Latest transfer news: Vinícius Jr linked with Real Madrid exit

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February 27th 

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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. 

Liverpool will reportedly target Brighton’s João Pedro, if Darwin Núñez departs in the summer. There’s been constant speculation over Nunez’s future with Atlético Madrid the latest club to be linked. Pedro is enjoying an excellent season with the Seagulls and has attracted interest from a host of Premier League clubs. 

Saudi Pro League clubs will renew their interest in Vinícius Jr this summer, according to the Telegraph. The Brazilian was subject of a bid last summer and Vinicius will only have two years left on his contract at Real Madrid at the end of the season. 

Samu Aghehowa has emerged as a target for Aston Villa. The Midlands club will look to add a striker in the summer after Jhon Duran’s exit and Aghehowa has thrived after joining Porto. Meanwhile, Chelsea are weighing up a move for River Plate’s Ian Subiabre as they look to add another exciting winger to their squad.