June 25th 

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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 

Neymar is set to stay at Santos and sign a contract until the end of 2025. The Brazilian’s return to his boyhood club has been severely disrupted by injury but he’s decided to remain at Santos, despite links to other clubs. 

Barcelona are considering a loan move for Marcus Rashford, according to the Guardian. It’s no secret that Rashford is determined to move to the Spanish giants this summer and Barca are weighing up a move for the attacker with his Manchester United career realistically over. 

Nottingham Forest have rejected a bid around €53 million for Anthony Elanga from Newcastle United. Forest are under no pressure to sell but Newcastle are expected to return with an improved big for the former Manchester United winger.