Ligue 1

Maresca appointment a huge risk says super agent

Maresca appointment a huge risk says super agent

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 …

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Club at last chance saloon with Maresca

Club at last chance saloon with Maresca

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 …

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Arsenal in pole position to beat Chelsea & Man Utd to potential €65million transfer

Arsenal in pole position to beat Chelsea & Man Utd to potential €65million transfer

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 …

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Exclusive: Transfer expert hints PL club are “exploring” potential raid on Arsenal this summer

Exclusive: Transfer expert hints PL club are “exploring” potential raid on Arsenal this summer

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 …

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Arsenal linked with some move for Victor Osimhen

Arsenal linked with some move for Victor Osimhen

Arsenal have been linked with the move for the Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian is expected to be on the move this summer and he has been linked with a host of clubs in recent weeks. According to a report from Corriere Dello Sport, the forward is valued at €130 million by the Italian club and it will be …

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Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano responds to Chelsea star being linked with Man United transfer

Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano responds to Chelsea star being linked with Man United transfer

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has responded to stories of Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah being wanted by Manchester United, admitting the player could leave Stamford Bridge once Tosin Adarabioyo’s move is completed. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Romano explained that Chalobah could be on his way out of Chelsea this summer, but without anything concrete yet …

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Liverpool informed of Federico Chiesa availability

Liverpool informed of Federico Chiesa availability

Liverpool reportedly keeping tabs on Federico Chiesa from Juventus. The 26-year-old Italian international could be on the move this summer. He has held contract talks with Juventus recently, but the two parties have not been able to secure an agreement. Contract talks have reached an impasse and the player’s representatives have now started informing interested parties of the player’s availability. …

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Tottenham in contact with club to sign versatile 21-year-old defender

Tottenham in contact with club to sign versatile 21-year-old defender

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign Guela Doue from French club Stade Rennais this summer.  According to TBR Football, they have already contacted the French club regarding a move for the 21-year-old defender and it will be interesting to see if they decide to follow up with an official offer in the next few days. Guela Doue can operate as …

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Saudi clubs plot summer move for Liverpool star Alisson Becker

Saudi clubs plot summer move for Liverpool star Alisson Becker

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season. The 31-year-old is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and Saudi Arabian clubs are hoping to lay him away from the Premier League club this summer. According to TEAMtalk, they would be willing to offer him a massive …

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