Aston Villa are set to return to the UEFA Champions League after over 40 years, after finishing fourth in the Premier League table this season. With a return to Europe’s top competition on the horizon, the Villans, who tied down manager Unai Emery to a new contract, are exploring making some headline signings. It had given way to links with …

Two former Chelsea managers are keen on the prospect of taking the Manchester United job in case the Red Devils end up deciding to part ways with Erik ten Hag, according to Ben Jacobs. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Jacobs explained the latest on the Ten Hag situation, with a decision expected this week as …

The football world is abuzz with the news that Enzo Maresca is on the verge of becoming the new Chelsea manager. Following Mauricio Pochettino’s departure by mutual consent after just one season, Maresca, who recently led Leicester City to a Championship title, has emerged as the front-runner for the Stamford Bridge hot seat. The Italian coach, known for his tactical …

Inter Milan is one of the clubs challenging Juventus to sign Genoa star Albert Gudmundsson. The Iceland international has been in fantastic form over the last few months, making this campaign one of the best in his career. Juve has followed him closely and is impressed with his performance, but the attacker is also being tracked by other Serie A …

The UEFA Europa Conference League reaches its conclusion for the 2023-24 season tomorrow night when Olympiacos take on Fiorentina in the final in Athens. While it is UEFA’s third tier competition, it has again provided plenty of thrills and spills this season, culminating in the clash between the Greek giants – who are playing the final on home turf – …

As reported by Mark Douglas at The i, Newcastle are targeting four ‘high impact’ signings this summer while two current players are now likely to leave the club. Missing out on European football has been a blow to Newcastle, especially when just a few weeks ago they were in pole position to claim the Europa League spot, but it has …

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne remains a top transfer target for clubs in Saudi Arabia, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. The experienced Belgium international has achieved pretty much all there is to achieve in the game during a great career with Man City, so it’s perhaps not too surprising to now see talk of him maybe taking up the …

Following their Turkish Super Lig triumph, Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek has revealed that he sees Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan as his ‘dream signing’ and will consider making a move for the veteran midfielder. Gundogan, 33, arrived at Barça last year, joining as a free agent after his contract at Manchester City expired. Even though the season did not go down …

Borussia Dortmund is one of the most storied football clubs in Germany, known for their passionate fanbase and a strong history in domestic and international competitions. A key highlight in their history is their performance in the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s premier club football tournament. Dortmund’s Champions League Triumph The 1996/97 Season: A Historic Victory Borussia Dortmund’s only Champions League …

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix, who are on loan from Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, respectively, both want to continue at Barcelona. However, the decision ultimately hinges on Barca’s new manager Hansi Flick. Barcelona have relieved Xavi of his responsibilities as manager — just over a month after announcing that he would continue …