July 28th
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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
Arsenal defender William Saliba has told Sky Sports that he will “hopefully” sign a new deal with the North London club soon. His current deal is set to expire in 2027 and speculation has linked him with a move to Real Madrid in recent months.
Granit Xhaka reportedly arrived in England on Monday night ahead of his move to newly-promoted Sunderland. The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder is expected to complete a €20m return to the Premier League, having departed from Arsenal just a few years ago.
Newcastle’s hunt for a new goalkeeper has reportedly led to them opening talks with Southampton to sign Aaron Ramsdale. According to Fabrizio Romano, the former Arsenal goalkeeper has already agreed to make the move to St James’ Park but both clubs have yet to agree on a transfer fee.
