17.07.2025 - 11:34 | source: Transfermarkt | Reading Time: 2 minsJuly 17thLatest transfer news: Man Utd and Chelsea swap deal as Liverpool lead Hugo Ekitiké race©IMAGOThe 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 storiesMarket Value A. Garnacho Attacking Midfield € 45.00 mManchester United and Chelsea could explore a potential swap deal involving Alejandro Garnacho and Nicolas Jackson. Garnacho has no future at Old Trafford under Ruben Amorim and Jackson's dropped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after the arrival of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.Liverpool have reportedly won the race to sign Hugo Ekitiké with Newcastle leaving talks, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Magpies have moved onto different targets after they had bids rejected from Eintracht Frankfurt. Liverpool's priority target was Alexander Isak but they've turned their attention to Ekitke with Newcastle unwilling to sell their prized asset.Market Value Vinicius Junior Left Winger € 170.00 mReal Madrid are reportedly willing to sell Vinicius Junior this summer as talks over a contract extension stall. The Brazilian international only has two years left to run on his contract and you can read in detail about the current situation here.
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