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Published February 18, 2026 • Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c89kyq9z9pqo
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Ivan Toney leaves the door open for a move back to the Premier League, Liverpool have no plans to sell Dominik Szoboszlai, but Nick Woltemade keen for a move back to the Bundesliga.
Al-Ahli's 29-year-old England striker Ivan Toney has left the door open for a move back to the Premier League. (Sky Sports), external (https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/31771/12476234/transfer-centre-live-football-transfer-news-updates-and-rumours?postid=11084021#liveblog-body)
Liverpool have no plans to sell Dominik Szoboszlai despite speculation linking the Hungary midfielder with Real Madrid, with talks progressing over a new contract for the 25-year-old. (Teamtalk), external (https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/dominik-szoboszlai-liverpool-real-madrid-transfer-news-contract-talks)
Germany striker Nick Woltemade is unhappy at Newcastle and the 24-year-old would welcome a move back to Stuttgart or Bayern Munich. (Bild - in German), external (https://sportbild.bild.de/fussball/fc-bayern-muenchen/kolumne-meine-bayern-wer-ein-guter-kane-nachfolger-waere-69932bd36e842744e5c57548)
Manchester United have no intention of lowering their £26m asking price for 28-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford, who is on loan at Barcelona. (Mail), external (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15567851/Man-United-Barcelona-Marcus-Rashford-transfer-fee.html)
Nicolas Jackson and Chelsea will evaluate their options in the summer with Bayern Munich not expected to trigger an obligation to buy the 24-year-old Senegal striker during his season-long loan in Germany. (Mail - subscription required), external (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15566453/Chelsea-Nicolas-Jackson-future-Bayern-Munich.html)
Sunderland will try to sign a new striker this summer to replace 25-year-old French forward Wilson Isidor, who wants to leave the club. (Football Insider), external (https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-sunderland-accelerate-new-striker-signing-regis-le-bris-plan-revealed/)
Atletico Madrid want Argentina striker Julian Alvarez to sign a new contract but the 26-year-old's preferred destination is Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish), external (https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/atletico-de-madrid/atletico-mueve-ficha-julian-alvarez-126921014)
Tottenham, Crystal Palace and West Ham are among the clubs keen on signing Real Madrid's 32-year-old Germany defender Antonio Rudiger this summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external (https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/3-clubes-quieren-fichar-antonio-rudiger-verano-20260217.html)
Nottingham Forest 's 23-year-old Brazil defender Murillo has emerged as a key target for Chelsea but the Reds' asking price is around £70m. (Caught Offside), external (https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/02/17/sources-chelsea-extensive-groundwork-brazilian/)
Everton are set to reject any approach for 27-year-old English midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this summer amid interest from Tottenham. (Football Insider), external (https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-evertons-kiernan-dewsbury-hall-transfer-plan-revealed-after-tottenham-twist/)
Former England forward Jesse Lingard, 33, is on the verge of joining Brazilian side Remo after leaving FC Seoul in January. (Sun), external (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/38254921/jesse-lingard-manchester-united-transfer-seoul-remo-brazil/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1771365211)