Dani Olmo has long been linked with a move to Barcelona, especially with the board being an admirer of the former La Masia star. Xavi, in fact, personally requested Olmo’s signing this summer as he saw the player as one who would fit well into his dynamics, especially given his training in La Masia and his place in the Spanish …

FC Barcelona Femeni sealed a famous quadruple by beating Lyon in the 2023/24 UEFA Women’s Champions League final in front of more than 50,000 fans in Bilbao. Having already won the Liga F, Copa de la Reina and Supercopa de Espana Femenina this season, Barca defeated Lyon – the most successful club in the history of European women’s football – 2-0 on …

Chelsea is reportedly interested in the signing of Burnley’s James Trafford as they look to secure a new shot-stopper. After the recent announcement that Mauricio Pochettino would be leaving Stamford Bridge after a disappointing season in charge, many questions have been asked about the future of the club. Despite back-to-back very expensive transfer windows, Chelsea has struggled to claw their …

As reported by Lee Ryder at The Chronicle, Newcastle sent a scout to watch Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley last weekend following his best season yet with the Scottish champions. Although the squad have been away in Australia this past week playing a couple of post-season friendlies, it’s believed the scouting department – led by Steve Nickson and Andy Howe –  …

Arsenal are reportedly prepared to activate Spanish winger Nico Williams release clause in the upcoming summer transfer window as they look to add another young attacker. After another disappointing season for the Gunners, fans will be looking ahead to the summer with optimism as they expect yet another busy transfer window. Mikel Arteta has put together a side that is …

Manchester United are keen on signing the Copenhagen prodigy Amin Chiakha during the summer transfer window, as per Tipsbladet.  The 18-year-old is highly rated across Europe and he has been quite impressive for the Copenhagen under-19 side this season. Chiakha has scored 24 goals across all competitions and he could prove to be a solid future addition to the Manchester …

At a special celebration marking Barcelona’s third Women’s Champions League victory, club president Joan Laporta took a moment to recognise Xavi Hernandez, who is set to oversee his final match as a coach against Sevilla, reports SPORT. Laporta, amidst applause for the key figures of the triumph, singled out Xavi, recalling his poised press conference held just hours before the …

Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims Federico Chiesa may not be a part of Thiago Motta’s plans at Juventus. The Bianconeri are preparing to appoint the Italo-Brazilian manager as their new coach after parting ways with Max Allegri. The 41-year-old has already announced his departure from Bologna. This arrival would spark the beginning of a new project that will include …

Newcastle United have held further talks with their agents to complete the free transfers of Tosin Adarabioyo and Lloyd Kelly, sources have informed CaughtOffside. Adarabioyo has been identified as Newcastle’s priority, while he was also impressed by the Magpies’ offer and felt he could find more playing time at St James’ Park despite AC Milan, Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester …

Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners continues to be linked as a potential transfer target for Liverpool under incoming new manager Arne Slot, but Fabrizio Romano isn’t aware of anything concrete on that for the time being. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest column for the Daily Briefing, Romano responded to fresh stories about Koopmeiners and Liverpool, stating that the Netherlands …