After parting ways with Xavi Hernandez from FC Barcelona, speculation regarding Sergi Roberto’s future began ramping up. Having lost one of his major supporters at the club and with the arrival of Hansi Flick, it was anticipated that Roberto’s renewal may be reaching a standstill. However, despite the change in management, it appears the Catalan giants will be trusting Roberto …

Juventus will reportedly part ways with Mattia De Sciglio during the summer after spending the campaign on the treatment table. The 31-year-old sustained an ACL injury at the end of the previous campaign, keeping him out of action for almost a year. The Italian eventually made his return this season, but only managed to make a single cameo appearance before …

This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Charles Watts’ exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service at thedailybriefing.io It is nice to look at the managerial merry-go-round in the Premier League at the moment and not have to worry about it from an Arsenal …

Everton’s financial turmoil might force the club into a significant player exodus this summer, with star goalkeeper Jordan Pickford potentially leading the departures. The club has been struggling with financial difficulties, which resulted in a 10-point deduction last season for failing to comply with financial rules. Everton’s financial struggles and potential penalties Everton’s financial woes are far from over. If …

English soccer officials are making changes to the 2024/25 EFL Cup, also known as the League Cup or the Carabao Cup. According to The Telegraph, next season’s competition will see a new seeding system implemented to combat fixture congestion. Despite repeated concerns by players and coaches, FIFA and UEFA expanded several of their tournaments in recent months. The new tweaks …

Hansi Flick was under serious consideration by West Ham United for their managerial position, per HITC. The former Bayern Munich head coach had been actively seeking opportunities in the Premier League, with his representatives reaching out to clubs like West Ham, Chelsea, and Manchester United to express his interest in moving to England. David Sullivan, West Ham’s co-owner, engaged in …

Vincent Kompany says he is excited by the challenge of managing Bayern Munich after Burnley agreed a deal for him to be unveiled as the German side’s new coach on a three-year deal. A compensation deal reportedly worth around £10m has been thrashed out between the clubs and Kompany flew into Munich early on Wednesday afternoon to complete the formalities. …

According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli have no intention of parting ways with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this summer, despite the reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain in the Georgian winger. They’re set to appoint Antonio Conte as their new head coach, and they’re keen to have Kvaratskhelia play a major role in their new project under the former Juventus, Chelsea, Inter Milan …

Last summer, Barcelona sent out multiple players on loan to help them develop or increase their market value. Among the departees was Pablo Torre. Barcelona and Girona reached an agreement for the young midfielder to play on loan at the Montilivi outfit until the end of the 2023/24 season. Since he did not get much playing time the previous season, …

For Scotland, the last six years have been something of a renaissance period. The Scots qualified for their first international tournament in 22 years at the 2020 European Championships. Two years later, Scotland narrowly missed out on qualification for the World Cup in Qatar. That culminated in qualification to a second consecutive European Championship at Euro 2024. Steve Clarke has …