Leeds United are gearing up for a crucial summer transfer window after narrowly missing out on promotion by losing the Championship playoff final to Southampton 1-0 last season. The club aims to bolster their squad while offloading several players. One of the key exits could be Junior Firpo, who is reportedly close to a return to Real Betis, with personal …
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Leny Yoro unveils major reasons for joining Man United this summer
Man United have announced the signing of Leny Yoro from Lille as part of a €62m deal and the French defender has unveiled the reasons why he chose to move to Manchester. The 18-year-old has penned a five-year contract at Old Trafford until June 2029, with the option to extend for a further year. The centre-back was the subject of …
Read More »Yoro Man Utd, Neves PSG, Rabiot & more
This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Jonathan Johnson’s exclusive transfer articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io Leny Yoro is heading to Manchester United and it’s certainly a somewhat unexpected destination for him. It’s a very interesting transfer and I think Lille …
Read More »Dustin Poirier Refusing To Retire From The UFC On A Loss
Veteran UFC fighter Dustin Poirier says he won’t retire on a losing record, with his latest loss coming to Islam Makhachev in June earlier this year. Dustin Poirier Refuses To Retire Despite losing three of his last five fights in the UFC, Dustin Poirier is keen to not go out on a loss and so the 25-year-old is refusing to …
Read More »Will he play in US tour?
The latest Galactico at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe, will not join the team on their preseason tour in the US. Nonetheless, fans can look forward to seeing him in action when the competitive season begins. Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid comes after years of speculation and marks a significant addition to the team’s attacking prowess. His presence will likely bolster …
Read More »Amanda Staveley has eyes set on another Premier League club as her next football investment project after Newcastle success
According to Bloomberg, Amanda Staveley, the former Newcastle United board member, is exploring her next football investment project, with Tottenham emerging as a potential target. AS Monaco are also under consideration by the British business executive. Staveley, who played a crucial role in the Saudi consortium’s takeover of Newcastle in October 2021, recently raised approximately £500 million for investments in …
Read More »Caitlin Clark set a new WNBA record with 19 assists vs. the Wings
The hype around Caitlin Calrk is real and it’s for a good reason. After four seasons at Iowa, Clark was the first overall pick by the Indiana Fever. In college, Clark was the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer for men’s and women’s basketball. Clark is truly a generational talent and she’s proved that in her rookie season with Indiana. Through 26 …
Read More »Chet Holmgren said he likes to play in Miami because their arena is ’empty’
At 57-25, the Oklahoma City Thunder finished first in the Western Conference. That was OKC’s best regular season record since 2013-14. The Thunder swept the Pelicans in the first round but lost in six games in the Conference semi-finals to Dallas. Despite not reaching their ultimate goal, OKC still has a ton of potential heading into 2024-25. One of the …
Read More »Xavier Jacobelli reckons Juventus target is worth 60 million euros
Journalist Xavier Jacobelli has commented on Juventus’ pursuit of Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta. The midfielder is their main target for the summer, and Juve considers him the player who will complete their midfield rebuild. They have already secured the signatures of Douglas Luiz and Khephren Thuram while retaining Manuel Locatelli, Nicolò Fagioli, and Fabio Miretti. With at least four trophies …
Read More »Why we don’t want another Copa America in the USA
With North America hosting Copa America for the first time since the Centenario in 2016, it was supposed to be the biggest edition ever. Sixteen teams, a strong crop of sides from North America, and potentially Lionel Messi’s final tournament with Argentina. Despite all the makings of great storylines, the negative aspects of the tournament took the headlines at the …
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