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Although Aston Villa would’ve undoubtedly been disappointed with getting knocked out of the Europa Conference League at the semi-final stage, Unai Emery will understand that his squad need to get that result straight out of their system and focus on getting into the Champions League this season. There’s a strong likelihood that the Villains will take that final spot unless …

Barcelona are closing in on their first signing of the summer as the Catalan club are waiting to get the transfer of Real Betis’ Guido Rodríguez over the line.  The World Cup winner will leave the Seville-based club at the end of the season when his contract expires and already has a deal in place to move to Barcelona. The midfielder’s …

Manchester United are keen on signing the Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo at the end of the season. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish outfit are hoping to keep him for the long term by offering him a new contract, but the player has not reached an agreement with the club over an extension yet. The report states …

Arsenal are interested in signing the Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong. The 26-year-old has established himself as one of the finest midfielders in European football and they are keen on securing his services according to Fichajes. The midfielder is reportedly valued at €80 million and Arsenal want him to partner Declan Rice at the heart of the midfield. De Jong …

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Real Madrid eventually overcame Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final to set up a Wembley date with Borussia Dortmund. The Bundesliga side were close to a repeat of the 2013 final as the Bavarians were leading at the Santiago Bernabeu with three minutes left of normal time, however, a howler from Manuel Neuer and then slack marking …

In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure in the forming of the Premier League, discusses why Real Madrid will win the Champions League, why Declan Rice has been one of Arsenal’s best-ever signings, why Man United could stick with Erik ten Hag – and more!  …

West Ham are among several clubs interested in Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri who could be the first signing for incoming Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui.  The Spanish coach is set to take over from David Moyes ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, reports Sky Sports, and the 57-year-old is interested in one of his former players in En-Nesyri. The pair worked together at Sevilla …

Arsenal are ready to part ways with Thomas Partey this summer as the Premier League club are willing to listen to offers for the 30-year-old midfielder.  The Ghana international is out of contract at the Emirates Stadium in 2025 having spent the last four years with the North London outfit, meaning this summer is the ideal time to sell the …

This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Jonathan Johnson’s exclusive transfer articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io A lot has been written about Xavi Simons’ future recently after his fine form on loan at RB Leipzig, and my latest understanding of the …

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