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Arsenal are reportedly now looking like the most likely next destination for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino as Barcelona may struggle to afford the transfer. The Spain international has also been linked with Atletico Madrid, but would prefer to play in the Premier League, according to a report from Sport. The report makes it clear that their understanding is that …

There might not be too many football fans who would make a comparison between former footballer, Stan Collymore, and new Real Madrid Galactico, Kylian Mbappe. However, both signed for new clubs – in Collymore’s case, Liverpool – when they were at the top of their game and really in their pomp. Indeed, Collymore’s transfer to the Anfield outfit from Nottingham …

In his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, former Aston Villa attacker Stan Collymore discusses some of football’s biggest talking points, including why Kevin De Bruyne’s Saudi Arabian u-turn is a real fillip for Man City, why Liverpool fans need to be careful what they wish for, why Kylian Mbappe needs to be humble, why Mikel Arteta could still be at Arsenal …

Barcelona have reportedly had a bid rejected for the potential transfer of RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dani Olmo, whose €60m release clause has expired. According to Sky Germany journalist Philipp Hinze in the post on X below, Barca have failed with an initial offer for Olmo in recent days, with their first proposal for the Spain international not considered good enough …

The scale of Chelsea’s issues with regard to Financial Fair Play can be seen by their willingness to continuously sell players, as well as using other club assets to circumvent the rules. Given how much the Blues have spent over the past couple of seasons under Todd Boehly’s ownership, it wouldn’t be a surprise to anyone if the West London …

Chelsea have made a bid for the transfer of Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, and Fabrizio Romano expects this deal is likely to go through for around €25-26million. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, Romano explained that Jorgensen is likely to come in and compete with current Chelsea number one goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Enzo …

With an upcoming Champions League campaign in mind, the thought of signing a previous Puskas winner who was also a star at the World Cup would leave most Aston Villa fans salivating. James Rodriguez might have seen better days, but the 33-year-old Colombian still has something about him, and would almost certainly get bums off seats at Villa Park. According …

Unai Emery will already be getting his Aston Villa squad ready for the rigours ahead in 2024/25, which will include a first foray into the Champions League. The last time that the Villains played in what was then the European Cup, was way back in 1982 when they won the trophy thanks to Peter Withe’s goal against Bayern Munich. Things …

Barcelona have reportedly reached a total agreement with the agent of Athletic Bilbao winger and rumoured Chelsea transfer target Nico Williams. Barca have been strongly linked with Williams for some time now after his eye-catching form in La Liga last season, as well as with the Spanish national team this summer as he played a key role in their Euro …

Chelsea have reportedly held talks with Atletico Madrid over the potential transfer of Conor Gallagher to the La Liga giants, in a deal that could end up being significant for Arsenal as well. As reported by Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive Daily Briefing column earlier today, Atletico Madrid are one of the clubs who could be about to rival Arsenal …