June 5 – English champions Manchester City have launched legal action against the Premier League ahead of their hearing over 115 charges of breaching financial rules. The Times reports that City are questioning the legality of the league’s associated party transaction (APT) rules, which determine whether sponsorship deals are financially ‘fair’. City claim the rules are “unlawful” and want to …

According to reports in the Netherlands, Newcastle are one of four Premier League clubs showing interest in Feyenoord star Lutsharel Geertruida. This comes from Dutch outlet AD, who report that Newcastle, Liverpool, Tottenham and West Ham are all keen on the versatile 23-year-old who can operate at right-back, centre-back and in midfield. It’s believed Geertruida’s future won’t be sorted until …

Fermin Lopez was by far the most surprising addition when Luis de la Fuente announced his 29-man preliminary Spain squad for the upcoming European Championship. Despite little to no experience in international level, Fermin was called up to the national team. Although the final squad will see three players bow out of the squad, Fermin is still part of the …

June 5 – The English FA wants a lifetime ban for Brazil and West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta if he is found guilty of alleged betting breaches. Paqueta is accused of deliberately getting booked in games against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth to help friends make money. The FA report states that “around sixty people placed bets on Paqueta to be booked in …

Hansi Flick’s appointment as Barcelona head coach has understandably induced optimism among the club’s supporters. However, making key signings and executing effective squad planning during the summer transfer window will be equally crucial. Barcelona legend Rivaldo holds the same sentiment and believes that the Catalans especially need to beef up two areas of the field: the forward and defensive lines. …

June 5 – England stunned Nations League Group 3 ­leaders France in Saint-Étienne with a 2-1 victory that boosted their Euro 2025 automatic qualification hopes. It was the first time England women had beaten the French in France since 1973, and the first time the French women had lost on home soil since the 2019 World Cup quarter finals. England remain …

Leeds United ace Ethan Ampadu has broken his silence on his future, appearing to signal strongly that he’s staying at the club despite the playoff final defeat to Southampton that saw them miss out on promotion to the Premier League. Ampadu has been a key player for Leeds and a popular figure with the Elland Road crowd, and it now …

Paxten Aaronson enjoyed a productive loan spell in the Dutch Eredivisie last season and is set for another move this summer. Aaronson’s loan spell at Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem concluded last week, with the American midfielder now set for potential U.S. men’s national team duty at the Paris Olympics. After making 14 combined appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt during the first …

Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are among the suitors for Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, who is likely to be on the move in this summer’s transfer window, according to Jonathan Johnson. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, the French football expert explained that the TV rights situation in Ligue 1 means there’s some uncertainty over players’ futures this …

Newly-crowned Real Madrid Player of the Season Jude Bellingham has shown off the club’s new home kit for the 2024/25 season. England prodigy Bellingham and team-mates including Brazil’s Vinicius Junior have modelled the design for the Spanish and European champions. The shirt has a subtle Houndstooth pattern woven into the fabric and is inspired by the Chulapo jackets and waistcoats …