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August 5th
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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
Manchester United have submitted an €85 million package offer to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. United have offered an initial fee of €75m plus a further €10m in add ons with Old Trafford chiefs believing that the striker wants a move to Manchester. Yesterday, Newcastle United submitted an improved offer for Benjamin Sesko with a guaranteed fee of €80 million, plus add-ons and it's now down to RB Leipzig and the player.
Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado. The Spanish youth international made a major impression at the start of last season before picking up a serious injury. Barcelona are reportedly open to selling Casado this summer for a fee in excess of €30m with Tottenham keen.
Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on Brentford defender N athan Collins. Arne Slot has significantly strengthened the Reds' attacking options this summer but a new centre-back remains a priority. Collins has impressed at Brentford and it's understood that he's on Liverpool's radar.
