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<p>June 26th</p>
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<p dir="ltr">The summer transfer window has officially opened, allowing clubs to bolster their squads with new signings. Major teams from across European football are strategizing for the upcoming season. Clubs are hard at work, identifying targets and managing their budgets effectively.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Managers will continuously evaluate their squads while sporting directors and recruitment teams scour the market for potential deals. A significant number of players will become available this summer, as clubs traditionally have more financial flexibility and fewer restrictions under financial fair play regulations. As the transfer rumors heat up, we’ve gathered some of the most notable current transfer stories.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Today's Top Transfer Stories</h2>
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<p>Liverpool has entered the race to acquire Viktor Gyökeres, according to reports from Portugal. The 27-year-old forward is eager to leave Sporting CP this summer, yet the Portuguese club has not received a formal offer. Manchester United and Arsenal have also been linked to him, but Liverpool is the latest club to be mentioned in discussions from Portugal.</p>
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<p>Al-Hilal has reportedly renewed their interest in Lionel Messi, as reported by Sport. The 38-year-old's contract with Inter Miami runs until December, and the MLS team is interested in extending his contract. However, it is said that Al-Hilal’s president, Fahd bin Nafel, is currently in the United States discussing a potential agreement with Messi's representatives.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Juventus remains keen on signing Nicolas Jackson this summer. Chelsea, however, is seeking around €60 million for his transfer and is open to keeping Jackson at Stamford Bridge for another season if a deal does not materialize.</p>
</div>Sam Murray Signs with Carlisle United
