Thomas Partey is expected to leave Arsenal during the summer of 2025 and transfer expert Matteo Moretto can’t see the midfielder returning to La Liga as things stand.  The 31-year-old has been linked with a move away from North London during recent transfer windows but his exit is almost certain in 2025 when his current Gunners contract expires. Partey has …

Lionel Messi could have had a very different career if he had accepted offers from two of Europe’s most prominent clubs: Real Madrid and Arsenal. In a recent interview, Horacio Gaggioli, Messi’s first agent, revealed that both clubs were interested in signing the young Argentine when he was still a teenager. Despite the allure of these opportunities, Messi chose to remain loyal to Barcelona; …

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has hit back at previous disparaging claims made by the club’s sporting director. Paul Mitchell was recently hired to the executive role in July following the departure of Dan Ashworth. The club’s former sporting director joined rivals Manchester United in a $4 million deal. Mitchell arrived at the Magpies as the summer transfer window was in …

This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive transfer news via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io It is official and confirmed by Arsenal that Mikel Arteta has signed a new deal at the London club until 2027. This was fully …

Thiago Motta’s season is about to intensify as Juventus begins their Champions League campaign. The Bianconeri have only played three league games so far, but they are set to compete in at least four different competitions between now and next summer. With the fixture schedule tightening next week, there are concerns about how the team will manage the increased demands. …

Paul Merson believes Chelsea missed a trick by allowing West Ham United to sign striker Niclas Füllkrug this summer.  Both clubs embarked on a lavish summer of spending to back respective new managers Enzo Maresca and Julen Lopetegui. Füllkrug was heralded by many as one of the best signings of the summer by any Premier League side after his exploits …

Former Tottenham midfielder Michael Brown has already ruled the club out of the Premier League title race and believes the ‘pressure is starting to mount’ on manager Ange Postecoglou. After an initially strong start to life under Postecoglou, Spurs fell away last season and ultimately ended up finishing fifth, despite Champions League qualification long being within their grasp. The Lilywhites …

Out of all the quarterbacks currently in the NFL, Tua Tagovailoa has definitely experienced the most trauma with concussion injuries and again on Thursday he was taken off after a knock to the head. Tua Tagovailoa Concussed Many NFL fans have called for Tua Tagovailoa to retire from football this week, after the Dolphins quarterback suffered yet another concerning looking …

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has claimed superstar duo Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe are not letting critics get the better of them. The manager has declared they are happy and working as hard as possible to recapture their best form. A Slow Start For Real Madrid Duo Vinicius Jr. & Kylian Mbappe The two most explosive attackers in La …

Danilo has struggled for game time at Juventus this season, despite being one of their key players last term. The Bianconeri have been giving opportunities to some young players, though traditionally, managers have relied more on experienced veterans. Thiago Motta has emphasised that he has no favourites, but the new era at Juve seems to benefit only certain players. When …