Malo Gusto is only 20-years-old and is already becoming one of the most important players in this Chelsea team. He has it all and above all, his attitude and mentality is incredible and is THE key. The signing of Gusto for me simply MUST prove to be the blueprint for future Chelsea recruitment. I don’t mean his age as such, …

French football expert Jonathan Johnson has weighed in on the recent stories about AC Milan and France left-back Theo Hernandez potentially being a transfer target for Bayern Munich this summer. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Johnson explained that he could see there being interest in Hernandez this summer, especially if Milan don’t end the season …

With Xavi Hernandez standing firm on his decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season, the club are scouring the market for a replacement. One of the names most prominently linked with the Blaugrana as an option to take over as manager is Brighton & Hove Albion’s Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian is regarded highly at Can Barça …

Liverpool have a long-standing interest in Lens manager Franck Haise as he’s linked as a possible outsider in the race to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield this summer. The French tactician has done impressive work during his time in Ligue 1, though most Premier League fans are probably not that familiar with him, so might be surprised seeing him mentioned …

Renowned journalist Charles Watts, who specializes in Arsenal transfer news, has explained the complexities of potential moves for Brentford attacker Ivan Toney and Napoli ace Victor Osimhen. Ivan Toney Not At The Top Of Arsenal’s Wishlist, Claims Charles Watts Arsenal has long been linked with a move for Brentford’s Toney. According to some reports, the Gunners almost signed Toney in …

At 9-8 in 2023, the Colts tied with Jacksonville for second in the AFC South. Indianapolis’ season was ripped apart when rookie QB Anthony Richardson needed shoulder surgery. They were left with no choice but to start backup Gardner Minshew for their final 13 regular season games. Minshew went 7-6 in 13 starts for the Colts in 2023. However, he …

A few weeks ago I wrote a piece about the flexibility of the squad assembled by Edu and Mikel Arteta. In the article, I argued that while the increasing depth of the Arsenal squad has been a welcome, if gradual, development, really it is the flexibility of the players in it that have allowed Arteta to problem solve and to …

Mark Twain is attributed to having said: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” It is an adage that often rings true in modern football as players are – rightly or wrongly – judged by the numbers they return during a season. However, these stats can often be used selectively to reinforce a particular narrative. Is …

French football expert Jonathan Johnson has responded to the recent transfer rumours linking Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal with Paris Saint-Germain. The 16-year-old winger is one of the most exciting prospects in world football right now, having already established himself as a first-team regular for Barca, whilst also winning four senior caps for the Spanish national team. Barcelona will no doubt …

Despite being snubbed in the January transfer window, Bayern Munich refuse to give up on their pursuit of Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo. The 25-year-old Uruguayan centre-back is one of the priority transfer targets for the Bundesliga champions heading into the summer, reports BILD (h/t Mundo Deportivo). As such, they are hatching a plan to get their hands on their top …