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FootballTransfers details the biggest stories from 20 February, including the latest regarding Julian Alvarez to Barcelona and Rafael Leao to Arsenal.
Julian Alvarez decision
Julian Alvarez
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Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has picked his preferred next club amid significant interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.
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Exclusive: Arsenal in Rafael Leao talks
Rafael Leao
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Arsenal are in direct talks with Rafael Leao's representatives over a potential summer move, FootballTransfers understands.
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Exclusive: Nottingham Forest want Tommy Setford
Tommy Setford
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Meanwhile, we have also been informed that Nottingham Forest are keen to agree a loan deal for Arsenal goalkeeper Tommy Setford this summer.
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Enzo Fernandez contract wish
Enzo Fernandez
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Enzo Fernandez is keen to sign a new contract at Chelsea, despite interest from Real Madrid.
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Mateus Mane update
Mateus Mane
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Wolves wonderkid Mateus Mane is wanted by every top Premier League club, but a frontrunner has now emerged.
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Ousmane Dembele to Chelsea?
Ousmane Dembele
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PSG superstar Ousmane Dembele wants to join Chelsea this summer after a contract dispute with the Parisians.
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Man Utd discount
Michael Carrick
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Man Utd have been handed a small discount on one of their top targets for 2026, as per German media.
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Pio Esposito passes Arsenal audition
Francesco Pio Esposito
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Inter striker Francesco Pio Esposito passed his Arsenal audition against Juventus last weekend, according to the Italian press.
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Neymar to retire?
Neymar
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Finally, Neymar has dropped a shock retirement hint.
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Football transfer news headlines today
TRANSFER RUMOURS: Ousmane Dembele wants Chelsea as €200m message issued
EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal in talks over €80m Rafael Leao move
EXCLUSIVE: Nottingham Forest eye summer move for Arsenal wonderkid
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