Though Arsenal will keep their foot on the pedal for the final few games of the 2023/24 Premier League season, and have full focus on trying to win a first English top-flight title in 20 years, attention will soon turn to summer signings. Mikel Arteta and his squad have shown that they have the mettle to be considered as title …
Read More »Arsenal and Chelsea ready to pounce for Barcelona’s Raphinha
Barcelona’s financial issues are well documented and the Catalan club may be forced into selling Raphinha this summer to ease their problems as Arsenal and Chelsea get ready to pounce. The Brazilian star made the move to Spain from Leeds United in 2022 as part of a £55m deal and although he has had moments, the winger has failed to …
Read More »Barcelona star Inigio Martinez leaves car to confront young fan
Barcelona star Inigo Martinez has been filmed in a heated confrontation with a young fan on the side of the road. Inigo Martinez spent 5 years at Athletic Bilbao after joining them from Real Sociedad. He played 177 appearances for them, scoring 17 and assisting 6 across all competitions. Last summer, he joined Barcelona on a free transfer, a move …
Read More »Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi admits his future is “still open”
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi has increased speculation over his future after his recent comments. The Italian coach has been linked with several high profile jobs such as Barcelona and Liverpool after both Xavi and Jurgen Klopp announced they will leave their respected clubs in the summer. Speaking to the media after the Seagulls suffered a 2-1 …
Read More »Arsenal receive boost in pursuit of midfielder transfer after developments at two rival clubs
Arsenal are reportedly still eyeing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi as a summer transfer window target, according to Fabrizio Romano. Posting on his official account on X, Romano suggested that Arsenal could now be in a good position to sign Zubimendi as Barcelona’s interest in the Spain international seems to have gone quiet, while Bayern Munich’s pursuit could depend on …
Read More »Barcelona plan to hijack Estevao Willian move
Brazilian attacker Estevao Willian has been linked with a move away from the club and the likes of Chelsea and Barcelona are keen on him. According to a report from the Mirror, Chelsea have been working on a deal to sign the 16-year-old since October and they are hopeful of completing the deal soon. However, Barcelona are also working behind …
Read More »Chelsea target in ‘tense’ situation
Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies is currently experience a “tense” situation at the club as he waits to make a decision on his future, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, Romano explained that Davies is yet to decide his future or formally communicate anything with Bayern, …
Read More »Lionel Messi snubs Bellingham as he names future Ballon d’Or winners
In a recent interview with L’Equipe, Lionel Messi, the reigning Ballon d’Or holder, discussed potential successors to his crown, naming four players he believes could take the prestigious award in the upcoming years. However, the surprising omission of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham from Messi’s list has raised eyebrows. Bellingham, who transferred to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund last summer …
Read More »Frenkie de Jong is crucial to Barca says Fabrizio Romano
It’s not been the greatest of seasons for Xavi Hernandez and Barcelona, and yet the Catalan outfit find themselves second in La Liga and in the quarter finals of the Champions League. Given their form across the campaign so far success in both competitions is unlikely, but it’s definitely possible if they get the rub of the green in the …
Read More »Big blow for Real Madrid as Liverpool to begin Trent Alexander-Arnold talks
Liverpool will begin talks with Trent Alexander-Arnold at the end of the season amid concrete interest from Real Madrid. The right-back’s current deal at Anfield expires in 2025 and that leaves the England star susceptible to being approached by other clubs as this summer would be the best time to sell the defender if a new contract cannot be agreed on. …
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