Ever since pointing out that Barcelona will not be in a position to compete with European peers without making more signings, Xavi Hernandez has found himself in a difficult position. The Spaniard is facing an uncertain future at the club, with Barcelona reportedly in talks to bring in Hansi Flick as a replacement. Rivaldo backs Xavi In the midst of …

Nicolo Fagioli is in line to make his first start since his ban when Juventus faces Monza in their final league game of the season. The midfielder has just returned from a seven-month ban and came off the bench in Juve’s last game. Juve has been supportive of the midfielder, allowing him to continue training with their first team while …

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 Vincent Kompany has had two direct calls with Bayern Munich – he’s keen on the job and excited by this possibility. So now it …

Bayern Munich is reportedly fairly close to agreeing a deal to sign Vincent Kompany as their next manager. The German giants have had a tough time trying to find a successor to Thomas Tuchel. Despite making a run to the Champions League semifinals, Tuchel has departed Bavaria after failing to collect the Bundesliga title. Bayern brass previously made moves for …

May 2023 – FIFA have been urged by a group of international lawyers to properly scrutinise Saudi Arabia’s human rights record before allowing the kingdom to host the 2034 World Cup. According to The Associated Press, a 22-page document was delivered to FIFA headquarters in Zurich on behalf of Mark Pieth – the Swiss governance expert originally brought in by …

With just a game remaining before the La Liga campaign comes to an end, Barcelona are gearing up for a busy summer ahead. The club are working on a deal to bring in new players, but the future of existing stars have also come into question, including Joao Felix. The Portuguese international is potentially staring at another soap opera in …

It has been decided that AC Milan will split company with head coach Stefano Pioli after the season. Reports from Italy suggest that the Rossoneri met with Pioli’s representatives to inform him of the decision. This move comes after weeks of speculation about his future with the team. After the San Siro giants fired Marco […] It has been decided …

Aston Villa reportedly had a clause meaning they now have to re-sign Cameron Archer from Sheffield United this summer following the Blades’ relegation from the Premier League. It was a disappointing campaign for Sheffield United, who are going straight back down to the Championship, along with the other two promoted clubs Burnley and Luton Town. Archer surely doesn’t have much …

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber says the club have a plan to replace Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian manager left the South Coast at the end of a season despite guiding the Seagulls to their highest-ever league finish in 2022-23. Brighton also played in the Europa League for the first time this term, although it did appear to impact their …

Newcastle are pushing to tie up a deal for Georgian goalkeeper Mamardashvili before EURO 2024, according to reports in Spain this afternoon. As revealed by Gols Media – a Basque-based news outlet that covers Valencia – talks have been ‘ progressing’ between Newcastle United and Valencia, with the La Liga side currently for a fee in the region of €40m (£34m). …