AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer may be available to sign in the summer; with Arsenal and Saudi Arabian clubs showing interest in his services. Although the Algerian’s contract expires in June 2027, Calciomercato.it maintains that the Italian giants will be willing to sell him for a price of about €50 million. Bennacer, who cost Milan €17.2 million when he joined …

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has responded to stories involving Chelsea and a possible interest in signing RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dani Olmo this summer. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest column for the Daily Briefing, Romano explained that he’s not aware of anything concrete going on with Chelsea and Olmo, though he did confirm that the talented Spain …

Morning. We’re right in that spot now where it’s quietened down after the Interlull, but things haven’t picked up yet ahead of Sunday’s big game. Mikel Arteta’s press conference takes place tomorrow, and I think more than ever the club will try and keep a lid on any injury/availability issues before this one. The stories right now about Man City …

According to journalist Jota Jordi, Barcelona are growing optimistic about signing Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and believe he will play for the club in a year and a half. A few days ago, we reported that Barcelona, after missing out on Haaland in 2022, now have a roadmap in place for his acquisition. It is understood that the Blaugrana …

Arsenal striker Mika Biereth is impressing on loan this season and it now looks like there will be a race for his signature in the upcoming summer transfer window. That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who insists that there won’t be a decision made on the Gunners youngster now, but that interest is there and could grow even more in the …

As the end of the 2023-24 season nears, Barcelona and Joan Laporta are at a crossroads regarding the team’s managerial future. On one hand, the president hopes Xavi changes his mind and extends his stay in Catalonia. The uncertainty, on the other hand, forces him to keep a list of backup options ready in case the club legend stays firm …

It could be a disappointing summer for Arsenal in the transfer market this summer, and that’s all down to Kylian Mbappe’s expected move from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid. The Frenchman’s protracted switch has already been the transfer saga of the past few months with no official word still forthcoming. There is a belief that any announcement will soon be …

Although there remains ample opportunity for Barcelona to sway Xavi into remaining at FC Barcelona, there has yet to be any sign from Xavi’s camp indicating a desire to extend his tenure with the Catalan giants. As such, the Blaugranes are compelled to keep their hunt for a new coach alive, observantly monitoring the shortlisted candidates, including Thomas Tuchel, Roberto …

Sam Johnstone, the backup goalkeeper for England, will miss Euro 2024 due to surgery on Wednesday morning, according to The Athletic. The news comes as a huge shock to head coach Gareth Southgate as the Crystal Palace goalkeeper becomes England’s first injury casualty ahead of the competition. Johnstone would have gone to the tournament as Jordan Pickford’s backup. His strong …

It is no secret that Barcelona are in dire need of signing a solid pivot. Their bet on a certain Oriol Romeu hasn’t panned out as hoped, and with financial constraints looming, it is unlikely they will splash out on this position. With this predicament in mind, Barcelona are once again turning their attention to the free agents’ pool, and …