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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Tottenham and Real Betis are in advanced negotiations to finalise the transfer of Giovani Lo Celso before the summer transfer window closes. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, both clubs are working towards completing the deal, with Real Betis eager to secure the green light from Spurs. The deal for Lo Celso is moving closer, but it comes with an …

It’s the final day of the transfer window and Adrien Rabiot is still looking for a club to join for the 2024/25 season and beyond. The French international left Juventus and may have thought that he would have suitors queueing up at his door, but that hasn’t been the case for the 29-year-old. Rabiot won’t be a Barca player in …

Arsenal have reportedly submitted a bid for the transfer of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, worth around €20m, which is still short of the player’s €30m asking price. See below for details as Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Arsenal working to sign Garcia, who has already agreed terms with the Gunners. Romano spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside earlier today about …

Since Arne Slot arrived at Liverpool, the Dutchman has seemingly made it crystal clear who is in charge. With the ghost of Jurgen Klopp still hanging around Anfield, Slot was always going to have his work cut out to win over his playing staff and the Reds faithful. However, with two wins in two Premier League games, and a well-publicised …

FC Porto and Villarreal are among the leading clubs looking to sign West Ham United defender Nayef Aguerd before the closure of the summer transfer window, according to reports.  Aguerd has spent the last two seasons with the Hammers, during which time he’s played 58 games across all competitions and helped the club win the 2022/23 UEFA Conference League. However, …