August 15th
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The summer transfer window is now in its final month and many sides are still on the hunt for new signings. The biggest clubs in European football and clubs across the continent are still midway through their 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
Alejandro Garnacho is nearing a move to Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Argentina international has no future at Manchester United with the Old Trafford club locked in talks with Chelsea over a fee.
Galatasaray are awaiting Manchester City's response on their offer for Ederson. According to reports, Ederson is happy to join the Super Lig side on a contract under 2028 but Man City are still weighing up their goalkeeping situation amid interest in Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Besiktas have joined the race to sign Leon Bailey from Aston Villa. The Jamaican winger will be allowed to leave Villa this summer with Roma are also interested but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to take him to Besitkas.