Barcelona are unlikely to complete the permanent signing of Joao Cancelo from Man City this summer as the Premier League champions continue to seek €30m for the 30-year-old. The Portuguese star spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan with the Catalan club and won people over on the La Liga outfit’s board across the 42 games he featured in, scoring four goals …
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Harry Maguire not leaving Man United despite expiring 2025 contract
Man United will not part ways with Harry Maguire this summer despite the centre-back’s contract expiring in 2025. The defender has been with the Manchester club since making the £80m move from Leicester City in 2019, a transfer that has not proved value for money over the last five years. The 31-year-old has had an up-and-down career at Man United, with …
Read More »Barcelona on the cusp of returning to 1:1 rule as €40m fund injection set to arrive
While the sports management headed by director Deco continues to work on new signings and departures to complete Hansi Flick’s squad, Barcelona executives are pouring efforts to ensure that the club can operate under the 1:1 rule this summer. And, Ferran Correas of SPORT is now reporting that there may finally be light at the end of the tunnel as …
Read More »Latest on Arsenal and Marseille deal
There looks to be an issue emerging with Arsenal and Marseille as they negotiate the transfer of striker Eddie Nketiah this summer, according to French football expert Jonathan Johnson. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Johnson explained that what currently seems to be holding this move up is the gap between Arsenal and Marseille on Nketiah’s …
Read More »Barcelona defensive outcast on the radars of Real Sociedad, wages an issue
The transfer window has been off to a very slow start for FC Barcelona despite the club being linked with several incomings and departures. There have been no significant exits thus far and as a result, the signings of top targets like Nico Williams and Dani Olmo are yet to materialise. One of the several players who has been linked …
Read More »Brilliant Bayern win with best-ever defensive record
Bayern Munich led the Bundesliga table from week one to week 34 to win the league by 10 points over Werder Bremen in 2007/08, setting a new record for least goals conceded in the process. Bremen had been close to Bayern in the Hinrunde, but stumbled a little after the winter break to finish just two points ahead of third-placed …
Read More »PSG rumours played down by expert
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain but there also seems to be interest in Nico Williams and it might be a bit early to know for sure who they’re going to make a priority in that position anyway. That’s according to French football expert Jonathan Johnson, who has once again provided his transfer insights to …
Read More »Juventus monitoring three Koopmeiners alternatives, including Matt O’Riley
Juventus are still hoping to sign Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners, but are simultaneously keeping an eye on three potential alternatives. The Bianconeri have already agreed terms with the Dutchman who would earn around 4.5 million euros per year in Turin. However, the Old Lady hasn’t been able to secure an accord with Atalanta who are requesting 60 million euros to …
Read More »Barcelona defensive duo have no intentions to leave the club
FC Barcelona’s targets in the summer transfer window exemplify their high ambitions for next season. However, sales are deemed essential for the club to stay in line with their financial resources, putting the future of many fringe players up in the air. Speculation from the media has prominently featured names like Inigo Martinez and Eric Garcia. Considering Barcelona’s depth in …
Read More »Man United reach agreement to make their third summer signing
Manchester United are trying to sign Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that an agreement has been reached until 2029 with an option of another year. 🚨🔴 Understand the agreement reached between Man United and Noussair Mazraoui is on five year deal valid until June 2029. It also includes an option for further year, 2030. Same …
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