Ligue 1

In his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, former Aston Villa attacker Stan Collymore discusses some of football’s biggest talking points, including Villa’s Champions League debut, Brennan Johnson’s social media abuse plus much more. — Villa’s brilliant UCL debut hands them advantage in captivating new format (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) I looked at the Champions League table this morning, and …

Newcastle United have been actively searching the free agent market for new signings. The Magpies added Lloyd Kelly in the summer transfer window who became a free agent at the end of last season. Since Eddie Howe’s team have faced financial issues recently, they have been conservative in their approach in the transfer market. The Toon Army are now targeting …

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 24: Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates Julio Enciso during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Manchester United FC at Amex Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) Julio Enciso is weighing up his options ahead …

Chelsea went through a major overhaul of the squad in the summer transfer window. The Blues splashed the cash on new signings and offloaded the deadwood of the squad in order to provide new manager Enzo Maresca the best platform to perform this season. The likes of Romelu Lukaku, Raheem Sterling Conor Gallagher, Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah all left …

Boca Juniors midfielder Kevin Zenon continues to be linked with a move away from the club. Tottenham are closely following the midfielder. According to a report from Pasion Futbol, Tottenham are prepared to compete with interested parties for his services. The Argentine midfielder has been linked with a move to Newcastle United as well. The 23-year-old is capable of operating …

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been criticised for his use of Luis Diaz in the games against Nottingham Forest and AC Milan, with Colombian journalist Andres Marocco questioning how the Reds have lined up. Liverpool have mostly started the new season well under Slot, who took on the challenging job of replacing club legend Jurgen Klopp in the summer, but …

Arsenal fans will not be at all happy to see PGMOL chief and former Premier League referee Howard Webb defending the decision to send Declan Rice off in the recent game against Brighton. The England international was shown a second yellow for kicking the ball away and delaying the restart, though many Arsenal fans and indeed neutrals feel it was …

Despite massive upheaval both on and off the pitch at Chelsea, the West London outfit are still moving forward. The Blues have changed beyond all recognition over the past few seasons, however, thanks to the business nous of Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, they have remained reasonably competitive and have continued to buy best-in-class players as and when possible. Chelsea …

Manchester United and Newcastle United continue to chase Atalanta’s Brazilian midfielder Ederson. The midfielder helped Atalanta qualify for the Champions League and he was one of their best players in their Europa League win last season. According to TNT Sports in Brazil, the Serie A midfielder is ‘still in the sights’ of Man United and Newcastle. The Premier League clubs …

He has become the driving force for Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, but the Gunners are now going to have to do with captain, Martin Odegaard, for at least 11 games. The Norwegian picked up an injury during the Nations League game against Austria, and it immediately brings to mind whether having international breaks so close to the start of a …