Having secured the long-term contract renewal of Pau Cubarsi not very long ago, FC Barcelona are all set to tie down another young defender to a new deal. Indeed, journalist Helena Condis reports that Barcelona teenage starlet Hector Fort will sign a new long-term contract until the summer of 2029 later today at the club offices. Much like Lamine Yamal, …

The Austrian Bundesliga clash between Hartberg and Austria Vienna is set to be an exciting encounter. As the second leg of the European playoff approaches, both teams are eager to secure their place in the Conference League. Here’s a comprehensive preview including team form, news, and predictions. Match Preview Hartberg’s Current Form Hartberg has had a challenging end to their …

One of the surprising calls Luciano Spalletti made to his squad for Euro 2024 is Nicolo Fagioli. The midfielder was banned for seven months during the season and only returned for Juventus’ final two games, starting one. He is a very talented player, but he faced a significant issue and served a long-term ban. While he was not playing, Manuel …

Newcastle United are likely to be one of the most active clubs in the transfer market this summer and are apparently ready to enter talks for one of their targets shortly. According to CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of the Magpies transfer plans, the club have checked on the situation of Bayer Leverkusen’s brilliant 23-year-old Ivory Coast defender Odilon Kossonou. It’s …

Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar admits he is frustrated that his side did not win the Premier League this season. Pep Guardiola and Manchester City pipped the Gunners to the crown and claimed a record-breaking fourth consecutive league title under the Spaniard. The race went down to the final day but Edu and Arsenal were relying on West Ham to …

Chelsea are seriously considering triggering the £60million release clause in Benjamin Sesko’s contract at RB Leipzig this summer, according to journalist Simon Phillips. Sesko has impressed a great deal during his time in the Bundesliga, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young players in Europe, and like someone who could surely strengthen this Blues side after a difficult …

An unlikely trio of former Newcastle players who all played under Rafa Benitez at some point have now been included in Spain’s provisional squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament this summer. Ayoze Perez, Joselu and Mikel Merino were all selected by head coach Luis de la Fuente and will be hoping they can make the cut for the final …

Liverpool are set to tread a new path from next season as Arne Slot takes over from Jurgen Klopp. The Dutchman comes highly recommended after his stint at Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie, though he’s likely on a hiding to nothing simply because he’s the first man in the door after the German. Even if he gets the majority of …

Fermin Lopez earned a call-up to the Spanish national team for the upcoming European Championships as he was listed in Luis de la Fuente’s provisional squad. His maiden call-up is fully deserved, and while his place in the final team is yet to be confirmed, one assumes he has done enough to make the cut. After all, Fermin’s numbers this …

Barcelona’s new manager Hansi Flick could have a big decision to make on Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest column for the Daily Briefing, Romano explained that Xavi’s departure as manager was nothing to do with disagreements over keeping loan signings Felix and Cancelo. However, Flick, who …