Ligue 1

Inside Spain is a weekly instalment brought to you by Football España, providing an insight into all of the major stories coming out of the rich and intense climes of La Liga and beyond. El Clasico never needs to be sold much, but it could barely be more beautifully poised on Saturday night, as Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid welcome an …

Arsenal are eyeing Everton’s injury-prone striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images Although he’s missed 97 games with 14 separate injuries over the past few seasons, Arsenal are still eyeing Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin as their potential new front man. Transfermarkt detail that the England hit-man has had multiple hamstring injuries of late, a broken cheekbone, been ill, had general …

Joshua Zirkee has been labelled the ‘new Sancho’ at Man United. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images Jadon Sancho didn’t enjoy the best of times under Erik ten Hag at Man United, and now a player that’s been labelled as the ‘new Sancho’ is set to move on. If there’s one thing that Erik ten Hag has done of late is …

Football presenter Richard Keys has suggested that Crystal Palace should replace Oliver Glasner with former manager Roy Hodgson. The Eagles are currently struggling to perform this season and they are sitting in 18th position in the league. Glasner’s team are still without a win in the Premier League this season and questions have been raised about the future of the …

Alexander Isak wants long-term Newcastle stay (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) Although it took him a little while to get going on Tyneside, Alexander Isak is virtually undroppable for Newcastle these days, and everyone at the club will surely be delighted to understand that the £100m man sees his future at the club. With Anthony Gordon having recently put pen …

Saudi Arabia want a Liverpool or Chelsea takeover. Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images When Fenway Sports Group took over the running of Liverpool, they wouldn’t have countenanced a takeover bid from Saudi Arabia, but it would appear to be on the cards. The Reds, currently on a record-breaking run under Arne Slot, are sat proudly at the top of the …

Luke Chambers has returned to Liverpool after sustaining a back injury, handing Arne Slot a huge problem down the line. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images One of Liverpool’s rising stars, Luke Chambers, has seen his loan spell to Wigan Athletic curtailed after he suffered a devastating back injury. The 20-year-old left-back faces a sustained period on the sidelines and that’s …

Football pundit and former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has backed Liverpool to win against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. The Gunners will host league leaders Liverpool who are flying high under the leadership of new manager Arne Slot. In 12 games this season, Slot’s Liverpool have only lost once and that was a surprise defeat against Nottingham …

Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin is facing a tough season, with limited playing time under the guidance of manager Ange Postecoglou. Despite being a high-profile signing for Spurs, the Romanian has struggled to break into the starting lineup, with the formidable centre-back pairing of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven cementing their places in the team. Speculation has arisen regarding …

Chelsea and Man United want Chris Rigg. Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images and Carl Recine/Getty Images Although he’s just 17 years of age Sunderland’s Chris Rigg has been lighting up the Championship, and both Chelsea and Man United are “eager” to sign him. Sources have told CaughtOffside that both Premier League giants have been closely monitoring the attacking midfielder’s development, …