The way of modern football these days ensures that some transfer deals are incredibly difficult to execute, though Tottenham may have hit upon a solution that could be a blueprint for clubs to follow in future. The North Londoners had a quiet window by comparison to some of their Premier League contemporaries, though Ange Postecoglou will surely be delighted by …
Read More »Real Betis made last-minute approach for Man United’s Christian Eriksen
The future of Christian Eriksen at Man United was uncertain throughout the summer transfer window but it has been revealed that Real Betis made a last-minute move for the veteran star on Deadline Day. The 32-year-old is out of contract at Old Trafford in 2025 and the Manchester club would have ideally liked to have parted ways with the midfielder …
Read More »Real Madrid star ‘disgruntled’ following recent Carlo Ancelotti snub
Arda Guler has reportedly gone into the international break feeling ‘disgruntled’ after recently losing his Real Madrid place. The talented 19-year-old started in all three of Madrid’s opening games this season but was surprisingly dropped for Los Blancos’ most recent match. Making way for Dani Ceballos, Guler was an unused substitute during his side’s 2-0 home win against Real Betis …
Read More »Why Barca didn’t keep Chelsea forward
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken about the club’s decision to let both Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo leave this summer after their loan spells at the Nou Camp in 2023/24. Barca had Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid and Cancelo on loan from Manchester City, with the latter now sold by the Premier League champions, joining Saudi Pro League …
Read More »Arsenal & Liverpool prepare to battle for ambitious transfer of undisputed starter at Real Madrid
Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly both keen on the potential transfer of Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni for next summer, even though he’s an undisputed starter and important player at the Bernabeu. The France international has shone for Real Madrid after previously being a top performer at former club Monaco, and it’s not surprising that he supposedly has admirers in …
Read More »Sterling deal, Sesko Plan B
This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Charles Watts’ exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service at thedailybriefing.io Raheem Sterling’s move was a classic case of reacting to an opportunity. Arsenal didn’t go into the summer window thinking about signing him, Edu openly admitted …
Read More »Exclusive: Arsenal expert on their top winger target before Sterling transfer, plus truth about Coman links
Arsenal FC expert Charles Watts has spoken exclusively to CaughtOffside to discuss the Raheem Sterling transfer deal following his surprise late loan move from Chelsea. Sterling was not the top target in attack for the Gunners this summer, but he was snapped up as a market opportunity late on in the window when moves for other targets like Nico Williams …
Read More »Liverpool, Arsenal scouting Palmeiras CB
Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid are among the clubs closely monitoring Palmeiras wonderkid Vitor Reis as a potential transfer target for the near future. Sources with a close understanding of the player’s situation have informed CaughtOffside that there is growing interest in the talented 18-year-old defender after his strong performances in his native Brazil, with a big move to …
Read More »Barcelona could be set to move for free transfer of player who recently left Liverpool
Barcelona could reportedly be set to move for some free agents, with defensive options being considered in particular, such as former Liverpool defender Joel Matip. The 33-year-old remains a free agent after his departure at the end of his contract at Anfield, but it could be that Barca will look to snap him up as he would be useful cover …
Read More »Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano responds to claims Barcelona are pursuing free transfers
Barcelona have been linked with some possible moves for free agents now that the transfer window has closed. However, Fabrizio Romano insists it’s all quiet at Barca at the moment and there’s nothing happening to take advantage of the fact that you can still sign free agents outside of the official transfer window. Barcelona signed Dani Olmo and Pau Victor …
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