Barcelona will kickstart a new era under manager Hansi Flick next week with the pre-season campaign set to begin on July 10. The German tactician’s arrival is expected to usher in some major changes within the club but the tradition of blooding in young talent from the academy and reserve ranks is expected to continue. With a number of senior …

With the summer transfer window open for business, it won’t be a surprise to see the Saudi Pro League on the prowl for players once again. Astronomical salaries being offered make it hard for any player and their families to turn down, though the league is still something of a fledgling enterprise which is only now beginning to gain traction …

The Round of 16 of the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024) is officially in the history books. The round started with reigning champions Italy taking on the in-form Switzerland. Everyone expected the Swiss to give the Azzurri a tough fight, but very few would have foreseen a 2-0 victory for Murat Yakin’s side. After the massive upset, Germany restored normalcy, …

Reports came out this week suggesting that there is a £40m release clause in the contract of Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka. It was transfer expert Fabrizio Romano that reported it, and he also says Chelsea would sell him for a good offer, but aren’t interested in loaning him out. #CFChttps://t.co/SUZohvxfHK — Chelsea Dodgers (@TheBlueDodger) July 2, 2024 Chelsea yesterday announced …

Everton have signed striker Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille for a fee reported to be in the region of £15million. Ndiaye joined the Ligue 1 giants at the start of last season from Sheffield United and made 42 appearances. However, he doesn’t feature in the plans of new OM boss Roberto De Zerbi and has been allowed to return to England. …

July 3 – In response to a parliamentary commission of enquiry (CPI), the Brazilian Confederation of Football (CBF) will set up a centralised reporting tool for match-fixing.  Fans, players and other stakeholders will be able to report cases of suspected match-fixing by telephone, by Internet and using a smartphone app. Later this week, senators will consider requests regarding recent allegations …

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is keen for a transfer move for French midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who is now a free agent after his contract at Juventus expired. Sources with a close understanding of Rabiot’s situation have informed CaughtOffside that Man Utd appreciate Rabiot, with Ten Hag an admirer of the 29-year-old and his style of play. It is …

Leicester City are reportedly one of a number of clubs who have made an offer for Danish striker Martin Braithwaite, along with fellow Premier League sides Everton and Southampton. According to Football Espana, Braithwaite has been offered a contract by these three clubs after leaving Espanyol, while there could also be the opportunity to stay in Spain with Valencia and …

UEFA has opened an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Turkey defender Merih Demiral. The centre-half scored twice as Vincenzo Montella’s side edged past Austria 2-1 in the round of 16 at Euro 2024 last night but his celebration after his second goal has sparked controversy. Demiral is accused of making a ‘wolf salute’, a gesture associated with the …

July 3 – Turkey’s Euro 2024 last-16 hero Merih Demiral is under investigation by UEFA after appearing to make an ultra-nationalist salute during his country’s victory against Austria. The 26-year-old celebrated his second goal by raising the index and little finger of each hand above his head, meaning he could face a potential suspension for the quarter-final. The gesture appeared to …