Kieran Tripper says England cannot use lack of fitness as an excuse for coming up short in the Euro 2024 final. Spain ran-out 2-1 winners with a later winner in Berlin on Sunday night to crush the Three Lions hopes of landing their first major silverware in 58 years. England never lost a game when Trippier started… 🖤🤍 See you …

Arsenal FC journalist Charles Watts has responded to the recent transfer rumours involving Rennes wonderkid winger Desire Doue, who is also understood to be a target for Chelsea and Tottenham. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, Watts explained that he’s not had Arsenal’s interest confirmed by his sources, though he’s not surprised to …

The transfer market is set to heat up in Europe now that the European Championship has concluded. Top clubs across the continent will ideally want to bed down their squads well before pre-season is in full flow, to save any disruption ahead of the start of the 2024/25 campaign. From Arsenal’s point of view, adding the right players to their …

Journalist Ivan San Antonio, reporting through SPORT, has confirmed that Barcelona’s new manager, Hansi Flick, is giving preference to the acquisition of Dani Olmo for several reasons.  It is said that Flick’s vision aligns closely with that of Deco, with whom he maintains a fluid dialogue, particularly regarding their admiration for Olmo. Both Flick and Deco acknowledge the financial constraints …

Newcastle United have started their summer transfer business by strengthening their defese. The Magpies have managed to sign free agent Lloyd Kelly this summer after losing two of their starting centre-backs to long term injuries. Eddie Howe will be given the budget to spend on new signings this summer and with no concerns regarding the Profit and Sustainability Rules after …

A recent report by Luis Miguelsanz via SPORT suggests that Barcelona have received a concrete offer for young forward Vitor Roque from Saudi Arabia.  According to the journalist, Barcelona have made it clear that the youngster needs to find a new club before the end of August due to both sporting and financial considerations. However, the offers received so far …

Arsenal are interested in a potential transfer deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino this summer, according to Gunners writer and expert Charles Watts. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, Watts explained that Merino is a player appreciated by Arsenal, even if things haven’t got to a particularly advanced stage yet. Meanwhile, Watts …

England and Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer was heartbroken on Sunday when the Three Lions lost the Euro 2024 final against Spain. Palmer’s goal in the second half had given England some hope that they would be able to break their 58-year-old trophy drought but a late winner from Mikel Oyarzabal stopped them from winning the trophy that they desperately needed. …

No sooner has the European Championship concluded than Man City have advanced in talks for one of Spain’s exciting forward talents. Pep Guardiola will be looking to achieve an unprecedented fifth Premier League title in a row in 2024/25, and in order to do so, a freshening up of his incredible squad is a necessity. That City, like Pep’s Bayern …

Barcelona’s entire focus has shifted sharply towards securing the signature of Nico Williams, relegating all other transfer dealings to the sidelines, as reported by journalist Adrian Sanchez.  The Catalan club’s pursuit of the talented Athletic Bilbao star has become a matter of intense speculation and strategic manoeuvring. At the heart of Barcelona’s efforts lies the daunting task of meeting Williams’ …