The future of Mika Faye has come into focus in recent weeks, with the Barcelona youngster widely expected to leave the club in the coming summer. Faye is regarded as one of the most talented defensive prospects at the club right now. However, his uncertain prospects in the first-team have forced the player to consider an exit this summer. FC …
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Leicester City manager Steve Cooper eyeing move for Liverpool outcast
After getting promoted to the Premier League, Leicester City lost their manager to Chelsea. Enzo Maresca left the Championship winners to join Chelsea, replacing Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge. The Foxes decided to appoint Premier League experienced manager Steve Cooper and now he is determined to extend the team’s stay in the Premier League by eyeing summer signings. A number …
Read More »Manchester United and Erik Ten Hag
After weeks of deliberation, Manchester United’s new sporting owners have made a call about their men’s first team managerial position; Erik ten Hag stays. Artwork by Charbak Dipta Yes, two trophies in two seasons makes for quite the narrative for this fallen-giant, waterfall-boasting circus of a footballing institution, but with United entering the off-season on the back of their lowest …
Read More »Chelsea decide against activating Barcelona key target’s €58 million release clause
Over the past few days, there has been a lot of speculation surrounding the future of Nico Williams, who has become a priority transfer target for FC Barcelona this summer. The 21-year-old Spanish winger has a release clause worth €58 million in his contract with Athletic Club and is attracting widespread interest. Indeed, apart from Barcelona, Chelsea have been long-term …
Read More »Declan Rice defended by Arsenal journalist Charles Watts
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts has hit back at Gary Neville after his criticism of the way Declan Rice has been playing for England at Euro 2024. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Watts felt it was laughable to compare Rice to someone like Toni Kroos with the quality of his passing and his style of play …
Read More »Mirko Di Natale: Palermo looking to sign Juventus youngsters Turicchia & Hasa
Palermo are reportedly keeping tabs on two of the finest Juventus Next Gen starlets in the shape of Riccardo Turicchia and Luis Hasa. The Rosanero are determined to make their return to the top flight as soon as possible, so they continue to work on bolstering their ranks. This season, the Siclians reached the Serie B playoffs, but couldn’t go …
Read More »Arsenal star’s future should be clear soon as talks ongoing amid transfer interest from Germany & Italy
Arsenal attacking midfielder Emile Smith Rowe could come to a decision on his future soon, according to Charles Watts in the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the piece, Watts explained that Smith Rowe has interest from clubs in England, Germany and Italy, but that talks are ongoing to work out his future. Fulham …
Read More »Fabrizio Romano: West Ham set to launch new bid for £40m Newcastle target
West Ham look set to launch a third bid for Wolves defender Max Kilman; who was the subject of a part-exchange offer from Newcastle United over the weekend. The Telegraph reported that Newcastle offered Elliot Anderson-plus-cash for the centre-back, but this offer was quickly rejected with the club demanding £40m. A few days later, Fabrizio Romano reveals that West Ham …
Read More »Exclusive: Arsenal expert discusses chances of pulling off Jorginho-esque transfer deal
Arsenal FC journalist Charles Watts has discussed the prospect of the Gunners sealing the transfer of Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich amid some speculation that he’d be keen to move to the Emirates Stadium. Kimmich is in the final year of his contract with Bayern and it seems likely he’ll have a lot of interest if he doesn’t sign a …
Read More »Exclusive: Arsenal admire La Liga star but interested clubs “surprised” by transfer demands, says expert
Arsenal like and admire Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams but it’s not yet clear if they’ll be willing to pay the big money required to get the deal done, according to Charles Watts. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Watts explained that although the Gunners have some appreciation of the Spain international, he doesn’t expect them to …
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