Ligue 1

Liverpool are set to open talks over a potential €60million transfer deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou, sources have told CaughtOffside. The Reds are leading the race for the Ivory Coast international, who is also attracting interest from the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, CaughtOffside understands. Kossounou has impressed in the Bundesliga and it seems …

Fabrizio Romano has spoken exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column to clarify the situation surrounding Roberto de Zerbi and his next move after it was announced that he’d be leaving Brighton at the end of this season. De Zerbi has done a superb job with the Seagulls, and will no doubt get an emotional send-off today as …

Barcelona manager Xavi has been discussing his future and seemingly playing down talk that he’ll be leaving his position as manager at the end of this season. It’s been a slightly crazy few months at Barca, with Xavi previously announcing a few months ago that he’d be stepping down at the end of this campaign, before then changing his mind. …

Manchester United have four centre-backs they really like, but the situation remains open ahead of this summer’s transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest column for the Daily Briefing, Romano explained that Man Utd have four main names on their list in the form of Jean-Clair Todibo, Antonio Silva, Jarrad Branthwaite and Gleison Bremer. …

Manchester City are continuing to consider West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta as a potential transfer target as he’s seen as a ‘perfect’ signing for Pep Guardiola’s project. That’s according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano as he spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, with the Italian journalist explaining that there were still some important things …

Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite at the end of the season. According to a report from Daily Mail, a number of English clubs are keen on signing the 21-year-old defender and Tottenham face competition from Manchester United and Manchester City. The two Manchester clubs are reportedly willing to offer more than £50 million for …

Newcastle United are hoping to sign Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal at the end of the season. According to a report from the Telegraph, Newcastle are pushing to get the deal done and they are willing to pay £15 million for the 26-year-old keeper. Ramsdale has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal and he needs to leave the club in …

Chelsea and Conor Gallagher are still not in talks over a new contract, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Romano discussed the latest Gallagher stories as the England international has been linked with Aston Villa ahead of this summer. Gallagher has been a key player for Mauricio Pochettino’s side …

Ange Postecoglou is ready to sanction the exits of five Tottenham players as the Australian prepares for a summer clear out in north London. Spurs need to avoid defeat against already relegated Sheffield United to secure a fifth place finish and Europa League football, but they could be overhauled by Chelsea if they lose to the Blades and the Blues …

Gabriel has admitted he didn’t expect Declan Rice to have the impact he’s had at Arsenal this season. Rice joined the Gunners last summer after leaving West Ham in a deal worth £105m, with the former Hammer transforming the Arsenal midfield, and his performances have helped the club sustain another title challenge. Mikel Arteta’s side head into the final day …