May 13th
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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
Rumour
F. Valverde
Central Midfield
Real Madrid
?
Man Utd
LaLiga
Premier League
Manchester United will reportedly look to take advantage of Federico Valverde’s uncertainty at Real Madrid by making a move for the Uruguay midfielder in the summer transfer window.
Rumour
J. Ramón
Centre-Back
Como
?
Chelsea
Serie A
Premier League
Chelsea’s pursuit of Como defender Jacobo Ramón has reportedly recieved a notable boost, as Real Madrid are apparently unsure whether to trigger a clause in the 21-year-old talent’s contract to re-sign him next season.
The end of the season may be a busy month for Fulham boss Marco Silva. One report in England suggests that he’s already set to replace Vitor Pereira at Nottingham Forest, irrespective of whether they get relegated or not. While another report suggests that the manager could be in the running for the Chelsea job, if the Stamford Bridge side can’t convince Xabi Alonso to make the move to London.