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The summer transfer window has officially opened and now that the World Cup has come and gone, clubs are working away on major deals. 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
Manchester City are moving up their timeline to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with lingering doubts over a deal for Chelsea star Enzo Fernández. The 18-year-old is keen to join the Premier League giants and City are prepared to pay around €100 million to sign the Moroccan this summer.
Arsenal have dismissed speculation linking them with a move for Victor Osimhen in the current transfer window. The Galatasaray striker, who has a market value of €75m, was linked with the Gunners this week. But the Premier League champions insist talks have not taken place, per multiple outlets.
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has emerged as a serious target for Al-Hilal. The 26-year-old was also linked with Arsenal and Man City, but the Saudi club are prepared to meet the Blues’ demands as they search for a replacement for Malcom, who is set to join Al Diriyah.
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