April 26th 

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The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of winning games and challenging for as much silverware and success as possible between now and the end of the season. However, as all football fans know, the rumour mill never truly sleeps and while the summer transfer window may be many months away, there are still plenty of top stories to dig into in the meantime.

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

AC Milan have opened the door to allowing Rafael Leão leave this summer and have named their asking price. The Portugal international has fallen out of favour and has admirers with Manchester United and Barcelona keen on the winger. The Rossoneri will reportedly demand a fee in the region of €60 million.

Arsenal have opened talks with Sporting CP over the signing of Maxi Araújo, per Record. The Uruguayan impressed in their Champions League quarter-final matchup and the Gunners are moving ahead with plans to sign the left-back. Manchester City and Manchester United also hold an interest.

Barcelona are pursuing a deal to sign Club Brugge teenager Jesse Bisiwu, according to Sky Germany. The 18-year-old winger is yet to make his senior debut for the Belgian outfit but negotiations having already taken place between the two clubs.