Ligue 1

Chelsea reportedly really like Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze as well as his club teammate Michael Olise. Eze has shone in the Premier League in recent times and looks like he could be good enough to make the step up to a bigger club, with Tottenham also often linked with the 25-year-old, including in a recent Give Me Sport report …

Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has been linked with a move away from the club during the summer transfer window and clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are keen on him. The 26-year-old has scored 10 goals in all competitions this season and his performances have attracted the attention of the top clubs. He could prove to be a …

The emergence of VAR in English football was always going to be contentious, and it’s absolutely right to say that it hasn’t yet proved to be a hit with supporters or clubs. Unlike the video reviews in rugby, cricket or tennis, the process isn’t seen by fans in the stadiums, and we’ve had the unedifying sight of thousands of supporters …

Manchester United are interested in signing the Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand during the summer transfer window. According to Give Me Sport, the Red Devils are looking to rebuild their midfield in the summer and they have identified the Danish midfielder as a potential target. The 24-year-old has been a key player for the Portuguese outfit and his performances have …

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Ajax wonderkid Jorrel Hato, but will need an enormous offer to complete a transfer for the 18-year-old this summer. Already a senior Netherlands international, Hato has shown himself to be an outstanding young talent and it’s not too surprising to see a big name like Arsenal being linked with him. Still, the move could be …

The appointment of Enzo Maresca by Chelsea seemed an odd choice on the face of it. Though the Italian had worked under Pep Guardiola at Man City, he had no top-flight managerial experience to speak of, unlike Mauricio Pochettino who agreed to depart Stamford Bridge by mutual consent. Just when it appeared that the Argentinian was getting things together, he …

In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure in the forming of the Premier League, discusses why Chelsea are at the last chance saloon with Enzo Maresca, why West Ham will be sold within three years, why VAR won’t be scrapped – and more!  — Chelsea …

Arsenal are reportedly considered to be in pole position to seal the transfer of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko ahead of the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United. Fabrizio Romano recently told CaughtOffside about all three of Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd being in for Sesko this summer, while the talented young Slovenia international has rejected approaches from the Saudi …

Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde could possibly be one to watch on the transfer market this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest column for the Daily Briefing, Romano explained that nothing seems to be happening with Balde for the moment, as he’s happy at the Nou Camp and not looking for a way out of …

Fulham are exploring options to sign a new striker this summer amid transfer rumours linking them with a possible move for Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, transfer news journalist Fabrizio Romano explained that there’s nothing advanced or concrete happening with Fulham and Nketiah at the moment, though it seems …