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As Barcelona go into the new season looking to plug the gap created by Real Madrid, they will be buoyed by the news of a game-changing bid for one of their star players. Hansi Flick still won’t know for a few weeks what the make up of his starting XI will be, given that sporting director, Deco, is still actively …

Unai Emery is clearly taking Aston Villa’s foray into the Champions League as seriously as you would expect, with a number of high quality signings already secured. Jaden Philogene, Ian Maatsen and Amadou Onana are three of those already through the doors at Villa Park, with more expected before the 2024/25 season gets underway in earnest. The associated strain on …

Barcelona are unlikely to complete the permanent signing of Joao Cancelo from Man City this summer as the Premier League champions continue to seek €30m for the 30-year-old.  The Portuguese star spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan with the Catalan club and won people over on the La Liga outfit’s board across the 42 games he featured in, scoring four goals …

Arsenal have managed to complete the permanent signing of David Raya from Brentford and now they are edging closer to a move for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. The Gunners aim to strengthen their squad yet again this summer as they plot another challenge on the Premier League title race. Mikel Arteta’s team have lost the league twice against Manchester City …

Arsenal have reportedly agreed terms with Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino as they move into pole position over a transfer. The Spain international has shone in La Liga and also had a strong tournament at Euro 2024, so Gooners will be excited to hear that their club now look to be edging closer to completing this potentially significant deal to …

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has been spotted signing a Real Madrid shirt amid transfer rumours linking him with the Spanish giants. The England international has been a hugely important player for Liverpool down the years, but he’s now just a year away from being out of contract at Anfield and he’s been linked with Real Madrid recently by Christian Falk …

Arsenal reportedly need to complete the sale of Emile Smith Rowe before they can then proceed to target a potential deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino. The Spain international looks like a fine opportunity on the market at the moment due to the fact that his Sociedad contract expires next summer, making him a free agent by that time. …

Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement with Benfica for Portuguese midfield wonderkid Joao Neves, with sources confirming to CaughtOffside that the French giants plan to announce the transfer soon. With Neves to PSG set to go through, it is now anticipated that Manuel Ugarte and Fabian Ruiz could both be allowed to leave amid interest from Manchester United and Arsenal, …

Sergi Roberto has been training alone this summer amid links with a move to West Ham United, according to reports.  Although he’s not always been first choice, Roberto is something of a Barcelona legend, joining the club’s youth system in 2006 and going on to make 373 senior appearances across all competitions between 2010 and 2014. Roberto — who often …

Aston Villa left back Alex Moreno is attracting interest from Villarreal, Valencia and Seville according to Football Insider. Villa have been busy in the window and have made a number of signings as they look to strengthen Unai Emery’s squad ahead of Champions League football next season. The most recent arrival was midfielder Amadou Onana from Everton in a deal …