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 …

Arsenal want a striker this summer, but Gunners expert Charles Watts does not seem too convinced about the transfer rumours linking them with Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest column for the Daily Briefing, Watts explained that although he’s a fan of Martinez, he’s never had anything particularly concrete mentioned to him about interest …

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed Manchester United are open to selling Saudi Arabia-linked Casemiro in the summer transfer window. Romano believes that although there have been reports hinting at a €35 million ($37.94 million) price tag for the Brazilian, the club have not yet made that decision. Casemiro Could Leave Manchester United This Summer, Suggests Fabrizio Romano Manchester United …

You know that you’re a player with something special about you if eight clubs are willing to bid for your services, and that appears to be precisely the scenario facing Gothenburg’s 18-year-old midfield talent, Malick Yalcouye. Most recently, Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich, and Premier League stalwarts, Manchester United, sent scouts to watch the Ivorian in Gothenburg’s match against Mjallby AIF Malick …

La Liga heavyweights Barcelona reportedly have no intention of selling Bayern Munich and Chelsea target Ronald Araujo in the summer transfer window. The Blaugrana need to sell at least one big name to comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, but they are not looking to part ways with the team’s core members. Barcelona Not Looking To Sell Chelsea & …

RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo is a man in demand, and with good reason. The 26-year-old’s nine goals and five assists (WhoScored) from a wide left position was a decent return for the player during his 2023/24 campaign for the Bundesliga outfit. Now it appears that it’s time to move on for the Spaniard, and a move back to the club …

Arsenal could be ready to listen to offers for Fabio Vieira if they come in this summer, but the departure of Emile Smith Rowe currently seems more likely, according to Charles Watts. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Watts has explained the latest on Vieira’s future after a mixed spell at Arsenal, who could be set …