo, Flamengo, Fluminense and Palmeiras are the four Brazilian clubs competing in the tournament, which starts next month. Ronaldo’s contract at Al-Nassr expires next month and he’s still not penned an extension.

Manchester United and Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Emiliano Martinez this summer. The Argentina number one was emotional after Aston Villa’s win over Tottenham on Friday night and appeared to be saying goodbye to supporters.

Aston Villa are interested in bringing Ferran Torres back to England. The versatile attacker was previously at Manchester City before moving back to Spain and he’s currently at Barcelona. Villa will likely be able to offer Torres Champions League football and regular minutes.