Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has stated his view that Manchester United have had to let an underrated and important player leave in order to be able to sign Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, Romano made it clear that he agrees with Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand, …
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Joan Laporta knows he made a ‘risky gamble’ with Barcelona sporting director
It has been a volatile summer for Barcelona so far. Barring Dani Olmo, the club have found it difficult to secure deals for their top targets, with their hands virtually tied via La Liga’s strict Financial Fair Play regulations. However, part of the blame should also go to sporting director Deco, who has been quite able to pull players without …
Read More »Osimhen heartbreak after mammoth Saudi offer
Chelsea run a huge risk of losing out on Victor Osimhen after a mammoth offer for the player from Saudi side, Al-Ahli. A delegation from Al-Ahli now appear to be so confident in landing the Nigerian hit-man that they’ve sent a delegation to Italy to discuss the transfer. More Stories / Latest News According to …
Read More »Howe responds to three rumours, reveals “huge blow” and Tonali’s post-match boost
Eddie Howe has been discussing Joe Willock’s worrying injury, transfers rumours – both in and out – and Sandro Tonali after Wednesday night’s penalty shootout win at Forest in the Carabao Cup. On Willock, who was forced off in the first half after scoring our opener, Howe admitted it “doesn’t look good” as we wait to see if his latest …
Read More »Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano praises “important job” by Arsenal transfer chief Edu this summer
Arsenal director Edu has had a good summer in the transfer window, even if it’s been a bit quiet in terms of signings coming in at the Emirates Stadium, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Gunners have so far only signed Mikel Merino and Riccardo Calafiori, while David Raya’s loan was made permanent, as expected, but Romano has praised Edu for …
Read More »Barcelona only see one player in the team non-transferable ahead of deadline day
Barcelona are gearing up for a busy few days ahead as the club look to make desperate attempts to reinforce the squad, with Jonathan Tah emerging as the latest target. However, Barcelona’s bid to bring in new players could come at the cost of a few more departures as it is essential for the club to trim the squad and …
Read More »Hansi Flick specifically requests Barcelona management to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender
With just a few days remaining before the transfer market comes to a close, Barcelona are scrambling for late reinforcements. The club have been taken aback by a recent set of injuries. Especially in the defensive unit, coach Hansi Flick has had to deal with fresh injuries to Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen. This has forced Barcelona to look for …
Read More »Club to move quickly for Ramsdale replacement
It seems to have taken an age, but it has finally been confirmed that Arsenal goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale, has found himself a new club. Southampton will, apparently, be the beneficiary of the England international’s services, allowing the 26-year-old, who had been frozen out by Mikel Arteta since the arrival of David Raya, to resurrect what was fast becoming a fading …
Read More »Lo Celso and Reguilon expected to leave
With less than 48 hours of the transfer window remaining, Tottenham Hotspur are working hard to streamline the first-team squad. Ange Postecoglou will have clearly had input into which players he wants to keep and who are surplus to requirements, and though the club seemingly have left things until the last knockings, there is business to be done if players …
Read More »Stefan Bajcetic in limbo after Barcelona bid
With less than 48 hours to go until the transfer window closes for business this summer, one Liverpool ace has found himself in some kind of footballing limbo. New manager, Arne Slot, seems to be prepared to let Stefan Bajcetic on loan, and all previous rumours pointed to him moving to Austrian outfit, RB Salzburg, now managed by Jurgen Klopp’s …
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