Should I apply to Summers or Off Cycles? (London)

Context: I completed my undergrad this year and I am currently taking a gap year to gain more internship experiece. I plan on doing a masters in finance in 2025. With that in mind, should I : 

(a) Apply to summer internships and include on my CV that I intend to do a masters in 2025

(b) Apply to off cycles and not mention anything about a masters. 

I know summers are less competitive than off cycles, but my worry is that I'm no longer eligible for summers as I have graduated and have no concrete proof that I will be doing a masters (other than my word) Thanks!

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