June 13th
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The special temporary transfer window for the Club World Cup has closed but it will re-open on June 16th. 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
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Victor Osimhen. It’s been claimed that the Anfield club are considering a move for the Napoli striker. Osimhen spent last season on loan at Galatasaray but he will be sold by Napoli this summer as he only has one year left on his contract. A move to Liverpool, however, remains incredibly unlikely.
Manchester United have reportedly joined the race to speak to Hugo Ekitiké, according to reports in Germany. The 22-year-old scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists for Frankfurt last season to earn interest from several European giants. Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been linked to Ekitike but man Utd have now reportedly joined the race.
Nico Williams has been granted permission to speak to Bayern Munich after the Bundesliga winners agreed to pay him release clause. It’s understood that Williams’ release clause is €58 million and Bayern want a new winger after Leroy Sane departed for Galatasaray.
