July 8th 

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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 

Napoli have rejected a bid of €60million from Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international spent last season on-loan at the Turkish giants as they won the Super Lig. Galatasaray want to bring him back to the Super Lig but Napoli want his €75m release clause met. 

Newcastle United have reportedly agreed a fee in excess of €60m for Anthony Elanga. It represents a substantial profit for Forest, who paid Manchester United just €16m to sign the winger two summers ago. 

Real Madrid will rebuff any interest in Gonzalo Garcia this summer. The striker has impressed at the Club World Cup, despite making his five starts in LaLiga for the Spanish giants. Chelsea were reportedly interest but Xabi Alonso wants him to remain in Madrid.