Ligue 1

Mikel Arteta gives worrying timescale for Calafiori Arsenal debut

Mikel Arteta gives worrying timescale for Calafiori Arsenal debut

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal fans may still have to wait a while to see Riccardo Calafiori make his debut. The Italy international completed a move to the Emirates from Bologna earlier in the week, with the Gunners fighting off competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus for his signature. Calafiori immediately flew out to join his new teammates …

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Erik ten Hag outlines new ‘very proactive’ Man Utd approach

Erik ten Hag outlines new ‘very proactive’ Man Utd approach

Erik ten Hag says he wants his Manchester United side to be ‘very proactive’ both with and without the ball. The Dutchman is preparing for his third season as Red Devils boss but despite leading them to EFL Cup and FA Cup titles so far and signing a new contract over the summer, he’ll be under pressure after slipping to …

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More concern for Manchester United as two more players forced off injured during win vs Real Betis

More concern for Manchester United as two more players forced off injured during win vs Real Betis

Manchester United are facing a challenging start to the new season as several key players have suffered injuries during their pre-season fixtures. Most notably, new summer signing Leny Yoro, who United signed last month for around £59m, has been confirmed to be out injured for three months with a suspected broken metatarsal. Yoro sustained the injury during the friendly against …

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Man Utd forward given ‘dynamite’ review by club veteran after Real Betis win

Man Utd forward given ‘dynamite’ review by club veteran after Real Betis win

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has been given a ‘dynamite’ review from veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton following Wednesday’s 3-2 win over Real Betis. Despite going 1-0 down early in San Diego, California, the Red Devils took a 3-1 half-time lead against their Spanish opposition, eventually holding on for a 3-2 victory. It’s United’s second victory in four pre-season matches — …

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Great transfer window for West Ham says Stan Collymore

Great transfer window for West Ham says Stan Collymore

In his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, former Aston Villa attacker Stan Collymore discusses some of football’s biggest talking points, including why Premier League teams are bothered about winning in pre-season, why West Ham fans should be happy with their transfer window so far, why Victor Osimhen could become the poster boy for the Premier League and much more.  — Premier …

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Crysencio Summerville clause emerges after West Ham reach deal

Crysencio Summerville clause emerges after West Ham reach deal

Leeds United are set to lose one of their most important players to West Ham United this summer. Crysencio Summerville, who was their star player last season, is heading out of the club with the Hammers edging closer to a move to sign him. Julen Lopetegui have made additions to the defensive and the midfield areas but now he is …

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Brazilian excited to join Crystal Palace as proposal is made

Brazilian excited to join Crystal Palace as proposal is made

According to a Brazilian report, Crystal Palace have entered the race to sign Wesley Gassova of Corinthians this summer. Oliver Glasner will be itching to bolster his team this summer, and the front line is one area he will be considering. Jean-Philippe Mateta has been playing fantastically, but Crystal Palace will need to add more muscle to their attack. In …

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Forward wants to leave Leeds in order to save his international career

Forward wants to leave Leeds in order to save his international career

Leeds United have lost a number of players this summer after they failed to win promotion to the Premier League. Archie Gray has gone to join Tottenham this summer while Crysencio Summerville is heading to the London Stadium to join West Ham United. Another key player is now considering leaving the Whites this summer in order to save his international …

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