Ligue 1

Aston Villa set to confirm the signing of Dutchman today

Aston Villa set to confirm the signing of Dutchman today

According to Fabrizio Romano, who posted on X, Ian Maatsen will sign a six-year deal with Villa Park today. Prior to this, Romano claimed that Villa would pay Maatsen approximately £37.5 million. The Villans have been very active so far in this transfer window. They have already signed Lewis Dobbin from Everton and have agreed transfer exit for Tim Iroegbunam. …

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Chelsea contact Premier League rivals over potential club-record transfer

Chelsea contact Premier League rivals over potential club-record transfer

Chelsea have reportedly enquired to Newcastle United about the potential transfer of Swedish striker Alexander Isak, who would likely cost a club-record fee. The 24-year-old has been a big hit during his time in the Premier League and it makes sense that there is now interest in him, with Chelsea supposedly asking Newcastle about his availability in club to club …

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Arsenal could get £200k-p/w off wage bill as Saudi chase personal terms

Arsenal could get £200k-p/w off wage bill as Saudi chase personal terms

Saudi Arabia’s interest in Thomas Partey has resurfaced following last summer’s pursuits. The Ghanaian midfielder, whose contract with Arsenal ends in June 2025, has been approached by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), according to sources close to CaughtOffside. The group has indicated its eagerness to negotiate personal terms for a potential transfer this summer. The 31-year-old, for his part, has …

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Manchester United could steal Chelsea target by paying €15m agent fee

Manchester United could steal Chelsea target by paying €15m agent fee

Joshua Zirkzee’s next destination in football may soon be clarified with significant developments now expected over the coming weekend. CaughtOffside understands that AC Milan do remain in the race to sign the Bologna forward despite recent speculation to the contrary. Manchester United are also believed to have contacted the Dutchman’s agent and are now in talks. Whilst this interest remains …

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Exclusive: Saudi Arabia plot major charm offensive for ‘fast’ Liverpool colossus; could leave this summer

Exclusive: Saudi Arabia plot major charm offensive for ‘fast’ Liverpool colossus; could leave this summer

There is a possibility that Virgil van Dijk could depart Liverpool in the summer window. His current terms remain set to expire in June 2025 and sources close to CaughtOffside claim that discussions over an extension have come to a standstill. Meanwhile, the Saudi Pro League continues to identify the Dutchman as a key target. The Public Investment Fund is …

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Exclusive: Tottenham, West Ham & Inter battling for potential €35m attacker transfer

Exclusive: Tottenham, West Ham & Inter battling for potential €35m attacker transfer

Tottenham, West Ham and Inter Milan are all among the clubs in the race for the potential transfer of Genoa striker Albert Gudmundsson this summer, CaughtOffside understands. The Iceland international is available for around €30-35million this summer, and Inter are currently leading the race to keep him in Serie A, sources close to the deal have informed CaughtOffside, though there …

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Ian Wright urges England to start 22-year-old instead of Newcastle ace

Ian Wright urges England to start 22-year-old instead of Newcastle ace

England have been quite disappointing in the UEFA Euro 2024, so far winning one of their group games and drawing the other two. Although they have made it to the next round of the competition, they will need to improve their performance in order to do well in the tournament this summer. Former England international striker and Arsenal legend Ian …

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27-year-old Leeds United midfielder set to join La Liga club

27-year-old Leeds United midfielder set to join La Liga club

Leeds United midfielder Marc Roca is set to finalise a permanent move to Real Betis this summer. According to Estadio Deportivo, the 27-year-old will sign a four-year contract with the La Liga club after impressing during his loan spell with them. The midfielder was on loan at the Spanish club last season and he was a player for them. The …

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Marc Guiu set to accept Chelsea offer as summer move edges closer

Marc Guiu set to accept Chelsea offer as summer move edges closer

Chelsea are looking to sign the Barcelona attacker Marc Guiu this summer. The 18-year-old has rejected the opportunity to sign an extension with Barcelona and he is set to accept the offer from Chelsea according to a report from the Spanish publication Marca. Apparently, Chelsea are offering him a substantial increase on Barcelona’s current proposal. Furthermore, their sporting project is …

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