Ligue 1

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 …

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 …

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 …

Tottenham are in a battle with four other Premier League clubs for Galatasaray winger Baris Alper Yilmaz according to reports. Ange Postecoglou is believed to have significant funds available to him in the summer to strengthen Spurs’ squad, following a positive first campaign in charge. Spurs still have a chance of qualifying for the Champions League, but are currently fifth, seven …

Former Arsenal star Jens Lehmann believes Mikel Arteta’s side need to be braver if they are to end the club’s 20 year wait for a Premier League title. The German was an integral part of the unbeaten Invincibles side which won the league in the 2003-2004 season, the last time the Gunners lifted the trophy. Arteta’s side currently sit a …

Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor admitted he isn’t a fan of Kai Havertz, and believes the Gunners could drop points in their last three games. Mikel Arteta’s side kept the pressure firmly on Manchester City with a 3-2 against Tottenham in the north London derby putting them four points clear at the top, but City responded with a 2-0 win …

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 have been very early discussions between Arsenal and Gabriel Magalhaes’ representatives over a new contract. Nothing is close, with the focus for Arsenal right now purely …

Former Real Madrid player Steve McManaman believes Jude Bellingham has had a greater impact on the club compared to legends Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Nazario and Luis Figo. Bellingham arrived at the Bernabeu from Borussia Dortmund for an initial £88m last summer, and has hit the ground running. The England international has been superb in his debut campaign scoring 17 goals in La Liga, …

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid played out a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena in their Champions League semi-final first leg and Harry Kane got on the scoresheet despite some trash-talking from his England teammate Jude Bellingham. With the match tied at 1-1, the English striker had the chance to make it 2-1 to Bayern and he did exactly that, …

Real Madrid have drawn level at the Allianz Arena in their Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich and it was Vinicius Junior who stepped up again for the La Liga giants.  The Brazilian gave Carlo Ancelotti’s team the lead in the match during the first 45 minutes but Bayern Munich came out firing in the second, scoring two goals within …