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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 Donald Trump could shape the future of football, why Ivan Toney deserves an England call up for Euro 2024, why Sir Jim Ratcliffe needs to be more impactful at …

Eddie Howe has confirmed Kieran Trippier will miss Newcastle United’s next two games through injury. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Magpies’ Premier League away game against Chelsea next Monday, Howe revealed his captain is suffering from a ‘minor injury’ and will miss the side’s next two games. Eddie Howe confirms that Kieran Trippier will be out for the next …

Leeds United icon Brian Deane thinks Leeds should offload ‘frustrated player’ Liam Cooper this summer. Cooper is in final year of his contract at Elland Road and is struggling for consistent minutes under Daniel Farke this season. “If they go up, they should realistically let him go and get a good contract somewhere else, as they’re going have to refresh …

When Liverpool and Man City step out onto the Anfield turf on Sunday afternoon, they will know precisely what’s at stake. Title rivals Arsenal will have already played against Brentford, and if Mikel Arteta’s side have managed to overcome the Bees, it is the Gunners that will be sitting proudly at the top of the Premier League table when the …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made it clear that nothing is going to be discussed now in terms of Aaron Ramsdale’s future at the Emirates Stadium after his difficult season falling behind David Raya in the pecking order. Ramsdale was the clear number one for Arsenal last season and few would’ve necessarily expected him to be someone the Gunners look …

Kevin Nolan believes Harry Kane will return to Premier League soon, but not at Tottenham Hotspur. Former Tottenham striker is currently with Bayern Munich but Nolan thinks teams like Man Utd and Chelsea will be interested in his services soon. Nolan thinks a move to Tottenham will be difficult as he thinks Kane would block off James Maddison role with …

Liverpool eased through their Europa League Round of 16 first leg tie against Sparta Prague on Thursday night, but it wasn’t without its problems for Jurgen Klopp. The 5-1 victory virtually assures the Reds a pathway into the quarter-finals of the European competition, and the German had a couple of positive aspects to celebrate after the game. Mo Salah got …

Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the current campaign, that much is crystal clear. The question is where he ends up, with Chelsea, Barcelona or Man United all possibilities at this point. Thomas Tuchel hoping for Man United job According to Sky Sports, the German favours a switch to Old Trafford if Sir Jim Ratcliffe decides …

Fulham are bracing themselves for interest in Joao Palhinha. That’s according to transfer journalist Dean Jones, who believes the Portuguese midfielder will ‘definitely’ have interest from other clubs once the summer transfer window opens at the end of the season. Previously a top target for Bayern Munich, Fulham’s number 26 saw a last-minute January transfer to the Allianz Arena collapse. …

Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe may be pursued by West Ham United during the summer transfer window. Smith Rowe appears to be facing an unclear future at the Emirates, and West Ham could be willing to offer him a genuine opportunity to establish his mettle at the top level. The 23-year-old Gunners star could have gone to the London Stadium …