Ligue 1

Arsenal expert Charles Watts thinks Gunners winger Bukayo Saka will get the nod to start for England at Euro 2024 this summer, despite the competition from Phil Foden and Cole Palmer. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest column for the Daily Briefing, Watts praised Palmer’s exceptional form for Chelsea in the season just gone, but tipped Gareth Southgate to …

Barcelona have dispensed with their former midfielder, Xavi’s services and have already replaced him with Hansi Flick, but only now are the true details behind his sacking emerging. It was suggested previously that Xavi’s words in his pre-match press conference before the game against Almeria had left president, Joan Laporta, furious. Maybe that was ostensibly true, however, it’s something entirely …

Man United are sure to see some changes about the place across the summer, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his board continue to streamline football operations at the club. Be that on the field or off it, the new part-owners, are clearly not messing about with regards to bringing the Red Devils up to the levels that are expected of …

You know that you’re a player with something special about you if eight clubs are willing to bid for your services, and that appears to be precisely the scenario facing Gothenburg’s 18-year-old midfield talent, Malick Yalcouye. Most recently, Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich, and Premier League stalwarts, Manchester United, sent scouts to watch the Ivorian in Gothenburg’s match against Mjallby AIF Malick …

Arsenal could be ready to listen to offers for Fabio Vieira if they come in this summer, but the departure of Emile Smith Rowe currently seems more likely, according to Charles Watts. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Watts has explained the latest on Vieira’s future after a mixed spell at Arsenal, who could be set …

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey could be made available this summer, though one complication could be that his preference is to stay at the Emirates Stadium, according to Charles Watts via the Daily Briefing. The Gunners will surely look to revamp their midfield this summer and replacing an ageing and injury-prone player like Partey surely makes sense as a priority, even …

With the summer transfer window just around the corner, Napoli have seemingly already made a decision on their excellent 23-year-old forward, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia. The exciting Georgian has been coveted by some of European football’s storied clubs ever since he emerged as a major talent during the Partnopei’s recent Scudetto-winning season. Along with Victor Osimhen, he was the household name that …

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has aimed a clear dig at the Chelsea owners for their policy of rapidly hiring and firing different managers. Although the German tactician, who recently stepped down at Anfield, did not specifically name Chelsea, he spoke about being grateful he didn’t have to work under the kinds of owners at some London clubs during his …

Former Man United, Everton and England striker, Wayne Rooney, always seems to manage to get himself in the headlines one way or another. On the pitch, he was fearless and peerless, as his record-breaking totals for both the Red Devils and his country would attest, but off it, he’s written the headlines for far more salacious reasons. Arguably, if he …

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is likely to leave the club this summer but an asking price has not yet been decided for the experienced Brazil international, according to transfer news journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Red Devils only signed Casemiro from Real Madrid last season, and he made a strong start to life at Old Trafford before fading rather worryingly in …