Hansi Flick’s appointment as the new coach of Barcelona is set to bring significant tactical changes to the team. In that context, a recent report from SPORT indicates that the German manager plans to utilise young midfielder Pedri in a way similar to how he developed Jamal Musiala at Bayern Munich. It is to be noted that Flick was the …

According to reports, Alan Pardew has emerged as a surprise contender for the vacant manager’s job at Burnley. The Sun report that the Clarets have ‘made contact’ with the former Newcastle United boss in their search to replace Vincent Kompany, who got the job at Bayern Munich despite Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League. It’s believed the 62-year-old is looking …

The appointment of Enzo Maresca by Chelsea seemed an odd choice on the face of it. Though the Italian had worked under Pep Guardiola at Man City, he had no top-flight managerial experience to speak of, unlike Mauricio Pochettino who agreed to depart Stamford Bridge by mutual consent. Just when it appeared that the Argentinian was getting things together, he …

Arsenal reportedly remain very interested in the potential transfer of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, even if there’s some uncertainty about him wanting to leave his hometown. According to The Athletic, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Zubimendi, who also has the benefit of a bargain £50million release clause, but it seems the Spain international has not …

In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure in the forming of the Premier League, discusses why Chelsea are at the last chance saloon with Enzo Maresca, why West Ham will be sold within three years, why VAR won’t be scrapped – and more!  — Chelsea …

Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz would reportedly like to join Juventus as an exchange deal with Weston McKennie is brewing. As we reportedly yesterday, the two clubs could be working on a swap deal that would see the Brazilian and American stars heading in opposite directions. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli has already met …

Arsenal are reportedly considered to be in pole position to seal the transfer of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko ahead of the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United. Fabrizio Romano recently told CaughtOffside about all three of Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd being in for Sesko this summer, while the talented young Slovenia international has rejected approaches from the Saudi …

Even though reports suggested that Hansi Flick and FC Barcelona see Frenkie de Jong as an ‘untouchable’, the Dutchman’s future at the club continues to remain uncertain. The Netherlands international’s wages are a concern for the Blaugrana while the fact that he has interest from several clubs and would fetch a big fee also make him an attractive prospect for …

Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde could possibly be one to watch on the transfer market this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest column for the Daily Briefing, Romano explained that nothing seems to be happening with Balde for the moment, as he’s happy at the Nou Camp and not looking for a way out of …

According to a report from SPORT, former Barcelona manager, Xavi, had his sights set on Artem Dovbyk, the striker from Girona, as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski for the upcoming season. It is no secret that Xavi and Lewandowski did not exactly see eye to eye, and things didn’t end on the best of terms between them.  Even though …