Ligue 1

This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Charles Watts’ exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service at thedailybriefing.io Dusan Vlahovic is a player who was heavily linked with Arsenal in the past and we’re seeing some stories about him again ahead of this summer. There was …

Tottenham are reportedly considering a £45m bid for Brentford’s Ivan Toney as Ange Postecoglou looks to add more firepower to his squad. Spurs are preparing to bolster their ranks as they prepare for a return to European football next season. Postecoglou has revitalised the north London outfit following difficult spells under Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, with Champions League qualification …

Jamie Carragher singled out two Liverpool stars for criticism as a 2-0 defeat to rivals Everton all but ended their Premier League title hopes. The Reds headed into the Merseyside derby knowing they needed three points to keep their title hopes alive, but endured a tough night at the hands of their rivals. It was the first time Everton have …

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool’s Premier League dreams look to have disappeared following their 2-0 defeat to Everton and Man United fans enjoyed the news as the score began to filter through at Old Trafford.  The Red Devils were also in action against Sheffield United on Wednesday night while the Reds were away at Everton at Goodison Park. United won their …

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery would reportedly be behind the club signing Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams. Villa are enjoying an exceptional campaign under the Spaniard, and sit fourth in the Premier League, whilst also advancing to the semi finals of the Uefa Conference League. If Emery can guide Villa to Champions League qualification it means the club will be able …

Everton have doubled their lead against Liverpool in the Merseyside Derby courtesy of a Dominic Calvert-Lewin header.  The Reds have not been able to match their city rivals’ intensity throughout the match and the Toffees deservedly took the lead in the game after 27 minutes through Jarrad Branthwaite. Jurgen Klopp’s men have started the second half better but have conceded …

Everton lead Liverpool 1-0 at the halftime break of the Merseyside Derby but will Vitaliy Mykolenko be back out for the Toffees?  Sean Dyche’s men have been brilliant in the first half at an atmospheric Goodison Park and took the lead after 27 minutes through Jarrad Branthwaite. A win would be massive for Everton’s survival hopes and will hope to hold …

Newcastle United have reportedly overtaken Liverpool in the race for Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande. Diomande is just 20 years old and is attracting the interest of some of Europe’s biggest clubs following his impressive performances for Sporting. The Ivorian has established himself as one of the best defenders in Portugal, making 34 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring …

Manchester United have fallen behind against bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United. The Red Devils, hosting Chris Wilder’s Blades, are looking to prove last weekend’s abysmal performance against Championship side Coventry City was a one-off. More Stories / Latest News However, their claim to remind everyone they’re still one of the country’s top clubs has been dealt a massive …

Chelsea defender Lewis Hall is set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer as Newcastle have triggered the obligation-to-buy clause in the full-backs loan deal at St James’ Park. The left-back joined the Magpies on loan for the 2023/24 campaign but things have not gone perfectly for Hall. The 19-year-old has only played 500 minutes this season as he has struggled to …