Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow was apparently on Manchester United’s radar last summer as a Plan B option in case they’d failed to sign Andre Onana, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Netherlands international has impressed in his time in the Eredivisie and Romano has responded to the player being once again linked with Arsenal as a potential replacement for Aaron Ramsdale …

On Thursday, Galway United will host Drogheda United at Eamonn Deacy Park in a crucial League of Ireland Premier Division clash. Both teams are eager to get back to winning ways after recent struggles. Galway United, sitting fifth in the league, have experienced back-to-back defeats, while Drogheda United, currently in the relegation playoff spot, are on a six-match winless streak. …

Club News June 12, 2024 – 10:00 am Juventus wants to sign Atalanta’s Teun Koopmeiners, but La Dea is playing hardball over the Dutchman’s signature. Koopmeiners has been one of the finest midfielders in Europe over the last two seasons, and he won the Europa League with Atalanta last …

After it was confirmed yesterday that a full agreement has been reached over a five-year deal, it’s emerged this morning that Lloyd Kelly is on Tyneside to undergo his medical at Newcastle United. The recently-released Bournemouth defender will sign on a free transfer until 2029, with an option of a further year to keep him at the club until 2030. …

According to a report from La Vanguardia, a new and growing group of members opposed to the management of Joan Laporta’s board of directors will make themselves known publicly this summer with the aim of alerting Barcelona’s supporters to what they consider to be an ‘emergency’ situation. The group, led by Joan Camprubí Montal, has been holding meetings for more …

Transfer news journalist Fabrizio Romano has responded to claims about Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rudiger being a target for Saudi Pro League clubs such as Al Nassr this summer. According to Romano, as he spoke to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, the Germany international is fully settled and happy at Real Madrid, and the Spanish giants are also …

The Argentine Primera Division clash between Independiente and Banfield promises an intense battle as both teams strive to improve their standings. Independiente, still seeking their first victory of the season, will host Banfield at the Estadio Libertadores de America on Thursday. With only three points from four games, the hosts are eager to turn their season around, while Banfield, who …

According to Fabrizio Romano, Benjamin Sesko has decided to stay at RB Leipzig past this summer and sign a new, improved contract with the Bundesliga side. Sesko’s decision will have come as a huge disappointment for Arsenal and Chelsea, both of whom had hoped to bring the Slovenia international to the Premier League. Previous reports credited Newcastle and Manchester United …

By now, it is well-established that FC Barcelona have their sights set on a summer move for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. The Catalans are eager to strengthen the left flank of their attacking unit and have identified the 21-year-old speedster as the best fit. For his part, Nico, too, would be ‘excited’ to join Barcelona, although any deal is …

Arsenal apparently really tried to seal the transfer of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko this summer but ultimately couldn’t get a deal done as he’s now signed a new contract to stay with the Bundesliga giants. That’s according to Fabrizio Romano as he spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, running through all the …