Ligue 1

Exclusive: Man Utd have been scouting “very expensive” duo for months, says transfer expert Fabrizio Romano

Exclusive: Man Utd have been scouting “very expensive” duo for months, says transfer expert Fabrizio Romano

Manchester United have been scouting Benfica duo Joao Neves and Antonio Silva for months, but neither deal will be easy to get done this summer as both players are likely to be very expensive, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano. The two Portuguese talents have shone brightly at Benfica, establishing themselves as two of the biggest prospects in Europe, …

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Liverpool step up efforts to sign long-term midfield target

Liverpool step up efforts to sign long-term midfield target

Liverpool intensify efforts to sign Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners in the summe transfer window. According to Italian outlet Tutto Atalanta, the Dutch international has impressed the Reds after scoring 12 goals and registering four assists in 31 Serie A appearances this season. As Liverpool prepare for a transition period with Jurgen Klopp departing the club, Arne Slot is getting ready …

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Keyrol Figueroa signs professional deal

Keyrol Figueroa signs professional deal

For Liverpool as much as any other Premier League club, relying on youth isn’t just important, it’s vital. Now that Financial Fair Play is playing a huge part in how clubs are approaching the transfer window, the need to try and mine gold from a club’s academy is more needed than ever. Even if only one player per season is …

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Luis Enrique bemoans luck against Dortmund

Luis Enrique bemoans luck against Dortmund

Paris Saint-Germain coach, Luis Enrique, couldn’t quite believe his side’s luck – or lack of it – against Dortmund in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie. After hitting the woodwork twice in the first leg in Germany, PSG managed a further four against the post or bar on Tuesday night. More Stories / Latest News …

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Ben Davies will be allowed to leave Tottenham as part of summer clear-out

Ben Davies will be allowed to leave Tottenham as part of summer clear-out

Ange Postecoglou wants players at Tottenham next season that can play his intense style of football and as part of a summer clear-out at Spurs, Ben Davies is one of several stars tipped to leave the North London club.  Tottenham started the season impressively but have fallen away in recent weeks having lost four games on the bounce. Postecoglou’s team …

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Lopetegui “one of the top managers in Europe”

Lopetegui “one of the top managers in Europe”

Although he’s yet to be officially confirmed as David Moyes’ successor, it appears that it’s only a matter of time before Julen Lopetegui is revealed to be the next West Ham manager. Out of work since his time at Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Spaniard has an entirely different outlook to the Scot. Where Moyes appears to prefer a safety first outlook …

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Blues courting Shakhtar’s Georgiy Sudakov

Blues courting Shakhtar’s Georgiy Sudakov

Chelsea will need to do some studious work in this summer’s transfer window given the threat of Financial Fair Play. The Blues have been one of the busiest clubs over the past few windows, however, unless Todd Boehly wants to authorise multiple departures each year, his largesse will have to take a back seat. It’s all very well wanting to …

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Zirkzee, Eze, Olise and more

Zirkzee, Eze, Olise and more

This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Charles Watts’ exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service at thedailybriefing.io There’s a long list of strikers who have been linked to Arsenal ahead of the summer window. Some are real big hitters, such as Alexander Isak …

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