Juventus remain mildly optimistic about the prospect of extending the contract of  Federico Chiesa in the coming weeks or months. The Italian’s contract will expire in June 2025, so the club’s management is gradually losing its leverage over the situation. In his latest column for the Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, Italian football journalist Matteo Moretto delves into the situation. As …

This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive transfer news via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io On Sunday evening it was the last appearance for Kylian Mbappe playing for Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. We saw PSG lose …

UEFA has announced that only captains at Euro 2024 will be able to approach referees to argue calls during matches. Any other players on the pitch seen attempting to plead their case risk receiving a yellow card. National teams involved in the upcoming tournament have all been personally notified of the decision. The ruling is yet another move by soccer’s …

MLS side Toronto FC may be the latest club to have its owner engage in multi-club ownership, this time with French outfit Saint-Etienne. The French side announced that it has engaged in talks with Kilmer Sports Ventures. Canadian Larry Tanenbaum owns Kilmer Sports Ventures, and he serves as the chairman of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, or MLSE. This group …

Despite a glittering on-field career during which he won nearly every major trophy, Xabi Alonso says guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten league season would be ‘very special.’ The 42-year-old lifted the World Cup and European Championships with Spain and won the Champion’s League with Liverpool and Real Madrid in a 17-trophy haul which also included three Bundesliga titles and …

Transfer news expert Ben Jacobs has provided some insight into the situation involving Manchester United trio Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Raphael Varane ahead of this summer. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Jacobs explained that there is Saudi Pro League interest in Casemiro and Varane, while Fernandes has also been on the radar of some of …

Joao Cancelo was one of Barcelona’s two loan signings last summer, along with Joao Felix. The duo joined to reinforce the ranks at Barcelona, who were desperately looking for a new fullback and an attacker. However, Cancelo could have been plying his trade for AC Milan this season had things panned out differently last summer. Cancelo was approached by Leao …

According to The Athletic, MLS expansion club San Diego FC are in advanced talks to sign Spanish veteran defender Sergio Ramos on a free transfer when his contract with Sevilla expires at the end of the season. Apparently, the 38-year-old centre-back is not expected to renew his commitment to Sevilla. However, though the negotiations are in an advanced stage, no …

The Guardian’s Ed Aarons is reporting that Crystal Palace’s chairman Steve Parish is making a late push to keep director Dougie Freedman at the club amidst Newcastle’s interest. It’s believed Newcastle see him as the ‘perfect appointment’ to work alongside Eddie Howe and the 49-year-old is said to be ‘open to a new challenge’, but Parish is now “doing everything …

Man United are looking to hijack Newcastle’s potential deal for Fulham star Tosin Adarabioyo as the defender is set to become a free agent at the end of the season.  It was reported this week by the Daily Mail, that Tosin would prefer a move to St James’ Park over any other interested club this summer as the centre-back is intrigued by …