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), externalLiverpool'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. (Football Insider), externalArsenal are in front of Manchester City and Newcastle in the race to sign Sporting's 21-year-old Spanish defender Ivan Fresneda. (Caughtoffside), externalChelsea could allow 26-year-old England defender Trevoh Chalobah to join Aston Villa this summer if the Blues can sign a replacement.

Source: BBC February 23, 2026 00:16 UTC