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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
Real Madrid played a major role in Como rejecting Tottenham's proposal for Nico Paz. The midfielder has excelled in Serie A under the tutelage of Cesc Fabregas but Madrid have a buy-back option that they are likely to activate next summer.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are also interested in Lucas Paquetá, according to the Daily Mail. Spurs are actively pursuing alternatives to Eberechi Eze after the England international joined Arsenal and Paqueta is a target. Aston Villa are also interested in the West Ham star.
Aston Villa have made an offer in the region of €30m for Marc Casadó, according to reports in Spain. The talented midfielder is down the pecking order at Barcelona but he is reportedly unwilling to leave his boyhood club.
