Incoming Liverpool manager Arne Slot is reportedly in the process of identifying players capable of playing a new formation. The Feyenoord boss, who is set to succeed Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season, is expected to line the Reds up in a new 4-2-3-1 formation — very different to their usual 4-3-3. And according to a recent report …
Read More »Manchester City not discussing another potential transfer deal with Chelsea, claims expert
Manchester City are not having any internal discussions about Jack Grealish’s future despite some surprising transfer rumours linking him with Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Romano explained that Grealish’s future is not the subject of any internal discussion or debate right now, while he hasn’t had anything confirmed on the …
Read More »Ruben Amorim’s flight to London not paid for by Blues
At present it would appear that Ruben Amorim’s immediate future is well away from current club, Sporting. The highly-regarded 39-year-old had been linked with Liverpool and potentially taking over from Jurgen Klopp, as well as having flown to London to have talks with West Ham United. Had the East Londoners landed Amorim he would’ve been quite the upgrade on current …
Read More »Arsenal face fierce competition to sign £55m Premier League defender
Following growing concerns from Crystal Palace that the defender will leave Selhurst Park this summer, Arsenal have set their sights on Marc Guehi, as reported by The Times. The fact that the defender has only two years left on his current deal and he is not close to signing as extension has given Arsenal the encouragement to make a move. …
Read More »Why Chelsea have edge over Man United to appoint Thomas Tuchel
Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester United are both set to compete for Thomas Tuchel. The Bayern Munich manager is leaving the Bundesliga club at the end of the season. He could still finish the season with a Champions League win but the decision over his future has been already made. Man United manager Erik ten Hag and Chelsea boss …
Read More »Spartak Moscow make bid for David Moyes
It’s going to be an important summer for West Ham United, as one of the first questions that will need to be answered is whether current manager, David Moyes, will be retained on a new contract or not. Owner, David Sullivan, will understand the need to get that issue resolved quickly in order that the Hammers can look ahead to …
Read More »David Sullivan reverting to type over manager chase
If there’s one thing that you can always guarantee with West Ham owner, David Sullivan, he’ll keep up the club’s long-held tradition of consistently making the wrong decisions. The East Londoners have long wanted to be considered as part of London’s football elite, but they are barrow boys compared to the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham. Ducking and diving …
Read More »Arsenal in advanced talks over new deal for star amid Juventus transfer links
Arsenal are in advanced talks over a new contract for Jorginho, according to Fabrizio Romano as he spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column today. Jorginho has proven a smart signing for the Gunners since his move from rivals Chelsea midway through last season, but at his age, there were probably a lot of fans who saw this …
Read More »Newcastle United leading the race to appoint former Chelsea manager
Newcastle United could appoint former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri according to latest reports. The Magpies are the frontrunners to appoint the Italian manager, should they let current manager Eddie Howe leave the club, according to Tutto Mercato Web. The Premier League club is currently considering their options and should their plans decide letting Howe leave, Sarri is ready to takeover …
Read More »Red Devils not expecting bids for Rashford
It certainly hasn’t been the best season of Marcus Rashford’s Man United career. Far from it in fact. Since the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign, the England international has only managed to find the net on eight occasions in all competitions for the Red Devils, per WhoScored, and he has provided two assists. That’s in stark contrast to the 29 …
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