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August 28th
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The summer transfer window is now in its final two weeks and many sides are still on the hunt for new signings. The biggest clubs in European football and clubs across the continent are still midway through their 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
Chelsea and Manchester United are nearing an agreement over an initial €40 million fee for Alejandro Garnacho. The Argentinian winger has wanted to move to Stamford Bridge all summer and the deal is edging closer.
Xavi Simons is reportedly in London for talks with Tottenham. Chelsea had been favourites to sign the RB Leipzig star but Spurs are now in pole position. It's understood that Leipzig want around €70m for the Dutch international.
Jamie Vardy is advanced talks with Cremonese over a move to Italy. The Leicester City star has been linked with several clubs since departing the Foxes but it looks like Serie A will be his destination
