La Liga

It’s an important summer for Barcelona, as the Hansi Flick era begins in earnest and the Catalan outfit attempt to take their eternal rivals, Real Madrid, down a peg or two. Under their legendary manager, Xavi Hernandez, last season, Barca were a shadow of their former selves for much of the domestic campaign, though their Champions League foray could well …

Barcelona are in advanced talks to sign Manchester City’s right-back Joao Cancelo on loan with an option to buy him permanently according to CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of negotiations. The Portuguese is understood to prefer a move to the La Liga outfit over any other option – including staying at City – and it’s believed that the Catalans are ready …

As Arsenal attempt to topple Premier League champions, Man City, in 2024/25, news that the club are close to another new signing will delight their supporters. Although the English top-flight title has eluded the Gunners since Mikel Arteta took over, the North Londoners are getting closer and closer to landing the prized silverware. It’s a given that the Spaniard will …

Arsenal are set to complete a deal with La Liga outfit, Real Sociedad, after agreeing personal terms with the Basque side’s 28-year-old Spanish player, Mikel Merino. CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of the deal confirmed that the transfer will go through for approximately €40m plus bonuses and Arsenal are understood to have offered the European Championship winner a contract until 2028/2029. …

As Man City prepare to defend their Premier League title once again, the futures of one or two of their players remain up in the air. The last thing that Pep Guardiola is likely to want is for dressing room equilibrium to be affected right on top of the new season, however, unless outstanding contract situations are quickly dealt with, …

Conor Gallagher has rejected Chelsea’s offer of a new three year deal for the second time according to The Athletic. The midfielder’s future has been a topic of conversation for a number of months given he’s into the final twelve months of his contact at Stamford Bridge. It was reported on Wednesday evening that Chelsea and Atletico Madrid had reached …

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino as talks are ongoing to reach an agreement over a transfer fee.  Mikel Arteta is in the market for a new central midfielder ahead of the 2024/25 campaign getting underway and the Spaniard has his sights set on Merino. The 28-year-old has already agreed personal terms with the …

The race for RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo is starting to heat up as Barcelona have submitted a second proposal to the German club as the Catalan giants attempt to win the race for the Spanish midfielder.  The 26-year-old is expected to leave the Bundesliga outfit this summer and his performances at Euro 2024 have only accelerated his exit. Barcelona have …

Nico Williams is reportedly set to remain at Athletic Bilbao next season. Despite being strongly linked with a move to Barcelona, the 22-year-old Spain international, according to The Athletic, will turn down the chance to move to the Nou Camp and instead continue with his boyhood club having signed a three-year contract extension just last December. Barcelona allowed sporting director …

Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland is ‘not comfortable’ after he was brought off at half-time in Manchester City’s 2-2 friendly draw with Barcelona in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday. Haaland — who has scored 90 goals in 98 appearances across all competitions since signing from Borussia Dortmund in July 2022 — had just 11 touches of the ball and completed only …