Ligue 1

There can be few better grounds in the Premier League than Newcastle United’s St. James’ Park. Unlike many new stadiums, the Magpies home is slap bang in the middle of the city centre and just a stone’s throw away from the shops, bars and restaurants. With a capacity of 52,000, it remains one of the bigger grounds in the English …

Brentford striker Ivan Toney is reportedly now more likely to join Tottenham over West Ham United as his clear preference emerges. The England international looks like he could be a fine option for a number of clubs in the top half of the Premier League, and he’ll surely want a new challenge after showing what he’s capable of at Brentford …

Fabrizio Romano has praised the ambitious transfer window we’ve seen from Marseille so far this summer as they pursue Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah and more big names. OM have done well to bring in Roberto de Zerbi as their new manager, while Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg also look like two promising signings, with Nketiah possibly set to be next. …

When Getafe took disgraced Man United star, Mason Greenwood, on loan for the 2023/24 season, it saved the Red Devils from a number of potential issues. The winger’s personal problems at the time were well documented, and this led to a backlash from supporters that was so severe the club were left with no other option than to move Greenwood …

Tottenham Hotspur begin their pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea on Saturday, with a fixture against reigning J League champions, Vissel Kobe. By the end of the tour, which comes a week later in Seoul against Bayern Munich, Ange Postecoglou should have a reasonable idea as to how his squad are shaping up for the new Premier League season, …

Chelsea captain Reece James has addressed the controversy surrounding teammate Enzo Fernandez. Following their victory against Colombia in the Copa America final, Fernandez recorded his Argentina teammates performing a racist song about France. This led Chelsea to launch a “internal disciplinary procedure” last week. A number of Chelsea players are upset with their teammate Enzo and they have unfollowed him …

With pre-season already well underway for Newcastle United, the return of Bruno Guimaraes from Copa America duty will surely please Eddie Howe and the Brazilian’s team-mates, including countryman, Joelinton. The pair have become two of the Toon Army’s most adored players, given their penchant for hard work and ability to turn defence into attack with ease. Indeed, Joelinton has been …

Newcastle could well have the edge over the teams expected to be around them at the beginning of the 2024/25 campaign given that the lack of European football will afford their players the opportunity to rest. Eddie Howe’s side have always played good football, however, the extra games last season and a relative lack of squad depth meant that injuries …

Manchester United are said to be in a constant dialogue with Paris Saint-Germain over the potential transfer of Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Romano explained that Ugarte is the main target for Man Utd in midfield at the moment, despite there also being some recent …

Manchester United have made some of the biggest moves among the Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have made two statement signings in striker Joshua Zirkzee and defender Leny Yoro. They have no intention to stop any time soon and they are now targeting a move for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt as well …