Manchester United have shown some interest in the potential transfer of Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella, but CaughtOffside understands they have been given a firm answer that he is absolutely not available. Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Barella is considered a hugely important player for Inter, who have also pointed to the fact …

Newcastle United could be set to land promising Georgian youngster Vakthang Salia, with the 17-year-old closing in on a move to Tyneside ahead of the 2025/26 season. As reported by Santi Aouna at Foot Mercato, Salia looks set to make the move from Dinamo Tbilisi to Tyneside next season, with a ‘full agreement’ close between the two clubs. Born in …

Liverpool are currently dealing with the peculiar situation regarding three of their most important players. Virgil Van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold have entered the last year of their contract at the club and much of the conversation this season has been about their future. The Reds have performed well this season under new manager Arne Slot and jumped …

Although Arsenal won’t be able to complete any transfers before the January transfer window, unless an unexpected free transfer reveals itself, the Gunners are already looking ahead to the new year. CaughtOffside sources have advanced that the North Londoners hold a serious interest in one exciting young player, but they do face competition from Premier League rivals, Liverpool, after the …

Liverpool may have had a quiet summer transfer window but they are already busy in making plans for their future transfers. The Reds managed to sign Giorgi Mamardashvili and Federico Chiesa in the summer transfer window, with the former expected to join the Reds next season after spending this season on loan at Valencia. The Merseyside club’s widely reported pursuit …

September 25 – UEFA is to increase funds allocated to clubs not taking part in its men’s competitions, also capping the amount going to the top five federations. “Last year, the UEFA Executive Committee approved a significant increase in the distribution of solidarity for clubs not participating in UEFA’s men’s club competitions for the 2024-27 cycle, which will see the …

Manchester United are reportedly keeping a close eye on the situation of Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe as current Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag remains under the microscope at Old Trafford. Man Utd had a really poor season last term, but ultimately decided to stick with Ten Hag this summer, though it seems the club are still not 100% …

Although drawing at Man City would almost always be seen as a positive result for Arsenal, the way in which the point came about will surely have left all connected with the club disappointed. After taking a 2-1 lead into the break, the Gunners then set about defending for their lives at the Etihad Stadium as they looked to preserve …

September 24 – Welsh club The New Saints, the first team from the Welsh leagues to ever qualify for European club competition, will play their league phase matches in the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League in England at the 9,875 capacity Croud Meadow, the home of Shrewsbury Town who play in England’s League 1. Although UEFA Conference League rules stipulate that …

September 24 – UEFA has admitted that the decision not to award a penalty for Marc Cucurella’s handball during Spain’s 2-1 extra-time victory over Germany in the Euro 2024 quarter-final was a mistake.  According to a report from UEFA’s Referees Committee, Cucurella’s controversial handball, which occurred in the penalty area during extra-time following a shot from Germany’s Jamal Musiala, should …