April 16th news
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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
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One of the stand-out performers in the Premier League this season has been none other Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen and that has attracted a lot of interest in the young star. However, according to TalkSport, the Spanish international will look to turn down apparent interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in an attempt to stay in the Premier League. In recent weeks the defender has been linked with moves to Liverpool and Chelsea.
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Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing a new goalkeeper following more high-profiile gaffs from Andre Onana and that has led to them being linked with some interesting names. According to the Sun, the Old Trafford club would consider a move for Southampton shot-stopper Aaron Ramsdale, who would likely jump at the opportunity to remain in the Premier League next season.
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Elsewhere, Chelsea look set to spend another summer transfer window writing big cheques for new players. According to new reports in England, the Stamford Bridge side have taken a particular interest in Brighton forward Georginio Rutter, who has impressed at the Seagulls this season.
