August 17th
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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
Barcelona are weighing up a move for Viktor Gyökeres, according to reports in Spain. The Catalan club want to add another striker to their ranks before the window closes but it’s very unlikely that Arsenal would sanction the sale of the Swedish international.
Jamie Vardy has been offered a contract by Sao Paolo, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 39-year-old remains without a club since leaving Cremonese and Vardy also has interest from English Championship outfits.
Juventus will pursue a move for Guglielmo Vicario after their failed to agree a deal for Emiliano Martinez. The Argentina number one will remain at Aston Villa and Tottenham stopper Vicario is the alternative.
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