Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Antoine Griezmann in talks over shock MLS move

Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezman is in advanced talks with MLS side Orlando City, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7066506/2026/02/23/antoine-griezmann-transfer-orlando-city/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.&nbsp;The French star has long been linked with a move to the United States, with Orlando hoping to sign him during MLS’s primary window, which runs through March 26.

Griezmann in 'advanced talks' with Orlando City

Manchester City are, according to <a href="https://mediafoot.net/manchester-city-saute-le-pas-et-prepare-75-me-pour-une-star/" target="_blank">Media Foot</a>, readying a £65 million ($88m) bid for Newcastle defender Tino Livramento.The England international can operate in full-back berths on both flanks, making him a useful addition to Pep Guardiola's ranks at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City preparing £65m bid for Livramento

Liverpool are preparing an £83 million ($112m) bid for Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/liverpool-encuentra-sustituto-salah-fichaje-95m-20260221.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The England international grew up as a Reds supporter and will be targeted by those at Anfield if Mohamed Salah leaves Merseyside in the summer transfer window.

Liverpool plotting £83m bid for Gordon

Marcus Rashford's agents have been spotted in Barcelona for a meeting with sporting director Deco, per <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/cumbre-deco-agentes-rashford-barcelona-127171647" target="_blank">Diario Sport</a>.The Catalans want to keep hold of the England star and are trying to lower the €30 million purchase option in his loan agreement but United aren't budging for now.

Rashford meeting in Barcelona

Serie A giants Inter are said to be keeping an eye on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Nerazzurri are keen to strengthen their defence at the end of the season and are monitoring developments at Anfield, according to <a href="https://www.linterista.it/primo-piano/konate-tiene-banco-non-ha-ancora-rinnovato-e-l-inter-vuole-approfittarne-186376" target="_blank">L'Interista</a>.

 Konate linked with Inter move

Barcelona are interested in signing Chivas goal machine Armando Gonzalez and have been in touch with his representatives, according to ESPN.Gonzalez has caught the eye with 17 goals in 24 matches in Liga MX and has also attracted interest from Celtic, West Ham and CSKA Moscow.

Barcelona keen on Mexican sensation

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is being tipped to head to Major League Soccer after he leaves Old Trafford in the summer.The Brazil international is keen on heading to the United States, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/02/23/casemiro-eyes-us-move-when-manchester-united-career-ends/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>, and has recently been spotting holidaying in Miami.

Casemiro tipped for MLS move

Barcelona have announced the signing of Norwich youngster Ajay Tavares. The teenager will join up with the team's Under-19 side (Juvenil A) after completing his move.&nbsp;<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🤝 Acord per a la incorporació del jugador 𝗔𝗷𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 al Juvenil A del Barça procedent del Norwich City 🆕 Acuerdo para la incorporación de Ajay Tavares al Barça. El jugador procede del Norwich City<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBMasia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBMasia</a> 💙❤️ <a href="https://t.co/bW9cesdD9I">pic.twitter.com/bW9cesdD9I</a>— FC Barcelona - Masia (@FCBmasia) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBmasia/status/2025994747165262135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona complete Tavares deal

Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson but are also keen on one of his team-mates.The Red Devils have been impressed by Ibrahim Sangare and view him as a potential replacement for Casemiro, according to <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/man-united-eyeing-move-ibrahim-sangare-elliot-anderson-nottingham-forest/" target="_blank">GiveMeSport</a>.

Man Utd want Sangare to replace Casemiro

Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Tottenham defender Micky van der Ven after contract talks with Spurs were put on hold, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/micky-van-de-ven-spurs-contract-talks-exit-real-madrid-transfer" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>.The north Londoners have shelved talks over a new deal due to the club's current battle against relegation, and Los Blancos are monitoring developments ahead of a potential summer move.

Real Madrid keeping tabs on Van der Ven

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior wants to keep Liam Delap at the club despite interest from Everton.Rosenior will only sanction a sale if reinforcements are brought in as he wants three top-class strikers in his squad, per <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-liam-roseniors-stance-on-liam-delap-exit-amid-everton-transfer-update/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.

Rosenior wants Delap to stay

Manchester United's hopes of prising Federico Dimarco away from Inter have, according to <a href="https://www.linterista.it/primo-piano/il-manchester-united-su-dimarco-l-inter-non-e-preoccupata-decisione-gia-presa-185903" target="_blank">L’Interista</a>, been dashed after just one phone call.The Red Devils were supposedly willing to pay €50 million (£44m/$59m) for the Italy international left-back, but have seen it made abundantly clear that the 28-year-old is not for sale.

Man Utd's Dimarco dream dashed

Chelsea are ready to raid Premier League rivals Sunderland for highly-rated goalkeeper Robin Roefs, claims <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ReluctantNicko" target="_blank">Alan Nixon</a>.The Black Cats are supposedly willing to listen to offers if their £50 million ($68m) valuation is met.

Chelsea to raid rivals for £50m goalkeeper

Liverpool may decide to cash in on Dutch winger Cody Gakpo this summer, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-liverpool-plan-to-accept-cody-gakpo-offer-replacement-lined-up/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Reds are open to bringing in another left-sided forward, amid links to Newcastle star Anthony Gordon, which would pave the way for a Netherlands international to leave Anfield.

Will Liverpool sanction Gakpo sale?

Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Everton have all been linked with Wolves starlet Mateus Mane.<a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-united/mateus-mane-wolves-manchester-united-transfer-news-paris-saint-germain" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a> claims that the teenage forward is also registering on recruitment radars at Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.

Premier League giants face a fight for Mane

Arsenal could sanction the sale of Ben White this summer, reports <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/arsenal/gunners-overhaul-defence-spanish-ace-eyed-50m-star-heading-exit" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>.The versatile defender has not seen as much game time as he would like in 2025-26 and could be offloaded as Mikel Arteta brings in further cover at full-back.

White to leave Arsenal?

Ex-USMNT and MLS star Tab Ramos has told GOAL that a stunning transfer which unites Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi at Inter Miami could happen, but has explained why said switch could become a “mess”. A remarkable switch to the United States for Portuguese icon CR7 has been mooted on the back of strike action that he recently took in the Saudi Pro League.Read the full exclusive story <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-mls-ex-usmnt-star-explains-why-inter-miami-could-happen-cause-mess/blt024d307e460e6392" target="_blank">here</a>.

Why Ronaldo x Messi in MLS could be a 'mess'

Nick Woltemade has seen a shock switch away from Newcastle speculated on, less than 12 months after completing a big-money transfer to St James' Park.<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-this-is-the-only-way-newcastle-will-accept-nick-woltemade-offer/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> claims that the Germany international striker will only be offloaded by the Magpies if he askes for a move.

Revealed: How Woltemade could leave Newcastle

Juventus still consider Tottenham star Guglielmo Vicario to be their top goalkeeper target for the summer window.<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/22-02-2026/juve-in-estate-un-nuovo-portiere-vicario-in-pole-tutti-i-nomi.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports that the Bianconeri will face competition for the 29-year-old shot-stopper from Serie A rivals Inter.

Vicario remains a top target for Juve

Arsenal and Chelsea are refusing to give up on their respective pursuits of Julian Alvarez, claims <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/arsenal/julian-alvarez-transfer-news-atletico-madrid-weekly-updates-deadline-sources" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>.The World Cup-winning Argentine is said to favour a move to Barcelona, as a move away from Atletico Madrid is mooted, but the ex-Manchester City striker could still end up back in England.

Arsenal & Chelsea continue with pushes for Alvarez

Liverpool's pursuit of Roma defender Zeki Celik has received a boost, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/slot-liverpool-celik-roma-konate-36762391" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>, with the Reds in the market for reinforcements at the back.Celik's agent has left the door open to Premier League giants after distancing his client from links to Juventus.

Hope for Liverpool in race for Celik

Manchester City face a fight to keep Rodri on their books, with <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/fussball/internationaler-fussball/real-und-barca-wollen-city-star-guardiola-kaempft-um-rodri-6999ce6da11b146032890403" target="_blank">Bild</a> reporting that Clasico rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid are both keen on the Spain international.The 29-year-old Ballon d'Or winner could head back to his homeland this summer if a suitable offer is tabled.

Clasico rivals keen on City star Rodri

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Excl. - Scheduled and Expected a meeting in March between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a> and Dusan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vlahovic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vlahovic</a>’s agent. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juve</a> are planning to make an attempt to try to extend the contract, which expires in June. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/2025778815998316854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Premier League suitors could miss out on Vlahovic

Tottenham and Aston Villa are both interested in signing Lyon star Pavel Sulc, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15580193/Tottenham-Aston-Villa-Premier-League-monitoring-43m-rated-Ligue-1-star.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The attacking midfielder has hit 13 goals in 30 appearances for the Ligue 1 giants since his summer switch from Viktoria Plzen. The Premier League sides are set to face stiff competition from Atletico Madrid for the 25-year-old, who is currently valued at around £43 million ($58m).

Spurs & Villa set sights on Lyon star

PSG, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Dortmund are all interested in Wolves' Matheus Mane, per <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-united/mateus-mane-wolves-manchester-united-transfer-news-paris-saint-germain" target="_blank">TeamTalk</a>. A clutch of Premier League clubs, including Manchester City, Manchester United, and Liverpool have also been monitoring his progress.&nbsp;

European giants eye Wolves man

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are both interested in signing ex-Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez from Al-Hilal, per <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/transfer-talk/79/index" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.

Spurs and Newcastle eye Darwin Nunez move

Inter Miami are interested in signing Casemiro when he leaves Manchester United this summer.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/casemiro-become-lionel-messi-s-new-right-hand-man-inter-miami-target-outgoing-man-utd-midfielder/blta236f70f2c6f7d64" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Inter Miami eye Casemiro

Joao Neves is set to commit his future to PSG until 2030, per Fabrizio Romano.&nbsp;<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨❤️💙 João Neves has agreed new deal with Paris Saint-Germain valid until June 2030! Contract set to be sealed with improved salary, reports Le Parisien. ✍🏼🇵🇹 <a href="https://t.co/3BIPbR3qE1">pic.twitter.com/3BIPbR3qE1</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2025616486815928624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Joao Neves agrees new PSG deal

Dani Ceballos faces a seven-week lay-off after sustaining a muscle injury, per Fabrizio Romano.&nbsp;<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Dani Ceballos, expected to be out for 7 weeks with muscle injury suffered this weekend as <a href="https://twitter.com/miguelitocope?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@miguelitocope</a> reports. <a href="https://t.co/zJBDkfYk7A">pic.twitter.com/zJBDkfYk7A</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2025558895339483147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Ceballos faces injury lay-off

Harry Kane has played down talk of a move to Barcelona after presidential candidate Xavi Vilajoana claimed he could be tempted to the Camp Nou.He said: "I haven’t heard anything about it. My father and brother handle everything, but they haven’t said anything to me. As I’ve already said, I’m very happy here at Bayern. I’m focused on this season and my time at Bayern. I take it as a compliment.”<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-om/lists/harry-kane-reacts-transfer-claim-barcelona-presidential-candidate-bayern-munich-contract-talks/bltd6df10d2b1f2e4ba" target="_blank">Read the full story here on GOAL!</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kane reacts to Barcelona links

The race to land Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid is hotting up. Spanish journalist Guille Casquero told AS: "I know Barcelona want him, Arsenal want him and PSG want him. Those three want him firmly.”

Race to land Alvarez hots up

Cristiano Ronaldo has offered an update on his future after ending his strike with Al-Nassr.&nbsp;He said: “Yeah, I'm very happy. As I say so many times, I belong to Saudi Arabia. It's a country that welcomed very well to me and my family and my friends. I'm happy here. I want to continue here."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-speaks-future-plans-ending-strike-al-nassr/blt18651123fdffd1ad" target="_blank">Real the full story here on GOAL!</a>

Ronaldo wants to stay in Saudi Arabia

Manchester United are, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-united/man-utd-news-sandro-tonali-anthony-gordon-double-transfer-newcastle" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>, considering a stunning double raid on Premier League rivals Newcastle that could cost them £175 million ($236m).The Red Devils want Sandro Tonali to reinforce their midfield, as Casemiro departs as a free agent, while Anthony Gordon is also registering on the recruitment radar at Old Trafford.

Man Utd mulling over £175m raid for Newcastle duo

Chelsea are prepared to sanction a move for Trevoh Chalobah this summer, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-chelsea-plan-to-accept-aston-villa-offer-on-one-condition/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Blues will listen to offers for a man being heavily linked with Aston Villa if they bring in another senior centre-half.

Chelsea willing to sanction Chalobah sale

<a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/everton/liam-delap-everton-transfer-news-chelsea-brutal-sale" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a> claims that Everton are prepared to pay £30 million ($40m) for Chelsea striker Liam Delap.A 2025 move to Stamford Bridge has not worked out as planned for the 23-year-old forward, and he could be offloaded in the next window as Premier League heavyweights in west London freshen up their attacking unit.

Everton prepared to pay £30m for Delap

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DouglasLuiz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DouglasLuiz</a> has been reborn. Since the return to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AstonVilla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AstonVilla</a> the brazilian has always been in the starting XI. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> are very satisfied with his performances and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juve</a> hope to sell him. Villains have an option to buy (25M + 3,5M as bonuses) and planning to trigger it this summer— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/2025402363851190687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Villa to trigger Luiz purchase option

Tottenham and Newcastle are, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/tottenham-newcastle-hold-talks-darwin-nunez-al-hilal-transfer-escape-exclusive" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>, keen on returning former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez to the Premier League.The mercurial Uruguayan forward is currently on the books of Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal - but faces fierce competition for places there.

Premier League pair keen on Darwin

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> will trigger the option to buy (15M) to sign Manuel <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Akanji?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Akanji</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManchestsrCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManchestsrCity</a> on a permanent deal, Already agreed personal terms for a contract until 2028 (3,75M/year) with the option for 2029. Inter will keep him regardless of the obligation if Inter win Scudetto 2026 <a href="https://t.co/smgFkNcAua">https://t.co/smgFkNcAua</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/2025434214548816252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Inter will sign Akanji from Man City

According to reports by <a href="https://www.sportsboom.co.uk/football/transfer-news/exclusive-tottenham-wonderkid-luka-vuskovic-braced-for-huge-offers" target="_blank">Sportsboom,</a> Liverpool and Real Madrid are amongst a series of top clubs targeting 18-year-old Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Luka Vuskovic, who has shone out on loan at Hamburg in the Bundesliga this season. Barcelona, Manchester City and PSG are also thought to be tracking the teenager, who is reportedly valued at up to £61m ($82m) by Spurs.

Liverpool and Real Madrid target Spurs starlet

According to reports by journalist <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/liste/milan-allegri-esalta-leao-ma-il-futuro-e-da-scrivere-cosa-filtra-tra-rinnovo-e-mercato/bltd4247de76757550d#cs73196ac443d4e648" target="_blank">Daniele Longo</a> in Italy, AC Milan winger Rafael Leao is keen to stay at the Rossoneri and the club are already working on extending his stay at the Serie A giants. Leao has seen frequent links with a Premier League move and reporting suggests that Milan feel every player has their price, but it would take a huge offer to force the club to sell and all parties remain happy for the 26-year-old to stay put.

Leao keen to stay at Milan

According to reports by <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-united/man-utd-want-germany-international-142-5m-double-deal-bruno-fernandes-transfer-call-made" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a> relaying information from Sky Germany, Manchester United are targeting Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as part of their midfield rebuild this summer. The Germany international is said to be valued at £52.5m ($70m) and the Red Devils are thought to be considering a move for Nmecha alongside top target Elliot Anderson - worth £90m ($121m) to Nottingham Forest - in a stunning £142.5m ($192m) double swoop.

Man Utd to target £142.5m midfield double deal?

Manchester City midfielder Rodri sees his contract expire in 2027, and manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire for the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner to extend his stay in Manchester.Reported by <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/12476234/transfer-centre-live-football-transfer-news-updates-and-rumours?postid=11110478#liveblog-body" target="_blank">Sky Sports,</a> Guardiola said: “I would love desperately [for Rodri to stay]. Rodri is Rodri. As much age as he has, more wiser, more understanding of the game.“There are players that are defined on the big stages, in the difficulties, and Rodri’s one of them, like Bernie [Bernardo Silva], like Ruben [Dias], like many of them that I had in the past. You cannot achieve what we achieved if you don’t have huge personalities.”

Guardiola wants Rodri to stay

Xabi Alonso is being tipped to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool at the end of the season and could take a Real Madrid star with him.According to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/crack-madrid-xabi-alonso-quiere-liverpool-20260221.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, Alonso would be eager to bring Arda Guler to Anfield if he does return to Merseyside this summer.

Guler and Alonso at Liverpool?

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has responded to talk that Julian Alvarez is wanted by Arsenal and Barcelona this summer.“They can say whatever they want and talk whatever they want,” he told El Desmarque. "But everyone knows that Julián Álvarez is an Atlético de Madrid player. He has a contract with Atlético de Madrid. If he’s an Atlético de Madrid player, it’s because he’s an Atlético de Madrid player.”

Atletico chief responds to Alvarez transfer talk

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has attracted interest from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami ahead of his summer exit from Old Trafford, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/38276408/casemiro-interest-inter-miami-transfer-ronaldo-messi-man-utd/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.The Brazil international has also been spotted in Miami with wife Anna as he consider his next move after leaving the Red Devils.

Casemiro wanted by Inter Miami

Newcastle have warned admirers that only an "extraordinary offer" will be enough to lure Anthony Gordon away from St James' Park this summer, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united/anthony-gordon-newcastle-transfer-liverpool-manchester-united-enquiries" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>.&nbsp;Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are being linked with the forward but the Magpies are hoping to keep hold of him.&nbsp;

Newcastle send Gordon warning

Tottenham are reportedly leading the race to sign Nicolas Jackson in the summer transfer window.Jackson is expected to return to Chelsea after a loan spell with Bayern and, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tottenham-quiere-pescar-chelsea-20260220.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, Spurs are set to rival Atletico Madrid for his signature.

Spurs keen on Jackson

Barcelona are set to complete a deal for Norwich City youngster Ajay Tavares, <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2024896512908538106" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a> has revealed.&nbsp;The 16-year-old England youth international has attracted interest from a number of Bundesliga sides but rejected them all in order to sign with the La Liga giants.

Barcelona set to sign Norwich youngster

Marcos Senesi's agent has met with European giants Roma and Borussia Dortmund this week, according to <a href="https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/2025041463008968890" target="_blank">Nicolo Schira</a>.&nbsp;The Bournemouth defender's current contract expires in the summer and he has rejected a number of new proposals from the Cherries.

Bournemouth star in contact with European giants

Nottingham Forest are exploring a potential loan move for young Arsenal goalkeeper Tommy Setford, according to <a href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2026/02/exclusive-transfer-news-nottingham-forest-tommy-setford-arsenal-steve-kay" target="_blank">FootballTransfers</a>.Forest brought in Stefan Ortega to bolster their goalie ranks during the January transfer window but they are keeping tabs on Setford before a possible move in the summer.

Forest exploring loan for Arsenal goalie

Bayern Munich are not interested in exploring a summer move for Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes.Recent reports have suggested the Bundesliga champions could try to sign the Portugal midfielder later this year, but <a href="https://cfbayerninsider.com/2026/02/bayern-munich-manchester-united-bruno-fernandes/" target="_blank">Christian Falk</a> has revealed this is not the case.

Bayern’s stance on Fernandes

Real Madrid have joined Clasico rivals Barcelona in the race to sign Germany international Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/el-madrid-sigue-a-schlotterbeck-f202602-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>.The 26-year-old's contract expires next year and he is keen for a new challenge. Los Blancos, meanwhile, want to renew their defensive options.

Real Madrid battling Barcelona for Germany defender

Joe Gomez is expected to leave Liverpool in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/02/21/joe-gomez-transfer-liverpool-ac-milan/" target="_blank">CaughtOffside</a>.The Reds are likely to reshuffle their defensive options during the next transfer window and Gomez could depart, with AC Milan tipped as a potential landing spot for the England international.

Gomez set for summer Liverpool exit

Tottenham sporting director Johan Lange says interim head coach Igor Tudor could get the job on a permanent basis if things go well.The former Juventus and Marseille boss replaced Thomas Frank after Spurs fell into the relegation scrap with a poor run of form.Lange said: "You need to come into build relationships but of course assess the style of the club immediately. He has shown that with great success, not only once but a few times, to come into that."That is one of the reasons why we believe he is the best candidate here now but of course also with his reputation and what he's done in his career, of course, if things go well, he could be here for a long time."

Tudor could be at Spurs ‘for a long time’

Robbie Keane is a contender to replace Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace, according to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/3997953/robbie-keane-crystal-palace-next-manager-oliver-glasner/" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>.The former Tottenham and Republic of Ireland striker is currently managing Ferencvaros in Hungary but has been linked with a return to England, with Austrian Glasner thought to be on the brink at Selhurst Park.

Keane a candidate for Palace job

Everton have made Chelsea striker Liam Delap their top target for the summer transfer window, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-everton-make-liam-delap-transfer-decision-chelsea-asking-price-revealed/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The 23-year-old only signed for the Blues last year but has struggled to nail down a regular place in the starting XI, with Joao Pedro impressing at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea striker linked with Everton

Wolves are resigned to losing young attacker Mateus Mane this summer, according to <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/02/20/mateus-mane-transfer-bid-prepared-by-liverpool/" target="_blank">CaughtOffside</a>.The 18-year-old has scored two Premier League goals this season and is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.

Man Utd and Arsenal keen on Wolves youngster

Young Bayern Munich star Lennart Karl will sign a new contract with the Bundesliga giants when he turns 18 on Sunday, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/bayern-munich-planning-double-deal-leave-liverpool-arsenal-empty-handed" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>.The teenager has received interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain since breaking out at the Allianz Arena, but now looks set to extend his stay with Bayern.&nbsp;

Bayern starlet set for new contract

Casemiro could link up with former Clasico rival Lionel Messi, with Inter Miami reportedly interested in the Brazil international.The midfielder will leave Manchester United in the summer and is also being eye by Porto and Sao Paulo, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/38276408/casemiro-interest-inter-miami-transfer-ronaldo-messi-man-utd/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.

Casemiro tipped for Messi link-up

RB Leipzig attempted to hijack Barcelona's move for Norwich wonderkid Ajay Tavares, per Fabrizio Romano.&nbsp;<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🔵🔴 RB Leipzig tried to enter Ajay Tavares deal and consider a move in the recent weeks - but Barça had it agreed. Tavares will be in Barcelona on Sunday then medical on Monday. ✈️ 🎥➕ <a href="https://t.co/6SPogpto4W">https://t.co/6SPogpto4W</a> <a href="https://t.co/5Y4BfWwYeo">pic.twitter.com/5Y4BfWwYeo</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2024933502743990508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2026</a></blockquote>
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RB Leipzig tried to hijack Barcelona deal

Crystal Palace are set to stick with manager Oliver Glasner after talks took place on Friday, per Fabrizio Romano.&nbsp;<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🦅 After direct talks today, Crystal Palace inform Oliver Glasner that they want to continue with him. Tense 24h at the club, Glasner will still leave in June; could be earlier based on next weeks… but Palace insist to keep going together, for now. 🎥 <a href="https://t.co/6SPogpto4W">https://t.co/6SPogpto4W</a> <a href="https://t.co/8yVzxEjqje">pic.twitter.com/8yVzxEjqje</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2024934359866785844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2026</a></blockquote>
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