Ligue 1

Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal is understood to be hotting up as the Bologna centre-back is now prioritising the Gunners over other interested clubs such as Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle. Sources close to the deal have informed CaughtOffside that Arsenal are now preparing a bid in the region of €50-55m for Calafiori, who is keen to move to the Emirates Stadium …

Euro 2024 has been quite the spectacle so far, and now we’re getting down to the serious business. The final eight teams will be getting ready to do battle at the end of the week in order to be in with a chance of making the semi-finals and then the final in mid July. England are still in with a …

This summer’s transfer window will see Manchester United prioritise a new centre-back. After allowing Raphael Varane to depart as a free agent, the Red Devils are looking to upgrade their defensive line. Although two centre-backs could be recruited, United will only pursue a second defender if either, or both, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire depart. Consequently, Erik Ten Hag has …

With the summer transfer window open for business, it won’t be a surprise to see the Saudi Pro League on the prowl for players once again. Astronomical salaries being offered make it hard for any player and their families to turn down, though the league is still something of a fledgling enterprise which is only now beginning to gain traction …

Leicester City are reportedly one of a number of clubs who have made an offer for Danish striker Martin Braithwaite, along with fellow Premier League sides Everton and Southampton. According to Football Espana, Braithwaite has been offered a contract by these three clubs after leaving Espanyol, while there could also be the opportunity to stay in Spain with Valencia and …

John Stones is training with England but has his right knee heavily strapped. The Manchester City defender has so far started every game for Gareth Southgate during this summer’s EUROs. However, after suffering a knock to his knee during the nation’s Last 16 knockout tie win over Slovakia last weekend, Stones, 30, was spotted leaving the stadium in strapping. England …

Newcastle United have reportedly seen off a long list of other clubs to win the transfer race for highly-rated 16-year-old midfielder Rory Finneran. The wonderkid became the youngest ever player in Blackburn Rovers’ history last season, and it now looks like a deal is in place for him to continue his development at St James’ Park. Newcastle were said to …

Manchester City are eyeing up some big names for their creative midfield department as Kevin De Bruyne is not ruling out a transfer to the Saudi Pro League, CaughtOffside understands. Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that De Bruyne is attracting interest from Al Ittihad and Al Nassr in particular, and plans are being put …

After saving three penalties in a row against Slovenia during Monday night’s EUROs Last 16 knockout tie, Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa wrote his name in the history books. Single-handedly ensuring Portugal reached the tournament’s quarter-finals, Costa, 24, put on a remarkable display and saw his stock rise. Already expected to leave Porto this summer, the 24-year-old is understandably attracting plenty …

Arda Guler has lit up this summer’s EUROs in Germany. The Turkish attacker has been one of the tournament’s standout performers. He has helped propel his country to a rare quarter-final and shown incredible versatility playing virtually everywhere across Vincenzo Montella’s front line. Consequently, following another Man of the Match display against Austria in the Last 16 on Tuesday night, …