I’m not even the biggest fan of Mykhailo Mudryk in this fanbase, but if he doesn’t start the game on Sunday then for me that’s an instant sackable offense. Extreme? Maybe. But it’s the stark reality. I think Mudryk has shown a lot of promise and can certainly do some great things. He is a confidence player and needs to …

Xavi Hernández’s era at Barcelona has been an adventure full of highs and lows, happy moments but also painful ones – a rollercoaster full of emotions. The Spanish coach started the managerial job at Barcelona on November 6, 2021, following Ronald Koeman’s departure. Back then Xavi, with the few resources he had, showed that FC Barcelona could compete and that …

Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has hit out at his old club for failing to sign big names such as Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham, and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. The Red Devils have endured a difficult period since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement back in 2013, with the club no longer the force they used …

Man City will have to manage some sticky situations in the summer and undoubtedly they will be among the clubs most discussed during the next transfer window. Let’s start with Bernardo Silva: his future is still uncertain. The midfielder – whose contract expires in June 2026 – has a £50m release clause and his name is once again among those …

Just like Barcelona, Manchester United, too, are gearing up for a busy summer ahead. In fact, the club’s representatives are already touring Europe in an attempt to get a headstart on transfers. Manchester United officials, including football director John Murtough, were in Barcelona on Monday. They met Barcelona sporting director Deco to discuss key topics. According to ESPN, the future …

Dejan Kulusevski has shed light on his final months with Juventus before his move to Tottenham at the beginning of 2022. The Swede had joined Juventus from Atalanta in 2020 following a successful loan spell at Parma. Juve signed him as one of the highest-rated youngsters in Italian football, and he enjoyed his first season with them under Andrea Pirlo. …

Arsenal journalist Charles Watts does not believe it’s likely that Mikel Arteta would be ready to sell Oleksandr Zinchenko this summer, but he did concede that every player has their price. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Watts also explained that Arsenal have been hoping to find a buyer for Kieran Tierney, with the Gunners trying to …

Newcastle United loanee Yankuba Minteh has been discussing his future after another impressive performance for Feyenoord; where he’s bagged four goals in his last three Eredivisie appearanes. Speaking to Dutch outlet Voetbal International, he’s revealed his ultimate plan is to return to Newcastle and impress in England, saying “one day I will play in the Premier League.” Playing top flight …

After making a contentious remark during Tuesday night’s CBS Champions League coverage of Arsenal vs. Porto, Jamie Carragher has drawn criticism from fans. After defeating Porto on penalties, Arsenal won the match and advanced to the competition’s quarterfinals for the first time since the 2009–10 campaign. With the win over Porto, Mikel Arteta’s team created history by becoming the first …

Barcelona face a tricky summer transfer window ahead. The club administration has set sights on renewing resources in several positions, with the defensive midfield specifically on the agenda. Andreas Christensen has played well as a makeshift pivot for Barcelona in place of the out-of-form Oriol Romeu but does not offer a sustainable solution in the long run. Martin Zubimendi, on …