All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Monday morning's headlines:

Arsenal are reportedly likely to lose a defender in the summer to a Bundesliga club, with boss Mikel Arteta facing a critical summer transfer window.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is reportedly considering making a move for a Real Madrid star, with the Dutchman keen on helping Mohamed Salah in attack.

Cole Palmer's future could be in doubt at Chelsea amid reports that the attacker would be open to leaving Stamford Bridge and signing for a Premier League rival.

Manchester City allegedly table a £55m offer for Tottenham Hotspur attacker James Maddison ahead of the summer transfer window.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur could allegedly go head-to-head for the signature of Leicester City teenager Jake Evans this summer.

Southampton are reportedly considering a swoop for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale this summer.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirms that Rodrygo missed Sunday's La Liga clash with Celta Vigo through illness.

Liverpool are reportedly targeting a double Serie A swoop for a Lazio midfielder and Atalanta BC striker during the summer transfer window.

Manchester City are reportedly in talks to sell one of their fledgling midfielders to a Serie A side on a permanent basis in the summer transfer window.