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.
Manchester City have jumped to the front of the queue to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer. Reports suggest the Premier League giant are looking to strike a deal with Lille that will see the 18-year-old spent the season loaned back to his current club, before later joining City in 2027. The Morocco international has a market value of €50 million, with Lille looking to get around €70 million.
Chelsea are in talks with Serie A outfit Como over the potential sale of Trevoh Chalobah. The 26-year-old defender, who is currently at the World Cup with England, has attracted interest from the Italian side. They have offered a package worth €27 million, but Chelsea want a deal starting at 35 million.
Brighton have launched their bid to sign Italy sensational Honest Ahanor from Atalanta. The centre-back, 18, is viewed as a long-term replacement for Jan Paul van Hecke, who joined Tottenham earlier month. Brighton have submitted an offer worth €34 million, but their Italian counterparts are likely to demand a much higher fee.
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