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The transfer window for the English Premier League and French Ligue 1 is open, but the rest of Europe will open on July 1.

You can find everything you need to know about the top teams' hopes and deals that might be on the cards at the website of the sports network. Who will join us? Who are you going to leave?

It's a good idea to jump to the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Sevilla.

Premier League

Manchester City.

What's the budget? Man City can afford anyone but will walk away from deals if the fee is not right.

The team needs something. With the signing of Erling Haaland, the City boss could still use a left-back and aMidfielder. There are still gaps in the squad even if the major void up front has now been filled by Haaland, because Benjamin Mendy remains suspended and Fernandinho left at the end of his contract. The club's top target this summer was signed and sealed very early. Between now and the beginning of the season, anything else will be a bonus.

The major targets are not known. There are two players that City would like to sign before the deadline. The two key players for their current clubs won't be allowed to move cheaply, despite the fact that they want to move to the City. The director of football has shown time and time again he won't overpay on transfer fees and both deals will come down to what they are worth to their clubs. Without competition at left-back and in the middle of the field, he can win the title.

Someone could be leaving. Gabriel Jesus told the club that he would like to play more regularly. Although they are at the front of the queue, they have shown an interest. The expectation is that he will leave, despite the fact that City want to recover more than £50 million. Jesus has one year left on his contract and his future is not certain. According to sources, if they come up with an offer over $60m, the England player could leave.

Is there a new contract? Even though Rodri has two years left on his contract, City have done a good job of getting key players to sign long contracts. A new long-term contract would be a good reward for him.

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There is a city called LIVERPOOL.

Incoming transfer funds are included in the budget. Business is done for the summer.

The team needs something. In order to make up for the loss of Sadio Mane, who is bound for a German club in a £30 million transfer, the club has signed a player from Portugal. The transfer business appears to have been wrapped up quickly and with the minimum of fuss, with the exception of the addition of Calvin Ramsay. If the right target is available, a newMidfielder could be moved. There is no expectation that a £100 million deal for the England player can be done in the summer.

The major targets are not known. The addition of Luis Diaz in January made the attacking areas of the club well set. This summer, the 18-year-old Bellingham won't be moving to Anfield.

Someone could be leaving. At the end of their contracts, Origi, Woodburn, Ojo, and Karius have been let go. Wales full-back Neco Williams will be allowed to leave on a season long loan if the right offer is made.

Is there a new contract? The contracts of Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah are coming to an end. Firmino will be allowed to leave as a free agent next summer if he doesn't sign a new contract, but efforts will be made to convince him to stay. The priority contract to be resolved is the one that the Egypt international is unwilling to commit to.

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There is a football club called CHELSEA.

The budget was £100 million. The club's new owners don't know what to do, but they will support their coach.

The team needs something. Some important issues need to be addressed by the club. There is a need for a new centre-back and a new left-back due to doubts over Marcos Alonso's future and the need for competition for Ben. With Romelu Lukaku close to a loan move back to Inter Milan, the focus will shift to attacking reinforcements in the hope that the central area can wait until next year.

The major targets are not known. Barcelona are competing with Sevilla for the services of Jules Kounde, who is the top target to fill the gaps. Paris Saint-Germain's Presnel Kimpembe is one of the players who have been linked with a move to London. Wolves full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri is a target at left-back. West Ham's determination to keep Rice makes it unlikely. Whether or not to replace Romelu Lukaku or put their faith in the young Albania forward, will depend on the future of the player, who enjoyed a successful loan spell at Saints last season. According to sources, Man City are looking to sign a major target up front, but he could cost as much as $60m, while Gabriel Slonina is also a subject of interest.

Someone could be leaving. Four other people have been released as free agents. Just a year after returning to the club, he is likely to return to Inter. Alonso is expected to leave, with interest from LaLiga, while Azpilicueta may also move on, despite a one-year contract extension being triggered at the end of last season The future of the U.S. forward is uncertain because he can't get a regular starting spot. If they get decent offers, the three of them could all leave.

Is there a new contract? The takeover of the club by a group led by Todd Boehly has delayed all new contract talks at the club. N'Golo Kante and Jorginho are both in the final year of their deals, so new deals for Mason Mount, Reece James and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy are likely to be the priority.

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Gab and Juls talk about Yves Bissouma's rumored move to Spurs.

TottenHAM.

The majority of the cash injection from Enic has been used to make transfers. There could be more money from player departures.

The team needs something. Antonio Conte wants to go to the top this summer. He thinks that Spurs need at least six new signings to become a title contender.

The major targets are not known. Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster, as well as Seagulls' Yves Bissouma, were all on free transfers. The club would like to sign Bastoni from Inter Milan, but an agreement is hard to come by. The two clubs remain apart in their valuations of the 21-year-old. Spurs have been linked with a move for Richarlison but the club have played down suggestions they are close to completing a deal There is a chance that a deal for Lautaro is worth around $90m.

Someone could be leaving. A number of other players have been told they can find a new club if they choose to do so.

Is there a new contract? In the summer of 2015, Harry Kane tried to leave Spurs, but they are more confident of keeping him than ever. It's unclear if the 28-year-old is willing to consider a new deal as Spurs would like to extend his contract further.

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A football player.

The budget is hard to say, but it is certain that the missed out on the playoffs will have an impact on the team. Money from player departures will be reinvested in the squad.

The team needs something. There are numbers With no European football last season, the club streamlined their squad and will try to get into the top four in the upcoming season. After allowing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to join Barcelona for free in February, they need at least one strikers. Manager Mikel Arteta is looking for a forward who can play through the middle and another who can play out wide. He would like a central player, a full-back and a centre-back.

The major targets are not known. A five-year contract has been signed by the Porto player. The £50 million valuation of Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus has been a stumbling block, but there have been more positive noises recently that an agreement could be reached. At least one meeting was held with Dybala's representatives, but they haven't pursued a deal yet. The third forward they have considered is Dominic Calvert-LeWIN. Arteta has a long-standing interest in Youri Tielemans, but it is not certain if his arrival will end their desire to strengthen in that area. They want to strengthen the centre-back position and provide cover for the left-back with the help of LisandroMartinez, who is a versatile player.

Someone could be leaving. They don't see their futures at the club. He wanted to see out the last year of his contract, but is getting interest from another club. Leno is open to a move after falling behind Ramsdale in the starting lineup. If a new club can be found, the Gunners are interested in selling NicolasPepe, who has attracted interest from a number of clubs. fringe players who could leave

Is there a new contract? Eddie Nketiah has a new five year contract. With talks expected over the summer, the club is hoping to get a new deal for the star player.

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Manchester United.

What's the budget? A net spend of between £100m and £150m is what United are aiming for.

The team needs something. It doesn't need anything. You can argue that every position needs to be strengthened, but United have prioritised signing a centralMidfielder, followed by a versatile forward and possibly a defender. The new manager is short of quality in the middle of the field after the departures of Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata. It's important that United gets a new arrival.

The major targets are not known. Frenkie de Jong is the top target to fill the void in the middle of the field. According to sources, there is still confidence in England and Spain that a deal can be reached, despite reservations about leaving Barcelona. Barcelona want to recover funds so they can solve some of their financial problems. In the absence of real interest from another of Europe's top sides, it's likely that De Jong will end up at Old United one day. With United looking for a more flexible forward who can play in a variety of positions rather than an out-and-out goal scorer, they are interested in Antony.

Someone could be leaving. There are questions over a lot of players. Eric Bailly, Anthony Martial, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Alex Telles are all set to start preseason training with United, but whether they are still at the club by the end of the transfer window depends on how much encouragement they get from Ten Hag. There is a deal that is close to being done.

Is there a new contract? After a disappointing season, United would like to keep MarcusRashford. The club would like to begin serious talks soon since he has a year left on his contract, but there is no immediate rush. There is an option to extend his contract by a year.

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Elsewhere in Europe

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Aurelien Tchouameni wanted to move to Real Madrid over other European clubs in order to get his transfer over the line.

REAL MADRID

Kylian Mbappe's U-turn to stay at Paris Saint-Germain left the funds that had been allocated to his hefty signing-on fee and superstar wages available to be spent elsewhere.

The team needs something. The squad is well balanced. The signing of Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco gives the team a top-level alternative to Casemiro in defensive midfield, while the signing of centre-back Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer from Chelsea strengthens the defence. There is room for a forward addition if the right opportunity arises.

The major targets are not known. President Florentino Perez stated this month that there was no more room in the squad for now, with any incomings depending on which players leave during July and August. Borja Mayoral is currently on a two-year loan at Roma and the club are looking to add a young forward. The backup for Dani Carvajal at right-back will be Alvaro Odriozola. The club has made an initial bid to sign the Chicago Fire and U.S. U20 goalkeeper Slonina.

Someone could be leaving. Marco Asensio's contract expires next year and a decision needs to be made on whether or not to keep him. Earlier this year, Asensio switched agents, and he is now represented by a different agent. He can either sign a new deal, run down his contract or move in this window. Ceballos needs to decide if he wants to play regular football in order to get into the Spain squad. It has been the case for a while that the club would like to move on Luka and Mariano. Second-choice keeper Andriy Lunin might want to get more minutes, even though he barely featured last season, while Jesus Vallejo has slipped even further down the pecking order with the arrival of Rudiger.

Is there a new contract? After one of his best seasons at the age of 36, Luka Modric has signed on for one more year. A new contract and wage increase for star winger Vinicius Junior is imminent, with only the length of the deal preferred by the player's camp.

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There is a team called Barcelona.

It's a hard one. Barcelona are only allowed to spend 25% of anything they make in transfers or save in wages if the saving is worth at least 5% of their total squad costs. Players have to leave before anyone can come in. The sale of merchandising and television rights could change that.

The team needs something. There are a lot of areas on the Barcelona side that need to be upgraded. The coach wants to strengthen the defence, add width and sign a strikers.

The major targets are not known. There are two free transfers, one from AC Milan and the other from CHELSEA. Ousmane Dembele's decision to stay or leave at the end of his contract will affect the options on the wing for Barcelona. There are talks to sign Azpilicueta and Alonso, as well. In a world where money is available, Barcelona could potentially move for Sevilla defender Kounde and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva.

Someone could be leaving. Several players have already been told that they aren't part of Xavi's plans. Some of them are willing to stay. Most of the squad will be listened to when it comes to offers, but especially in the case of Memphis Depay and De Jong. Dembele's contract is due to end on June 30. The offer from Barcelona is still on the table, but he will leave.

Is there a new contract? A new deal is about to be signed. After an amazing first season in senior football, the 17-year-old has quickly outgrew his current terms, worth around $100,000 annually. The contracts of Ansu Fati, Pedri and Ronald Araujo have been renewed.

Atleti Madrid.

As a result of securing a 10th consecutive season of European football, the budget of Atleti has been safeguarded and they have enough money to spend where they please.

The team needs something. There is no need for major surgery this summer because last season's squad was recognised as being one of the strongest in the club's history. The right-back position is the most important position to strengthen because of the lack of replacements for Trippier. It remains to be seen if a replacement for Luis Suarez will join the attack or if the club will bring in aMidfielder to cover the departure of Hector Herrera.

The major targets are not known. The well-travelled Axel Witsel is available on a free transfer after leaving the German club. A one-year deal is being looked at by the club as a possibility for Witsel. No one has emerged as a leading candidate at right-back. It would be great if a player could also fill in at center-back.

Someone could be leaving. The uncertainty over Morata's future is making it difficult for the club to plan. The Spain forward is returning after a two-year loan at the Italian club with the club unwilling or unable to pay the 35m clause in his contract. By the end of the transfer window, there is no guarantee that Morata will still be a member of Atleti. If that situation is solved, they can look at alternatives. There is a decision to be made on the future of Saul Niguez, who disappointed on loan at Chelsea last season, as well as on the future ofAntoine Griezmann, who is determined to stay and make a success of his second spell at the club.

Is there a new contract? Jan Oblak and Thomas Lemar are out of contract in June. New deals for both would be in the works. If Lemar doesn't accept the club's renewal offer, they might have to let him go now rather than lose him for free.

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There is a bayern munICH.

The budget was 80 million. They have fortified their budget for the summer because they are well-stocked with cash. They will be flush with 40m if Robert leaves.

The team needs something. Key deals have been secured by the team. There could be more reinforcements in the middle of the field, as well as another strikers, if he leaves before his contract ends. The squad depth looks good after the signings of Ryan Gravenberch and Noussair Mazraoui. The 41m acquisition of Sadio Mane could see him replace Robert Lewandowski, but don't rule out another strikers coming in.

The major targets are not known. Konrad Laimer is a player that is being watched by the club. They have been impressed with Laimer's aggression and energy as a box-to-boxMidfielder. With Benjamin Pavard set to move into a centre-back role, it's not likely that the club will look for another defender before the market closes.

Someone could be leaving. Everyone knows the name of one man. Should the club receive a 40m transfer offer, they will not stand in the way of the Poland forward leaving. The hope is that Gravenberch can step up and fill the void left by Roca, who never really settled at the German club. Serge Gnabry has been linked with an exit due to his contract negotiations hitting issues.

Is there a new contract? In May, two key veterans in Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer signed deals, but it hasn't been made clear if they also signed a deal with another player. According to reports, the live-wire attacker has turned down several offers from the club as he seeks a better deal. The expectation is that he will eventually sign an extension, but until he expects a lot of rumors about his future, he won't.

There is a Russian word for "Borussia".

The 60m exit of Haaland appeased the financial heads at the club but there will still be money for some smart deals. It could be between 40m and 70m.

The team needs something. Major departures tend to dictate what the windows look like. When Haaland's 60m release clause became active, they were prepared for that loss and almost immediately paid 38m to sign Adeyemi. The priority is still a centre-forward. Marco Rose was replaced as manager by Edin Terzic and Sebastian Kehl took over as sporting director from Michael Zorc. A lot has been done with the arrivals of Adeyemi, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Ozcan, and Meyer.

The major targets are not known. Sebastian Haller is fresh off an outstanding season in which he scored 34 goals in 42 games, and he will be moving to Dortmund in order to replace Haaland's goals. The Hoffenheim defender is a key target for a number of clubs. Kehl might have to pay close to 40m for a player who can play both left-back and left-middling. Both Kalajdzic and Borna Sosa have been linked with other people.

Someone could be leaving. With Haaland already gone, there's no pressure to let any other stars leave. They will have to deal with that during the summer. It will be a case of moving on deadwood if Kehl is to re-energise the club. All but Emre Can have left on free transfers. There could be ways for attackers to get out.

Is there a new contract? Talks are going on with both Bellingham and Dahoud.

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It's a shame that Kylian Mbappe didn't leave Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid.

The name of the club is Paris Saint-Germain.

A lot of the club's budget was spent on the new contract for Kylian Mbappe, giving him a salary of 57m net per season, plus various bonuses potentially worth 100m over the three years of the deal. It's possible that up to 120m is left for new arrivals. The club plans to make more money from letting players leave.

The team needs something. Luis Campos is a new sporting advisor. A new manager is the most important thing. It is expected that Mauricio Pochettino will be fired this week, but negotiations are still going on with Nice for his replacement.

The major targets are not known. The summer's first signing is expected to be FC Porto's 22-year-old Riviinha. The Inter Milan centre-back is on the list. Sanches is a target because he is a big fan of scamacca. There was a first offer that was not accepted.

Someone could be leaving. There are a lot of people on this list. Not all of them will leave. There is someone else. According to sources, the Brazilian wants to stay at Paris Saint-Germain. Angel Di Maria will leave at the end of his contract.

Is there a new contract? The only new contract the club were willing to give was toMbappe. Marquinhos is the closest to getting an extension at the moment, while Kimpembe is getting impatient. Talented 18-year-old attacking midfielder Ismael Gharbi has signed his first professional contract and should be the next one.

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AC Milan is in Italy.

Milan will want to stand still now that they have won the title. They could have around 75m to spend with Redbird.

The team needs something. The attacking areas could do with some bolstering given the eight-month injury to Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The right-sided issue needs to be solved. Yacine Adli is going to get a chance with the first team after returning from a loan at Bordeaux. Milan have some minor changes to make, but they will need to replace Kessie, who is bound for Barcelona.

The major targets are not known. A free transfer for Origi is close to being completed and Sanches is close to arriving. There is a lot of competition for the signature of the French club's defender, who has been linked with a move to Milan. Club Brugge pair Noa Lang and Charles De Ketelaere have been linked as the club looks to reinforce attacking areas with some flair. Real Madrid's Asensio has been linked to many things.

Someone could be leaving. Junior Messias andAlexis Saelemaekers could be allowed to leave if the team is able to sign a new player. It's possible that Samu Castillejo will return to Spain. As well as those, other people will be going towards the exit door. Despite speculation, one player who won't be leaving is forward Rafael Leao, who emerged into a top talent this season. Links to Real Madrid won't go away, but it looks like the Portuguese will be staying in Milan unless a club offers a transfer fee of 120 million.

Is there a new contract? Not on the field. Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara are crucial to Milan's future. The first job of the new owners was to make sure that those two were still in place. Milan can look forward to a bright future.

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Dybala should be signed by Inter Milan on a free transfer, according to Laurens.

Inter Milan.

Whatever they can get from moving players is included in the budget. The club is in financial trouble, but they want to avoid the loss of a big star. Should they want to improve the squad depth, it will be inevitable.

The team needs something. Milan beat Inter on the last day of the season to win the title. The club came away with a trophy for the first time in 11 years, and also won the domestic Super Cup, after raising 175m from the exits of Hakimi and Romelu Lukaku. The squad is thin, with plenty of players out on loan, but more attack minded players will be key as they look to keep playing free-flowing football.

The major targets are not known. Signing Dybala on a free transfer is one of the things Inter are focused on. Both players are interested in joining the club, but the wage structure of Inter makes it difficult. It will all depend on clearing wages and possibly one major exit. Other than those two, there are other possibilities. If Inter moves on either Bastoni or Skriniar, Torino's Bremer and Fiorentina's Milenkovic could be defensive incomings.

Someone could be leaving. The idea is to get a lot of older high earner off the wage bill and then let them go. It could be difficult to make decisions over Lauturo, Bastoni and Skriniar. Major holes in the squad would be left if they got a large transfer fee. Inter's high interest payments and the need to build a new squad make balancing the books a priority.

Is there a new contract? There is a push to get Skriniar on a new contract by the end of the decade. He could commit his future to Inter if he stays. According to David Cartlidge, Coach Inzaghi is going to sign a new deal in June.

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His name is Juventus.

The budget was 80 million. Despite the departures of Giorgio Chiellini and Dybala, the club's wage bill has been reduced. With a major turnover of the squad required, it may be necessary for the Bianconeri to go big in the market to compete for the title again.

The team needs something. A large amount. There are departures in key areas and a general squad revamping happening. Reinforcements are needed for centre-back, left-back and the like. There will be a need to sign a backup for 70m. Another trophy-less season won't be accepted and it adds extra pressure on the restoration job being done this summer.

The major targets are not known. There are some more interesting names being linked, such as Cagliari's Nicolo Zaniolo. There is talk the former is holding out for a contract offer from Barcelona in order to get a free transfer. The cover for Vlahovic has been mentioned as the ex-Stoke forward.

Someone could be leaving. There's a lot. Another team is going to undergo major surgery this summer with many changes afoot. Chiellini, Bernardeschi and Dybala will leave at the end of their contracts, while Morata will return to Atlante after two years. Only Juan Cuadrado and Moise Kean are safe, with the futures of other players up in the air.

Is there a new contract? If there is a revolution in Turin, De Sciglio will be a part of it. The young defender Matthijs de Ligt has been linked with a move, but he wants to stay with the club.