June 9th 

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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 

Everton have joined the race to sign Jack Grealish from Manchester City. The England international has fallen out of favour with Pep Guardiola and is expected to leave this summer. Grealish has interest from Spain and Newcastle but Everton are now exploring a potential deal. 

Borussia Dortmund have agreed a deal with Sunderland for Jobe Bellingham. It’s understood that the Bundesliga club will pay around €33 million for the England U21 star with a potential €5m extra in add-ons. Jobe will follow in the footsteps of his older brother Jude by moving to Dortmund.

Brighton have submitted a €40m bid for Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas. The 18-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best young strikers in Europe and has been on the radar of the several top European clubs, including Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his intentions to remain at Al-Nassr next season. The Portugal captain’s deal at the Saudi Pro League club expires this summer but he’s indicated that he will pen an extension. Speaking after Portugal won the Nations League, Ronaldo said: “My future? Basically nothing is gonna change. Staying at Al Nassr? Yeah.”