European Soccer: Transfer Window Preview for Top Clubs

The transfer window opens on June 15 for the Premier League , June 29 for the Italian Serie A , and on July 1 for the German Bundesliga , French Ligue 1 , Spanish LaLiga . But clubs have been busy planning their business for months. There were plenty of big moves last summer, so can we expect a repeat?

ESPN's reporters have everything you need to know about the top teams' hopes as they delve into deals that might be in the cards. Who will come in? Who will depart?

ARSENAL

Budget : Arsenal's ability to invest is bolstered by increased prize money from winning the Premier League and reaching the Champions League final. But sources have told ESPN the club are adapting their strategy to trade more players to aid ongoing compliance with financial regulations.

What does the team need? Viktor Gyökeres has done a reasonable job for Arsenal but the suspicion remains that another center forward would help take Arsenal's attacking output to another level. Similarly, another creative midfielder or winger would strengthen Mikel Arteta's options. A right back could be targeted if certain players leave and perhaps a central midfielder.

Who are the major targets? ESPN reported in January that the club were weighing up a move for Atlético Madrid 's Julián Álvarez . However, the Gunners are expected to face strong competition from Barcelona . They have been linked with Aston Villa 's Morgan Rogers and Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi . Arsenal have also been tracking Sandro Tonali at Newcastle and Bayern Munich 's Leon Goretzka as possible midfield options. Piero Hincapié could join permanently as his loan from Bayer Leverkusen has an optional permanent clause in it.

Who could be leaving? As described above, Arsenal's planning includes more outgoings and they would consider offers from clubs to sign Ben White , Gabriel Jesus and possibly Gabriel Martinelli . Speculation has persisted over Martin Ødegaard 's midfield role but last month the captain dismissed rumors suggesting he could depart. Myles Lewis-Skelly looked to be on his way out of the club but the teenager has been a revelation in midfield and his future is now unclear.

Any new contracts? Co-chair Josh Kroenke described keeping Arteta as an "utmost priority" and the Spaniard is expected to sign a new deal on improved terms. The 44-year-old has 12 months left on his current agreement. Conversations are expected with midfielder Declan Rice over a fresh contract. Arsenal gave forward Leandro Trossard a wage increase last summer but with no extension, so he now has one year remaining. -- James Olley

MANCHESTER CITY

Budget : It could be as much as £300 million depending on valuations of targets.

What does the team need? City got a head start on their transfer business by signing winger Antoine Semenyo and center back Marc Guéhi for a combined £80 million in January. They still need a midfielder to replace Bernardo Silva and there's also interest in right backs and right wingers. Links with Newcastle defender Tino Livramento have been knocked down by the club, but they could look at other options to provide competition for Matheus Nunes .

Who are the major targets? Elliot Anderson at Nottingham Forest is a key midfield target. There's already been contact between City bosses and Anderson's representatives, but Forest's valuation is proving problematic; Forest want a fee of around £120 million, while City see the 23-year-old's transfer in the £80 million-£90 million range. City have also been linked with Chelsea 's Enzo Fernández , although speculation about the Argentina international has been played down by the club. Though Fernandez, who has also been linked with Real Madrid , knows incoming City boss Enzo Maresca well after their time together at Stamford Bridge.

Who could be leaving? Nico González hasn't had many opportunities and is open to moving on. After scoring the winner in the FA Cup semifinal against Southampton, he wasn't even included in the squad for the final against Chelsea. Defender Rico Lewis had the chance to leave last summer and could look to move on after a frustrating season on the sidelines. Tottenham are expected to re-ignite their interest in winger Savinho . Backup goalkeeper James Trafford doesn't want another campaign sat on the bench behind Gianluigi Donnarumma , while defender Nathan Aké has interest from Italy , particularly Juventus and AC Milan .

Any new contracts? Phil Foden 's new deal is expected to be announced before the season begins. City are also keen to reach an agreement with key midfielder Rodri, who will enter the last year of his contract this summer and has seen interest from Real Madrid. -- Rob Dawson

MANCHESTER UNITED

Budget : Around £200 million, plus whatever they can raise through exits.

What does the team need? Central midfield is the priority. It's an area of the squad which needed attention anyway, but particularly now after Casemiro 's departure. United will sign at least one midfielder, but it could be as many as three if the budget allows. New permanent head coach Michael Carrick and the recruitment team are facing an issue in that, while the first XI needs strengthening, they also need more squad players to cope with the added demands of Champions League football next season. Enquiries have been made about left wingers, central defenders and left backs. Luke Shaw is Carrick's first-choice left back, but there are doubts about whether the 30-year-old will be able to handle three games a week next season. The same goes for 33-year-old Harry Maguire at center back.

Who are the major targets? United are making progress on a £35 million deal with Atalanta for Brazil midfielder Éderson . There's also interest in Mateus Fernandes at West Ham as he's likely to leave following the Hammers' relegation to the Championship. United remain in the hunt for Anderson at Nottingham Forest, although rivals City are ahead in the race to sign the England international, and the requested £120 million fee is also an issue. Sandro Tonali at Newcastle and Carlos Baleba at Brighton are two other options, though Newcastle might not be under as much pressure to negotiate for Tonali now that Anthony Gordon is on his way to Barcelona.

Who could be leaving? Casemiro, winger Jadon Sancho and left Tyrell Malacia are all leaving on free transfers which will significantly reduce the wage bill. United also want rid of Rashford, although his permanent move to Barcelona appears to be in doubt after Gordon's transfer. Barca have until June 15 to decide whether to trigger their €30 million permanent option. Backup goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is expected to return to Turkey and United are open to offers for midfielder Manuel Ugarte and forward Joshua Zirkzee . Goalkeeper Andre Onana , who spent last season on loan at Trabzonspor, has been told he is not part of Carrick's plans for next season.

Any new contracts? United want Bruno Fernandes to stay and that might result in a new contract, despite the Premier League Player of Season having a year left on his deal plus an option to take it until 2028. Also, 40-year-old backup goalkeeper Tom Heaton is in line for another one-year extension. -- Dawson

ASTON VILLA

Budget : Around £100 million, plus whatever they can raise through exits.

What does the team need? Depth. Villa's success in winning the UEFA Europa League highlighted the strength of Unai Emery's first-choice XI, but there is a lack of reliable quality beyond the starters, as highlighted by on-loan midfielder Harvey Elliott earning a place on the subs bench for the final against Freiburg despite Emery choosing not to use the Liverpool player since the early weeks of his season-long loan. Cover for both full backs and a reliable backup for striker Ollie Watkins are the key areas in need of reinforcement.

Who are the major targets? Newcastle forward Harvey Barnes is a prime target due to his ability to play across the front three and sources have told ESPN that a fee in the region of £40 million could see him move. Former Leicester player Barnes has family in the Midlands, so Villa are hoping to play on their geography to seal a deal. City goalkeeper Trafford is high on Villa's list and Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo is another target for Villa's forward positions, while Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is being pursued as a potential solution to the club's defensive needs.

Who could be leaving? Rogers is Villa's star player and the England international only signed a new six-year contract last November, but with Villa likely to need to offload a big player to help comply with financial regulations in the Premier League and also UEFA, the 23-year-old could leave Villa Park. Manchester United , Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City are all interested in the former Middlesbrough forward and a £100 million-plus offer could trigger a deal. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez and defender Tyrone Mings could also leave to help reduce the wage bill.

Any new contracts? Villa have just completed a lengthy process of renewals and extensions by rewarding Rogers, Martinez, John McGinn , Matty Cash and Lucas Digne with long-term deals. -- Mark Ogden

LIVERPOOL

Budget: Much was made of Liverpool's £450 million spending spree last summer but the club also recouped more than £200 million from outgoing transfers. Champions League qualification has always been integral to the club's ability to compete in the transfer market and their participation in the competition next season means they will have a healthy budget this summer, but the sacking of Arne Slot still leaves open the question over who will get to spend it.

What does the team need? Where do you start? Liverpool added plenty of star names to their squad last summer but form and fitness have so far prevented the likes of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak from shining at Anfield. The departure of Mohamed Salah means the Reds need to add at least one winger, while Hugo Ekitike 's Achilles injury further intensifies the need for more attacking reinforcements. Liverpool would also benefit from the addition of an experienced center back following the departure of Ibrahima Konaté on a free transfer.

Who are the major targets? Sources have told ESPN that signing an elite winger is high on the club's list of priorities this summer. RB Leipzig 's Yan Diomande is admired, although he is likely to be courted by a host of top clubs. Paris Saint-Germain 's Bradley Barcola has also been monitored, while it could make sense to move for a more experienced attacker, like West Ham United 's Jarrod Bowen , to complement any less established arrivals. Crystal Palace 's Adam Wharton is a player of interest, as is Inter Milan right back Denzel Dumfries , whose contract contains a €25 million release clause active in July.

Who could be leaving? The departures of Salah and Andy Robertson have already been confirmed by the club but more big names could soon follow them out of the exit door. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker , who is under contract until 2027, has been the subject of interest from Juventus while Inter Milan could reignite their January interest in midfielder Curtis Jones . Forward Federico Chiesa is likely return to Italy, with the future of defender Joe Gomez also up in the air.

Any new contracts? Konaté failed to agree new terms and will leave. Talks are ongoing with midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai but there has been less movement with Alexis Mac Allister . Both players are under contract until 2028. -- Beth Lindop

CHELSEA

Budget : Chelsea will have to be creative to spend at their previous levels, especially after missing out on European football altogether. Sources suggest the Blues are ready to modify their approach and sign more Premier League-ready talent and new manager Xabi Alonso will want to make his mark on the team.

What does the team need? Despite major investment, Chelsea's squad is still obviously short in multiple areas. Most pressingly, they need a center for

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