September 12 – On-demand food and Q-commerce app talabat has become an Official Regional Partner of the AFC’s new club competition eco-system. talabat will activate across the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan and Iraq markets in an initial one-season deal. The partnership covers the AFC the rebranded and expanded AFC Champions League Elite, the new-launch Women’s Champions League, and the Champions …

Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool are set to battle for the same player next summer. The Red Devils were active in the transfer market this summer compared to their rivals Liverpool, who only managed to sign two players. The clubs have set their sights on their future transfer targets already, with both of them keeping an eye on …

Transfer news journalist Fabrizio Romano has spoken out on what really went on with Barcelona winger Raphinha this summer after Deco spoke about the club having offers for him. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, Romano said the club Deco may have been referring to was Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, though …

Everton head to Aston Villa on Saturday with Sean Dyche’s men having suffered three heavy defeats so far this season. a 3-0 defeat to Brighton, 4-0 loss to Spurs and 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth has raised more questions about their defensive frailties, something that Dyche was originally brought in to address. With the side leaking goals there is a good …

Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is still in talks over a potential transfer to Brazilian club Flamengo, but nothing is done yet and the finances in the deal could make it complicated to get it finalised. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, transfer news guru Fabrizio Romano provided his latest insight into Martial’s future, with Flamengo …

Juventus is eager to reduce Dušan Vlahović’s salary through a new contract negotiation. Once his current deal reaches its peak, the Serbian striker is set to become the highest-paid player in Serie A, earning €12 million per season. The agreement Juventus made with Vlahović includes annual salary increases, positioning him to surpass the current top earner, Lautaro Martínez, who earns …

According to a new report, Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on recent England debutant Angel Gomes ahead of a possible January move for the Lille midfielder. This comes from The Sun (dubious, I know), who claim that Newcastle could make a cut-price January move for the 24-year-old as his contract is set to run out in the summer …

Rodrigo Bentancur has been charged by the Football Association for comments he made about Tottenham team-mate Son Heung-min. Bentancur was a guest on Uruguayan TV show Pro La Camiseta in June when host Rafa Cotelo asked for a Spurs player’s shirt. Bentancur replied by saying: “Sonny’s? It could be Sonny’s cousin too as they all look the same.” Bet £10 …

There now look to be concrete chances of experienced full-back Kieran Trippier staying at Newcastle United this season despite transfer rumours involving Turkish clubs and even talk of the former England international terminating his contract at St James’ Park. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, Fabrizio Romano provided an update on Trippier’s situation, …

Liverpool are showing an increasing interest in the potential transfer of Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, whose situation is also being monitored by the likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Bayern have spoken publicly about their desire to tie Musiala down to a new contract, but CaughtOffside understands that Liverpool have been put firmly on alert …