March 18th 

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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 

Liverpool have reportedly made contact with representatives of Alexander Isak over a summer move. The Newcastle striker scored the winning goal as the Magpies beat Arne Slot’s men in the League Cup final on Sunday. Isak will cost in excess of €100m this summer with Liverpool eyeing a new striker.

Liverpool are also amongst the clubs monitoring Franco Mastantuono. The River Plate starlet has a release clause of €40m and Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal are also keeping tabs on the Argentine winger. 

Cristian Romero is attracting interest from Real Madrid as the Spanish giants looks to sign a new centre-back this summer. Madrid’s injury issues in defence this season are well documented and Romero could be allowed to leave Spurs, if an acceptable bid is table.