Transfer news LIVE: Real Madrid & Barcelona want Rodri as Arsenal lead Fresneda race

February 23rd

Transfer news LIVE: Real Madrid & Barcelona want Rodri as Arsenal lead Fresneda race

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The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of winning games and challenging for as much silverware and success as possible between now and the end of the season. However, as all football fans know, the rumour mill never truly sleeps and while the summer transfer window may be many months away, there are still plenty of top stories to dig into in the meantime.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we've collated some of the biggest current transfer stories – you can access the full rumour below.

Today's biggest transfer stories

Market Value

Rodri

Defensive Midfield

€75.00m

Real Madrid and Barcelona both want to sign Rodri this summer, according to Bild. The Manchester City star has constantly been linked with a return to Spain and the two LaLiga giants could test the waters at the end of the season.

Market Value

I. Fresneda

Right-Back

€12.00m

Arsenal are leading the race ahead of Manchester City and Newcastle for Iván Fresneda. The 21-year-old defender has enjoyed an excellent season in Portugal and Sporting CP will probably sell him this summer.

Market Value

Z. Çelik

Right-Back

€12.00m

Liverpool are still favourites to sign Zeki Çelik from Roma this summer. The 29-year-old’s agent has played down reports that he will join Juventus with Liverpool his preferred destination.

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Date of birth/Age:

17/02/1997 (29)

Nat.:

Current club:

AS Roma

Contract until:

30/06/2026

Position:

Right-Back

Market Value:

€12.00m

Date of birth/Age:

22/06/1996 (29)

Nat.:

Current club:

Manchester City

Contract until:

30/06/2027

Position:

Defensive Midfield

Market Value:

€75.00m

Date of birth/Age:

28/09/2004 (21)

Nat.:

Current club:

Sporting CP

Contract until:

30/06/2028

Position:

Right-Back

Market Value:

€12.00m

Date of Birth/Age:

26/03/1982 (43)

Nat.:

Current club:

Arsenal FC

Current Position:

Manager

Contract until:

30/06/2027

In charge since:

Dec 21, 2019

Total Market Value:

€1.16bn

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

4.

Manager:

Liam Rosenior

Squad size:

30

Latest transfer:

Teddy Sharman-Lowe

Total Market Value:

€1.11bn

Competition:

LaLiga

Position:

1.

Manager:

Hansi Flick

Squad size:

24

Latest transfer:

João Cancelo

Total Market Value:

€959.95m

Competition:

Bundesliga

Position:

1.

Manager:

Vincent Kompany

Squad size:

24

Latest transfer:

Bara Sapoko Ndiaye

Total Market Value:

€1.04bn

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

6.

Manager:

Arne Slot

Squad size:

28

Latest transfer:

Alexander Isak

Total Market Value:

€876.50m

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

16.

Manager:

Igor Tudor

Squad size:

28

Latest transfer:

Souza

Total Market Value:

€719.15m

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

5.

Manager:

Michael Carrick

Squad size:

26

Latest transfer:

Senne Lammens

Total Market Value:

€1.20bn

Competition:

Ligue 1

Position:

1.

Manager:

Luis Enrique

Squad size:

24

Latest transfer:

Dro Fernández

Total Market Value:

€1.29bn

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

2.

Manager:

Pep Guardiola

Squad size:

27

Latest transfer:

Marc Guéhi

Total Market Value:

€584.00m

Competition:

LaLiga

Position:

4.

Manager:

Diego Simeone

Squad size:

23

Latest transfer:

Rodrigo Mendoza

Total Market Value:

€1.35bn

Competition:

LaLiga

Position:

2.

Manager:

Álvaro Arbeloa

Squad size:

25

Latest transfer:

Franco Mastantuono

Total Market Value:

€1.27bn

Competition:

Premier League

Position:

1.

Manager:

Mikel Arteta

Squad size:

24

Latest transfer:

Piero Hincapié

Total Market Value:

€464.00m

Competition:

Liga Portugal

Position:

2.

Manager:

Rui Borges

Squad size:

24

Latest transfer:

Souleymane Faye

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