Reports circulating would suggest that Enzo Maresca is close to putting pen to paper to take over the Chelsea manager’s role from Mauricio Pochettino. The Italian has only just got Leicester City back to the Premier League at the first time of asking, but clearly believes that moving to Stamford Bridge is an opportunity that he can’t turn down. Given …

Barcelona have named Hansi Flick as their new head coach on a two-year deal. The German had dinner with Barca president Joan Laporta and the rest of the Barca board in the Catalan city last night, after which vice-president Rafa Yuste told waiting reporters: “Tomorrow we will make it official.” And that confirmation duly arrived shortly after midday with a series …

Bruno Guimaraes has posted a message of encouragement to supporters looking ahead to a new season, and hopefully one in a black and white shirt. With supporters looking for any hint or rumour that he could remain on Tyneside, the 26-year-old has posted a highlight reel from this season along with the caption ‘The 23/24 season is over, bring on …

Arsenal expert Charles Watts thinks Gunners winger Bukayo Saka will get the nod to start for England at Euro 2024 this summer, despite the competition from Phil Foden and Cole Palmer. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest column for the Daily Briefing, Watts praised Palmer’s exceptional form for Chelsea in the season just gone, but tipped Gareth Southgate to …

Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu has openly acknowledged that his season has not gone as well as he had hoped and despite his best efforts and determination, he feels that he has not reached the level of performance he aimed for. “It has not been a good season and the level has not been the one I wanted,” admitted the midfielder …

Chelsea have reportedly asked about the potential transfer of Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen this summer, though the talented 22-year-old also has admirers in the form of Newcastle United and Wolves. Chelsea could do with making a change in goal this summer, with Fabrizio Romano discussing the Blues’ desire to make a signing in that position among a number of others, …

Barcelona have dispensed with their former midfielder, Xavi’s services and have already replaced him with Hansi Flick, but only now are the true details behind his sacking emerging. It was suggested previously that Xavi’s words in his pre-match press conference before the game against Almeria had left president, Joan Laporta, furious. Maybe that was ostensibly true, however, it’s something entirely …

Juventus may have to give up two of their finest youngsters in their quest to sign Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners. The Bianconeri have long identified the 26-year-old as their primary target to bolster the middle of the park. But in what was a sensational campaign for the Dutchman, his market value kept rising with every thrilling display, eventually reaching 60 …

Man United are sure to see some changes about the place across the summer, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his board continue to streamline football operations at the club. Be that on the field or off it, the new part-owners, are clearly not messing about with regards to bringing the Red Devils up to the levels that are expected of …

Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid will play the biggest game on the club soccer calendar, the UEFA Champions League final, at Wembley Stadium on June 1. Both teams have bested some formidable teams to reach the final. While Dortmund got the better of PSV Eindhoven, Atletico Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the three consecutive knockout rounds, Real Madrid overcame …