Ligue 1

As a former English top-flight professional, Stan Collymore knows all about what it takes to win a Premier League title. The fact that he didn’t manage it during his career is enough of a nod to how difficult landing the top prize is for most clubs. Of late, Man City have dominated under Pep Guardiola, with only Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool …

Thursday morning brought news that former Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, was going to take over the United States Men’s National Team and lead them into the 2026 World Cup. It’s a swift return to the game for the Argentinian, who left the West Londoners by mutual consent just after the 2023/24 season had concluded. Only at Stamford Bridge for a …

Newcastle United are considering a loan move for a player who joined them from Manchester City in January. Youngster Alfie Harrison joined the club from Man City at the beginning of the year and went straight to the team’s U21 side. His impressive performances there caught the attention of manager Eddie Howe, who called up the player to the first …

In his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, former Aston Villa attacker Stan Collymore discusses some of football’s biggest talking points, including why the Todd Boehly has been a disaster at Chelsea, why Man City are still favourites for the Premier League, why Erik ten Hag is the manager that’s already most under pressure and much more.  — Saudi’s €350m per season …

West Ham United have surprised everyone with their transfer business this summer. The Hammers have strengthened all their positions and they have not shown any signs to stop their summer spending spree. Under new manager Julen Lopetegui, their squad has gone through a major overhaul. With the club making eight new signings this summer, the focus has now shifted towards …

Chelsea are close to completing the signing of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to latest reports. The Blues are looking for a new striker to lead their attack this season and Osimhen is the player they have been chasing for a long time. The Premier League giants considered signing Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion but the talks failed after no agreement …

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has made his predictions ahead of the new Premier League season, tipping both of his former clubs to finish in the top four. Fabregas also has good news for the Gunner as he sees them finally beating Manchester City to the title after two years of running Pep Guardiola’s side very close, but …

West Ham have confirmed they have promoted Jarrod Bowen to captain. The Hammers are set to offload Kurt Zouma with the Frenchman on the verge of joining Saudi club Shabab Al-Ahli. Wesy Ham confirm Jarrod Bowen as new captain And confirming the 29-year-old’s successor, the London-based giants, via their official website, have unveiled Bowen, 27, as their new skipper and veteran …

Brentford striker Ivan Toney has the possibility of completing a transfer to Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli this summer, and it’s now on him to make a decision on his future, according to Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, Romano explained that Toney now needs to discuss the possible Saudi …

Wolves are reportedly one of four teams in the mix to sign Ansu Fati. Rumoured not to be in Hansi Flick’s long-term plans, the 21-year-old faces an uncertain, but according to recent reports, isn’t short on options if he decides to leave the Nou Camp. Fati spent last season on loan with Brighton but an injury-struck campaign hampered his chances …