July 29th
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The summer transfer window is officially open with clubs now able to add new signings to their squad. The biggest clubs in European football and clubs across the continent are already making plans for next season. 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 where 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.
Today’s biggest transfer stories
Everton are interested in signing England winger Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City but face competition from West Ham and Napoli for the 29-year-old.
According to reports in Italy, Manchester United have made a bid of €40m for Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand, but the Portuguese club want at least €50m for the Denmark international, who is also a target for Juventus.
Newcastle’s hunt for a new goalkeeper has reportedly led to them opening talks with Southampton to sign Aaron Ramsdale. According to Fabrizio Romano, the former Arsenal goalkeeper has already agreed to make the move to St James’ Park but both clubs have yet to agree on a transfer fee.