Ligue 1

Leeds United’s youth academy continues to nurture exceptional talents, with 16-year-old midfielder Ollie Pickles emerging as the latest promising prospect. According to talkSPORT, the 16-year-old midfielder Ollie Pickles has been drawing interest from two Premier League clubs, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, owing to his standout performances in the ongoing campaign. Pickles’ remarkable displays, notably his contributions in helping Leeds …

West Ham United are gearing up for the upcoming transfer window as they set their sights on potential targets. The Hammers are reportedly interested in Nicolo Zaniolo, the Galatasaray midfielder currently on loan at Aston Villa. According to the news outlet Calciomercato, West Ham are considering a move to sign Zaniolo this summer, having strong connections with the player’s agent, …

This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Jonathan Johnson’s exclusive transfer articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io There’s been some recent speculation about Luis Diaz being a target for Paris Saint-Germain and my understanding is that the Liverpool forward is definitely a player that …

Man United have entered the race for RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo as the Spain international has an enticing £52m release clause which becomes active this summer.  The midfielder has been with the German club since 2020 and has been a crucial player for Leipzig ever since, featuring in 142 matches for the Bundesliga outfit, while scoring 28 goals and …

Manchester United are looking to bolster their defence in the summer and have been linked with several defenders, including Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo.  There is much excitement about the upcoming transfer window after the minority takeover by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The English billionaire will be overseeing the operation side of the club and changes have already began behind the scenes. Dan …

Arsenal travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday looking to make their biggest statement yet with a win over Man City and Sky Sports pundit, Jamie Carragher, has revealed which team he wants to emerge as the victors. With 10 games left to play, the Gunners sit on top of the Premier League, one point ahead of City heading into …

Liverpool’s vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has set a date to target for his return to action as the full-back has missed the majority of 2024 through injury.  The 25-year-old damaged his knee at the start of the year causing him to miss a handful of games before reinjuring the same issue against Burnley on February 10. The England star has been out …

Belgian football has been hit with a fixing scandal after Westerlo’s 1-1 draw with Genk. The two sides faced each other on the final day of the season, with Genk needing a point to finish 6th and secure qualification to the championship round. While Westerlo also required just one point in order to avoid relegation. What happened between Genk and Westerlo? …

Former Liverpool star and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has claimed that Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier is a better player than Arsenal’s Ben White following the latest international break. The Gunners defender did not want to be part of the England squad this time around following some tension that caused him to leave the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar early. …

West Ham United have been told they could hire impressive manager to replace David Moyes at the end of the season. The Hammers boss has an uncertain future at the club, with no indication of a new deal for the Scottish manager. After guiding the club to a European trophy last season, Moyes has faced heavy scrutiny this season with …