September 2 – FIFA is continuing to drag its feet over the crisis in the Middle East by once again delaying a review of a Palestinian bid to have Israel kicked out over its destruction of Gaza. At the FIFA Congress in Bangkok in May, FIFA president Gianni Infantino mandated a panel of independent legal experts to assess the Palestine – …

Could Erik ten Hag already be in serious trouble at Manchester United after consecutive Premier League defeats to Brighton and Liverpool? Man Utd notably searched for a new manager during the summer before eventually deciding to stick with Ten Hag, even if the Dutch tactician hasn’t done the most convincing job so far at Old Trafford. It seems Ten Hag’s …

Arsenal FC journalist Charles Watts has explained precisely how the Gunners responded to missing out on the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko earlier this summer. According to Watts, as he spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Arsenal didn’t exactly set out to make a new signing up front a top priority ahead of this …

Gary Neville has given his verdict on Newcastle United’s transfer business in the last couple of months and taken a swipe at PSR for restricting a number of Premier League clubs. Newcastle fans and Eddie Howe especially were left disappointed as deadline day passed having failed to secure a major signing when we probably needed at least another centre back …

Phil Foden did not feature for Manchester City against West Ham on Saturday afternoon. The 24-year-old’s absence did not end up costing the Cityzens after a hattrick from Erling Haaland continued the side’s perfect start to the season. Foden’s omission was a talking point though. The talented playmaker has not featured in any of the defending champions’ opening three matches, …

Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad have made a £29.5million bid for Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The transfer window in the Saudi Pro League closes later today, enabling teams to hoover up any unwanted players from around Europe’s major leagues. Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets Valid Today: 2 September 2024 18+ New Customers …

September 2 – The threat of Russian air raids forced the Ukrainian top-flight league match between Kryvbas and Shakhtar to be postponed on Sunday. The hotel where the Shakhtar players were staying had already been destroyed as a result of the shelling of Kryvyi Rih by the Russian army, with three people reportedly killed. Despite that, the two clubs at first …

Arsenal FC expert Charles Watts has spoken exclusively to CaughtOffside to discuss the Raheem Sterling transfer deal following his surprise late loan move from Chelsea. Sterling was not the top target in attack for the Gunners this summer, but he was snapped up as a market opportunity late on in the window when moves for other targets like Nico Williams …

According to Fabrizio Romano, Al-Ittihad are in advanced negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain after expressing serious interest in the services of Danilo Pereira. The 32-year-old defensive midfielder, who also plays occasionally as a centre-back, appears to have no place in the plans of PSG coach Luis Enrique after a summer of uncertainty. His contract at the club runs until the end …

After winning their first two Serie A fixtures with ease, Juventus had to settle for a goalless draw against Roma on Sunday night. The Bianconeri faithful were hoping to celebrate a victory at the Allianz Stadium against a wounded opponent, but the Giallorossi proved well-prepared, especially on the defensive phase. Therefore, Thiago Motta’s attackers failed to produce the goods upfront, …