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Published February 23, 2026 • Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cd7084x7x8jo
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Real Madrid and Barcelona will try to tempt Rodri from Manchester City, Liverpool 's hopes of signing Zeki Celik are boosted, while Arsenal and Chelsea want Julian Alvarez.
Manchester City will face a fight to keep hold of Spain midfielder Rodri this summer, with both Real Madrid and Barcelona keen on the 29-year-old. (Bild - in German), external (https://sportbild.bild.de/fussball/internationaler-fussball/real-und-barca-wollen-city-star-guardiola-kaempft-um-rodri-6999ce6da11b146032890403)
Liverpool 's hopes of signing Roma defender Zeki Celik have been boosted after his agent dismissed the prospect of the 29-year-old Turkey international joining Juventus. (Mirror), external (https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/slot-liverpool-celik-roma-konate-36762391)
Arsenal and Chelsea are pushing Barcelona hard in the chase for Atletico Madrid's 26-year-old Argentina forward Julian Alvarez. (Teamtalk), external (https://www.teamtalk.com/arsenal/julian-alvarez-transfer-news-atletico-madrid-weekly-updates-deadline-sources)
Juventus have identified Tottenham 's 29-year-old Italy goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as a top target this summer, but will face competition from Inter Milan. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external (https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/22-02-2026/juve-in-estate-un-nuovo-portiere-vicario-in-pole-tutti-i-nomi.shtml)
Newcastle will only sell Germany striker Nick Woltemade this summer if the 24-year-old demands a move away from the club. (Football Insider), external (https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-this-is-the-only-way-newcastle-will-accept-nick-woltemade-offer/)
Arsenal are in front of Manchester City and Newcastle in the race to sign Sporting's 21-year-old Spanish defender Ivan Fresneda. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external (https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/arsenal-reactiva-interes-ivan-fresneda-20260222.html)
Fresneda's arrival could see 28-year-old England defender Ben White leave Arsenal. (Teamtalk), external (https://www.teamtalk.com/arsenal/gunners-overhaul-defence-spanish-ace-eyed-50m-star-heading-exit)
Manchester United and Arsenal are favourites to sign Eintracht Frankfurt's 22-year-old Germany defender Nathaniel Brown this summer. (Caughtoffside), external (https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/02/22/sources-man-united-arsenal-attacking-full-back/)
Chelsea could allow 26-year-old England defender Trevoh Chalobah to join Aston Villa this summer if the Blues can sign a replacement. (Football Insider), external (https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-chelsea-plan-to-accept-aston-villa-offer-on-one-condition/)