June 4th 

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The special transfer window has open temporarily until June 10th with clubs able to sign players ahead of the Club World Cup. The biggest clubs in European football and clubs across the continent are already making plans for next season. 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 

AS Monaco and Marseille are weighing up a move for Paul Pogba, according to reports in France. The former Manchester United midfielder’s ban is over and he can sign with a club as a free agent. Pogba has interest from the MLS but he reportedly wants to remain in Europe. 

Alisson has again been linked with a move to Galatasaray with his future at Liverpool uncertain. The Brazilian international has been one of the best goalkeepers in the world for years but Giorgi Mamarashvili will join from Valencia this summer to challenge Alisson for the number one jersey.

Heung-min Son could depart Tottenham Hotspur this summer. The Spurs legend had a one-year extension clause activated last season but he’s no longer a guaranteed started. Son has legitimate interest from Saudi Pro League clubs and could call time on his tenure in North London.

Chelsea will pay Manchester United €6 million to break their buy-option on Jadon Sancho. Stamford Blues chiefs couldn’t agree on wages with Sancho and he will return to Old Trafford but he’s unlikely to be part of Ruben Amorim’s plans.

AC Milan are interested in signing Luka Modric this summer. The Croatian legend confirmed his departure from Real Madrid last month and he will be available on a free transfer. AC Milan want to sign Modric, who proved his worth by making 56 appearances for Madrid last season.