Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has responded to the recent rumours that in-form Roma forward Paulo Dybala has offered himself to Barcelona ahead of the summer. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside about the story as part of his latest Daily Briefing column, Romano made it clear that Dybala is happy with his current situation at Roma, with the Argentina international clearly …
Read More »Exclusive: Chelsea have star with €50m release clause on their list, says transfer expert
Chelsea are eyeing up a potential transfer move for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, who has been on their list for some time, according to Fabrizio Romano. The talented 21-year-old has really caught the eye in La Liga this season and it seems inevitable that he’ll soon get a big move, especially as he has a €50million release clause in …
Read More »Vini Jr is just a big wind up merchant but Real Madrid star is quality
When Vini Jr. connected with Jude Bellingham’s pass in the second leg of Real Madrid’s Champions League match against Leipzig on Wednesday night, you knew there was only one place the ball was going to end up. A swift and marauding counterattack from the Englishman was finished off in fine style by the Brazilian, and that is what the Los …
Read More »Barcelona resorting to playing Raphinha in central midfield
The 2023/24 La Liga campaign has certainly not been a vintage one for Xavi Hernandez and Barcelona. Despite winning the Spanish top-flight title last season, the Catalan giants haven’t been able to build on that during the current one. Well beaten in the Spanish Super Cup and knocked out of the Copa del Rey, the only realistic chance then open …
Read More »Barcelona want to replace Xavi Hernandez with Ruben Amorim
This summer will see the rather unique situation of Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and possibly Man United all parting with their managers. Jurgen Klopp was the first to announce that this season would be his last at Anfield as he had simply run out of energy, whilst Xavi Hernandez decided after another below par Barca performance to throw in the …
Read More »Michael Oliver lobbying Mikel Merino to rejoin Newcastle
Premier League referee and Newcastle fan Michael Oliver was the man in the middle for the Champions League clash between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night and the Englishman took it upon himself to try and help the Magpies’ transfer business. It is a big summer for the Tyneside club as they look to kick on another step further and …
Read More »Kane future, De Jong links, and more
This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Ben Jacobs’ exclusive transfer columns via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io. Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino are in quite similar positions. The aim of both clubs is to judge them at the end of the …
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 »Barcelona players want Luis Enrique to return to the club as manager
Once Xavi departs from Barcelona at the end of the current campaign, the dressing room have apparently already made it known who they want to replace him. The legendary midfielder has endured an awful 2023/24 season after winning the Spanish league title in his opening campaign. Injuries have hampered the Catalans a little, but in truth, Xavi’s lack of tactical …
Read More »Exclusive: Possible boost for Chelsea as expert says Real Madrid won’t pay over the odds for transfer
Fabrizio Romano has some intriguing transfer news in his latest column for the Daily Briefing, with Real Madrid keen on Alphonso Davies but setting some limit as to what they’d be willing to pay for him. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for this latest column, Romano made it clear that Real Madrid have it in their minds that they won’t pay …
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