May 9th 

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The summer transfer window is approaching quickly on the horizon and clubs are already busy working on deals to acquire their top targets. For most clubs, planning will already be complete and they will have identified which players they want to sign, and which players they want to sell.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories – you can access the full rumour mill below.

Today’s biggest transfer stories

1.FC Köln are refusing to budge from their €50 million asking price for German talent Said El Mala as Brighton continue to chase the teenager. Chelsea have been credited with an interest, but the Seagulls are reportedly willing to loan him back for next season. El Mala has a market value of €35 million.

Newcastle and Chelsea are keen on bringing Darwin Núñez back to the Premier League as he looks set to depart Al-Hilal. The Uruguay international was frozen out of the squad less than six months after his move from Liverpool, and he could mutually terminate his contract, allowing the 26-year-old to sign as a free agent.

Atletico Madrid are closing in on the signing of Wolves midfielder João Gomes. The LaLiga giants have advanced talks with the relegated Premier League club to finalise a €45 million agreement for the Brazil international.