Paris Saint-Germain’s excellent Uruguayan midfielder, Manuel Ugarte, remains a key signing for Manchester United this summer. CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of the latest developments understand, however, that until Brazilian midfielder, Casemiro, is sold, there simply isn’t enough room in the budget. Despite the reported interest of Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr and Al-Qadsiah, the Red Devils are having trouble moving Casemiro on. Man …

The 2024-25 season is a special one for Barcelona as it marks the club’s 125th anniversary. To commemorate the same, Nike designed a unique retro kit for the season resembling the iconic kits of the 1998-99 and 1999-00 seasons. The new kit, officially unveiled earlier today, has hit the club’s stores in Barcelona and the reaction from the fans has …

Mundo Deportivo reports that young talents Noah Darvich and Alexis Olmedo have made a significant impression on Barcelona’s new manager, Hansi Flick, during their initial training sessions.  This marks an exciting development as Barcelona gears up for the upcoming season. Barcelona resumed training on Thursday with a single session, marking the second week under Flick’s guidance. The German coach had …

Enzo Maresca has the hardest job in elite level football this summer and going into the new season, and that statement would have come even before the Enzo Fernandez racism incident. With that as well, he has an even tougher task to unite a group of players and get them ticking enough to challenge at the very top again. Make …

July 18 – Italian prosecutors have requested that former Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli, one of the most powerful figures in European football in his heyday, and other former executives of the club stand trial over allegations of false accounting during their tenure. The move follows a prolonged investigation into the financial practices of Italy’s most successful and storied club. In November …

Former Newcastle striker, Michael Owen, has risked the wrath of the St. James’ Park faithful with his latest piece of advice. The Toon Army heartily sang Owen’s name from the terraces when he partnered Alan Shearer up front during the mid to late 2000s. However, they might think twice about doing so now after his comments regarding Eddie Howe and …

July 18 – Angel City have agreed terms for the sale of a ‘majority’ stake in the LA-based NWSL club to Willow Bay and Bob Iger, giving the club a $250 million valuation, the highest of any women’s team in professional sport worldwide. Willow Bay, who is the Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and Bob …

Leeds United are reportedly in direct talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a possible summer transfer for right-back Rasmus Kristensen. That’s according to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, who has reported the Denmark international is pushing for the deal to be finalised. ?? Eintracht Frankfurt now in direct talks with Leeds United to find an agreement about a transfer of …

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly asked the club to give Ferland Mendy a new deal as soon as possible. According to Football-Espana, the Italian manager wants to be able to depend on the French defender after the club missed out on Manchester United-bound Leny Yoro. Carlo Ancelotti Wants To Secure Ferland Mendy’s Future Having added Kylian Mbappe to …

Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain but may have to force his way out of the Etihad Stadium to get there, according to Jonathan Johnson.  Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, the French football expert explained that Alvarez could make sense as a good fit for PSG, whilst also potentially offering the …