Liverpool star Ryan Gravenberch has provided Liverpool fans with a boost with his latest social media post. The 21-year-old picked up an injury to his ankle ligaments during the Carabao Cup final and was in severe pain after a clumsy challenge from Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo. The Dutch star had to come off after just 28 minutes and has not featured for …
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Sam Kerr to face criminal trial in England over alleged racial abuse of police officer
March 5 – Chelsea and Australia star Sam Kerr will face a criminal trial next year for alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. The 30-year-old Kerr (pictured) pleaded not guilty to the offence at a court hearing on Monday, the Crown Prosecution Service said. She is scheduled to appear in Court in February 2025. “The charge relates to …
Read More »Barcelona set sights on 39-year-old Portuguese manager as top choice to replace Xavi
With the search for a new manager at FC Barcelona underway, a number of candidates have emerged as possible replacements for Xavi Hernandez. The likes of Hansi Flick, Roberto De Zerbi, and Thomas Tuchel have been heavily linked while reports earlier today claimed that club president Joan Laporta and director Deco wanted Luis Enrique back. There have been passing links …
Read More »Kris Boyd claims defender Tottenham sold for just £6m is like Virgil van Dijk
Kris Boyd believes defender Cameron Carter-Vickers’ impact for Celtic is comparable to Virgil Van Dijk’s at Liverpool. Leaving Spurs in 2021, Carter-Vickers, 26, joined the Hoops, initially on loan before signing permanently the following season for a reported €7 million. More Stories / Latest News And after recently returning to full fitness from injury, Carter-Vickers is …
Read More »PSG trying to sign Barcelona’s Gavi instead
Paris Saint-Germain are not currently pursuing the potential transfer of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, while there’s also nothing to the recent Manchester United links. That’s according to transfer news expert Ben Jacobs in his latest Daily Briefing column, with the reporter telling CaughtOffside that De Jong currently seems to be settled at the Nou Camp, though his Barca teammate …
Read More »Kieran Trippier injury update after calf scan on Monday
Newcastle United are hopeful Kieran Trippier will be fit to face Chelsea next Monday following a minor calf injury. It’s believed a scan on Monday showed no serious damage after the right-back was forced off in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Wolves at St James’ Park. Trippier has revealed that his calf is “feeling good”, suggesting he won’t be missing for …
Read More »Leeds transfer in doubt as player flops after medical condition
Marc Roca’s expected permanent transfer to Real Betis has been thrown into doubt. After enjoying an impressive spell during the first half of the season, Roca, 27, Betis looked certain to make the midfielder’s switch permanent in the summer. However, according to recent reports in the Spanish media, the La Liga club are now unsure if they’re going to pursue …
Read More »Arsenal and Liverpool face paying £80m
Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham could all be teams to watch in the race for the transfer of Wolves winger Pedro Neto this summer, according to Ben Jacobs. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, the transfer news expert stated that Neto won’t come cheap, with Wolves hoping for at least £65m, but possibly as high as £80m for …
Read More »Juventus could resort to Samardzic as Koopmeiners deals gets complicated
Juventus could reportedly turn their attention to Lazar Samardzic as their task to sign Teun Koopmeiners is becoming increasingly daunting. The Bianconeri have long identified the Atalanta star as the primary target to enhance the middle of the park for next season. But as Tuttosport explains, finding an agreement with La Dea won’t be easy for the Old Lady. As …
Read More »Winger reveals he is open to joining Aston Villa
Former Aston Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi has revealed he is ‘open’ to returning to the Midlands. The 28-year-old, who left Villa Park in 2022, moved from PSV before joining German side Mainz last summer. However, he hasn’t played a competitive football match since October, when he was suspended by Mainz following political posts on social media. More Stories / …
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