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Kylian Mbappe is facing around three weeks out of action for Real Madrid, meaning he should be back in contention for their big game against Liverpool in the Champions League in late November. Mbappe joined Real Madrid on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this season in what was undoubtedly one of the most high-profile deals of the summer window, …

Liverpool may reportedly have been given a significant transfer boost regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has recently been linked numerous times with Real Madrid. Fabrizio Romano has been among the sources to discuss the Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid saga, with the Spanish giants interested in the England international as he nears the end of his contract at Anfield. It goes without …

Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images. Mo Salah’s future has yet to be decided.  The Liverpool winger is into the final year of his contract, and although reports have suggested the club plans to open negotiations soon, confirmation the Egyptian will remain at Anfield beyond this season has yet to be communicated. Consequently, amid Salah’s continued links to the Saudi Pro …

In his final fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure in the forming of the Premier League, discusses how close we are to a player strike, why supporters must be looked after, why AI is part of the future of the game, what we should expect from …

Arsenal may reportedly not be the only club considering the transfer of €50million-rated Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. Writing on X, formerly Twitter, Konur explained that Barcelona are now also showing an interest in the Colombia international as they look at possible long-term replacements for veteran front-man Robert Lewandowski. Duran has also been linked with …

Lamine Yamal celebrates a goal for Barcelona (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Lamine Yamal’s rise at Barcelona was a key reason behind the club deciding not to follow up their interest in Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao Willian, who will now join Chelsea in 2025 instead. That’s according to Fabrizio Romano as the transfer news expert spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside for his …

Daniel Levy will understand that Tottenham have one of the best football grounds not just in the Premier League but in the whole of Europe. A ground that can host a variety of other events than its main purpose. Indeed, we’ve already seen American football take place in that part of North London, and there have also been concerts played …

TOPSHOT – The Ballon d’Or trophy is displayed during a press conference to present the new Ballon d’Or trophy, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 19, 2019. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) (Photo credit should read THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images) Although the Ballon d’Or winner hasn’t been officially announced at this point, reliable sports daily, MARCA, has …

A transfer free-for-all like never before could be seen in 2025 as the contracts of 10 world class players will be at an end. One of them, Lionel Messi, a World Cup winner and holder of the most Ballon d’Ors in history, could, theoretically, be up for grabs if he’s unable to secure what would be expected to be a …

Arne Slot has enjoyed a decent start to his life as Liverpool manager, especially considering the pressure he would’ve felt being the first in the door after Jurgen Klopp. Rather than making a big song and dance about things, he has been calmness personified, and just gone about his business with seriousness and intent. Aside from the Nottingham Forest reverse, …