Eddie Howe has defended Lewis Hall’s lack of game time, explaining how it’s been a “season of growth” for the teenager after moving away from home at a young age. The 19-year-old has only managed 12 minutes of football since the turn of the year, raising concerns around his performances behind the scenes and long-term future at the club. However, …

Earlier today, we reported that Barcelona might miss out on current Brighton &Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi as the Italian is being eyed by Bayern Munich in case they fail in their attempt to sign Xabi Alonso. Interestingly enough, within Barcelona, there is a growing sense of belief that the Italian might be moving away from the shortlist for …

In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure in the forming of the Premier League, discusses why Donald Trump could shape the future of football, why Ivan Toney deserves an England call up for Euro 2024, why Sir Jim Ratcliffe needs to be more impactful at …

The past few months have seen Pau Cubarsi explode at Barcelona, with the teenage defender becoming a regular fixture in the first-team squad under Xavi Hernandez. The young centre-back made his debut in January, when he was 16, and has just gone from strength to strength, consolidating his place in the senior team. Cubarsi essentially considered a first-team player Now, …

Eddie Howe has confirmed Kieran Trippier will miss Newcastle United’s next two games through injury. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Magpies’ Premier League away game against Chelsea next Monday, Howe revealed his captain is suffering from a ‘minor injury’ and will miss the side’s next two games. Eddie Howe confirms that Kieran Trippier will be out for the next …

With several injury issues hampering the team, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has named as many as eight players from the youth and reserve roster on the squad list for the game against Mallorca. Among those is a midfielder who has been called up regularly but has hardly received opportunities – Marc Casado. The 20-year-old Barça Atletic captain is a regular …

At least two Atalanta players have captured Juventus’ attention, and the Bianconeri are keen on securing a move for at least one of them during the upcoming summer transfer window. For months, Juve has been closely monitoring the performances of Giorgio Scalvini and Teun Koopmeiners, and fans anticipate the acquisition of at least one of these players for the Turin-based …

Leeds United icon Brian Deane thinks Leeds should offload ‘frustrated player’ Liam Cooper this summer. Cooper is in final year of his contract at Elland Road and is struggling for consistent minutes under Daniel Farke this season. “If they go up, they should realistically let him go and get a good contract somewhere else, as they’re going have to refresh …

Roberto De Zerbi is on the list of several top clubs in Europe as a managerial candidate heading into the summer, including FC Barcelona. With Xavi Hernandez set to step down at the end of the season, the 44-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion is being considered as an option by the Blaugrana. In fact, several reports have suggested that the …

When Liverpool and Man City step out onto the Anfield turf on Sunday afternoon, they will know precisely what’s at stake. Title rivals Arsenal will have already played against Brentford, and if Mikel Arteta’s side have managed to overcome the Bees, it is the Gunners that will be sitting proudly at the top of the Premier League table when the …