February 4th
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The transfer window has closed for most top European leagues but planning will already be all underway 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 with 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.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Centre-Forward
| Man Utd |
| 10 % |
 | Napoli |
| Premier League | Serie A |
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Paulo Dybala at the end of the season. The Argentinian international will only have 12 months of his contact left at Roma and he could strength United’s attacking options.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Defensive Midfield
| Man Utd |
| 55 % |
 | AS Roma |
| Premier League | Serie A |
Liverpool remain interested in Nottingham Forest star Murillo as they await news of Virgil van Dijk’s future. The Netherlands international is expected to sign a new deal but he’s yet to put pen to paper. Murillo recently signed a new contract at Forest and he’s gathered a host of suitors due to his outstanding form.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Left Winger
| Bayern Munich |
| 17 % |
 | Chelsea |
| Bundesliga | Premier League |
According to the Athletic, Arsenal held conversations about signing Alvaro Morata in January. But the Spanish international was already on the verge of joining Galatasaray and he completed his move to the Super Lig from AC Milan. Meanwhile, Sergio Busquets reportedly turned down an offer to reunite with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City on a short-term basis. The pair enjoyed huge success together at Barcelona and Guardiola wanted the midfielder to cover for Rodri.