July 4th 

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The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs, planning will already be complete and they will have identified which players they want to sign, and which players they want to sell.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories – you can access the full rumour mill below.

Today’s biggest transfer stories

Manchester United are keen on signing Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni this summer after missing out on Mateus Fernandes. However, Madrid are reluctant to sell Tchouaméni as Jose Mourinho sees him as an important part of his team next season. Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, 22, remains high on their shortlist if they cannot sign the France international.

Liverpool are reportedly considering a summer departure for Virgil van Dijk after the World Cup. The 34-year-old renewed his contract last year, which expires in June 2027, but there are thought to be some regret over extending his contract. Van Dijk, 34, has been linked with Saudi Arabian clubs in the past.

Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard is on the verge of completing a permanent move to Beşiktaş, per reports in Turkey. The 31-year-old is close to agreeing personal terms with the Super Lig outfit, with a deal worth €20 million advancing to the final stages.