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The summer transfer window is now in its final few weeks 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
Napoli have opened talks with Manchester United for Rasmus Højlund. Antonio Conte wants a new striker after an injury to Romelu Lukaku and Hojlund is the Serie A champions' priority target. The Danish international was left out United's squad at the weekend and he's reportedly keen on the move.
According to reports in Brazil, Rodrygo is edging closer to leaving Real Madrid this summer. Liverpool and Manchester City have been heavily linked with the Brazilian winger and Xabi Alonso didn't use him in Madrid's LaLiga opener.
Eberechi Eze has rejected interest from Tottenham as he closes in on joining Arsenal. Spurs were in the driving seat for the Crystal Palace star before the Gunners revived their interest following Kai Havertz's injury.
