May 20th 

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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

Barcelona have reportedly switched their priority from signing Julián Alvarez to João Pedro this summer. It’s viewed as extremely unlikely that Chelsea will sanction Pedro’s sale, who recently missed out on the Brazil squad for the World Cup.

Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all hold an interest in Jarrod Bowen as they aim to exploit West Ham’s impeding relegation. If the Hammers drop into the Championship then the 29-year-old will likely seek a new challenge.

Real Madrid would consider selling Federico Valverde, if they receive a suitable offer. The 27-year-old has been one of Los Blancos’ best players in recent years but there is disharmony in the Madrid dressing room after Valverde’s bust up with Aurélien Tchouaméni.