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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
Chelsea are expected to make a bid for Alejandro Garnacho in the coming days, according to the Telegraph. The Argentinian winger has no future at Manchester United and isn't part of their current squad on the US tour. Chelsea and Man Utd are some way apart on their valuations but Garnacho wants a move to Stamford Bridge.
Jose Mourinho wants to bring Brahim Diaz to Fenerbahce. The Moroccan attacker is out of favour at Real Madrid and barely featured at the Club World Cup under Xabi Alonso. Diaz played regularly under Carlo Ancelotti last season and he's expected to remain at Madrid, despite the interest from Fenerbahce.
Inter Milan have rejected the opportunity to sign Chelsea outcast Christopher Nkunku to focus their attention on signing Ademola Lookman. Nkunku has struggled to adjust to the demands of the Premier League since joining from RB Leipzig and he's expected to depart this summer.
