April 25th:
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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
Newcastle United are considering activating Liam Delap’s relegation release clause this summer. Clubs can sign the England U21 international for €33.5 million with Ipswich destined for the English Championship next season. Delap is also Manchester United’s main striker target but Newcastle are also keen.
Manchester City have reportedly enquired about re-signing Cole Palmer. The attacking midfielder moved to Chelsea from City in 2023 and enjoyed an outstanding debut season. Chelsea look likely to miss out on Champions League football next season and it’s also been claimed that Liverpool are keen.
Arsenal are interested in Real Madrid’s Arda Güler, according to reports in Spain. The Turkish international has struggled for minutes this season at Madrid and Arsenal are the latest club to be linked with the attacking midfielder.