Enzo Maresca is on the brink of becoming Chelsea’s new head coach. He is expected to sign a minimum five-year guaranteed contract. Compensation is being finalised with Leicester in the region of £8-10m. Maresca wants to bring the majority of his staff with him, including his assistant and former Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero. Cole Palmer and Romeo Lavia have worked …
Read More »Borussia Dortmund interested in Man United’s Mason Greenwood
Man United’s Mason Greenwood is up for sale this summer and it is reported that Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are interested in the controversial footballer. The 22-year-old has no future at Old Trafford following his arrest in January 2022 with the winger not featuring for the Manchester club since then. Greenwood was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault but has …
Read More »Romano on Felix and Cancelo
Barcelona’s new manager Hansi Flick could have a big decision to make on Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest column for the Daily Briefing, Romano explained that Xavi’s departure as manager was nothing to do with disagreements over keeping loan signings Felix and Cancelo. However, Flick, who …
Read More »“You will suffer” – Xavi Hernandez warns Hansi Flick of challenges at Barcelona
Xavi Hernandez has warned Hansi Flick that he will ‘suffer’ at Barcelona. On Friday, Barcelona announced that Xavi Hernandez will leave the club at the end of the season. Despite initially announcing his intention to resign earlier in the season, Xavi changed course and decided to stay on, only to be dismissed by club president Joan Laporta. Reports suggest that …
Read More »Chelsea enquired about Girona’s Michel early in the season
Chelsea are currently in the market for a new manager but it is believed that the Premier League giants enquired about Girona’s Michel earlier in the season. The 48-year-old has had a very impressive campaign with the Catalan club, guiding Girona to a third-placed finish in La Liga. There were also memorable results along the way, as they defeated local …
Read More »Toni Kroos proves why he’s a legend in final La Liga match for Real Madrid
Toni Kroos made the final La Liga appearance of his career in Real Madrid’s 0-0 draw with Real Betis on Saturday. The German recently announced he will be retiring from football following this summer’s European Championships, which will be played in his homeland. All that remains for Kroos now at club level is this weekend’s Champions League final against Borussia …
Read More »Man Utd, Chelsea and Villa linked
Chelsea and Manchester United may reportedly be interested in Barcelona winger Raphinha as there’s talk of a bid being rejected from an unknown Premier League club. That’s according to a report from Spanish outlet Todo Fichajes, who state that an improved offer could see the English club in question strike a deal for Raphinha, who is perhaps not untouchable at …
Read More »Mason Greenwood issues future update
Manchester United outcast Mason Greenwood provided an update on his future through his Instagram account. In September of last year, Greenwood moved on a season-long loan from Man United to Getafe, where he made 35 appearances and scored 10 goals and collected 8 assists. With his time with the La Liga team coming to an end, the 22-year-old has sent …
Read More »Liverpool show interest in Real Madrid transfer target, clubs waiting to learn asking price
Liverpool have been scouting Lille wonderkid centre-back Leny Yoro ahead of a potential transfer, though clubs are still waiting to learn what his asking price will be, according to Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Romano explained that the Reds have been monitoring Yoro as they remain in the hunt for signings in defence …
Read More »Yan Couto will not be at Man City for the 2024/25 campaign
Man City star Yan Couto will not play his football with the Premier League champions next season despite having a very successful loan spell with Girona during the current campaign. The Brazilian has been with the Manchester club since 2020 but is yet to make an appearance for the English giants. The 21-year-old has had loan spells with S.C. Braga …
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