Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher has spoken out on how Diego Simeone played a key role in talking to him and preparing for him for life in the Spanish capital when his transfer from Chelsea temporarily hit complications this summer. The England international ended up joining Atletico from Chelsea after a lengthy saga, and at one point had to return …
Read More »Dani Carvajal hints at imminent player strike
It’s time for the game’s governing bodies, UEFA and FIFA, to sit up and take notice of their members, after Real Madrid stalwart, Dani Carvajal, became the latest to add his voice to a growing number of players suggesting that a strike is the only way forward to ensure their health and safety. CaughtOffside columnist and transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, …
Read More »(Image) Liverpool will be on red alert at what Trent did on socials last night
Trent Alexander-Arnold is a Real Madrid transfer target for the next summer window – (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Liverpool have enough on their plate to worry about without considering the implications of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s friendly relationship with Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham. The No.66’s current terms are – similarly to Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah – currently set …
Read More »Talks planned: Euro giants set for major step towards ambitious Liverpool transfer raid
Real Madrid are reportedly planning to hold talks over a potential transfer move for Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold as he enters into the final few months of his contract. The England international has been a star player for the Reds for many years now, having been a huge success story of the club’s academy, though it remains to be seen …
Read More »Duo to be tracked in Champions League opener
Both Arsenal and Liverpool will be tracking the same highly-rated duo in Wednesday night’s Champions League encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Girona. Sources have also advanced to CaughtOffside that Aston Villa will also have scouts in the stands to take a look at the Spanish top-flight’s Viktor Tsygankov and Miguel Gutierrez. Liverpool and Arsenal want Girona pair Although Girona haven’t …
Read More »Chelsea star is placed at the top of the list of Real Madrid transfer targets
Large Chelsea flags are waved ahead of kick-off in the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London on May 2, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 …
Read More »Arsenal and Tottenham stars eyed by La Liga giants
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 11: A detailed view of a corner flag prior to the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Real Madrid’s transfer plans could be bad news for Premier League clubs Arsenal and Tottenham. When the La Liga giants come for …
Read More »Arsenal transfer news: Centre-back contract talks, Arteta new deal boost, Osimhen links & more
Mikel Arteta, Victor Osimhen and Gabriel Magalhaes (Photos by Eddie Keogh, Ahmad Mora, Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) 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 Sunday was a huge day for Arsenal. Even at this …
Read More »Ronaldo’s Al Nassr statement on fan’s Messi celebration
Cristiano Ronaldo’s club Al Nassr have released a slightly bizarre and very petty statement in response to a fan and YouTuber entering their dressing room and doing Lionel Messi’s celebration. See below for the statement put out by Al Nassr, with the Saudi Pro League club clearly feeling it was disrespectful of this individual to pose near Ronaldo’s spot in …
Read More »Crystal Palace transfer news: Eagles want Sheraldo Becker
It’s fair to say that the start of this season hasn’t gone as well as expected at Crystal Palace. After an end to the 2023/24 campaign that saw Oliver Glasner’s men take on all-comers, they’ve stuttered so far in 2024/25. In four Premier League games they’ve lost to Brentford and West Ham, whilst drawing with Chelsea and Leicester City. Crystal …
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