Bundesliga

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has admitted he’d find it a struggle to play against Tottenham forward Timo Werner, describing him as a handful to defend against. The Germany international has shone for Spurs since joining them on loan from RB Leipzig in January, despite previously struggling to impress during another spell in the Premier League with Chelsea. Keane …

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is on course to feature in the German giants’ Champions League clash with Arsenal on Tuesday after missing recent games through injury. The goalkeeper was absent for Bayern’s last two matches, in which they lost both to Borussia Dortmund and Heidenheim. The 38-year-old was sidelined with an adductor injury but looks ready to return for the Bundesliga …

This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io — Pochettino and ten Hag need to turn things around… quickly The situation that both Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag find themselves in is …

When Tottenham Hotspur signed Timo Werner on loan earlier this season, there’s likely to have been more than a few raised eyebrows. The German flopped remarkably badly during his last stint in the Premier League at Chelsea, and things hadn’t got any better since he returned to RB Leipzig. Ange Postecoglou was given the benefit of the doubt, however, given …

Liverpool’s search for a new manager to follow Jurgen Klopp continues following Xabi Alonso’s decision to remain with Leverkusen. Two of the main candidates, for the time being, remain Ruben Amorim and Roberto De Zerbi. However, sources close to CaughtOffside have made clear that the Reds are exploring other profiles to broaden their understanding of the market and what they …

Liverpool should not be put off by Xabi Alonso’s recent statement confirming he will remain at Bayer Leverkusen next season. That is the view of former attacker Stan Collymore, who believes the Premier League giants should ‘step up their pursuit’ of the Spaniard. Enjoying a hugely impressive campaign with Leverkusen, Alonso, 42, is on the verge of guiding the Germans …

Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen again next season has not only left Liverpool and Bayern Munich without their first choice for the bench, but has also indirectly confirmed the June 2025 scenario. The Spanish coach, in fact, has already known for some time what his path should be; another year at Bayer Leverkusen and then he can …

There was a sense of inevitability that Jadon Sancho would leave Man United on loan in January after his falling out with manager, Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman had taken umbrage at Sancho’s social media post which appeared to indicate that the player was none too happy about being made a scapegoat for United’s failings. Furthermore, ten Hag was effectively …

One of the aspects in which Man United will be most focused during the summer is undoubtedly the search for a new centre-back. With Raphael Varane’s departure practically certain and Harry Maguire’s situation still to be defined – with West Ham ready for a new attempt also in the summer – the Red Devils need to find alternatives. Erik Ten …

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 wasn’t a classic between Manchester City and Arsenal yesterday, but still an intriguing tactical contest, and I felt Arsenal defensively are amazing. It …