After weeks of speculations and negotiations, FC Barcelona finally made a breakthrough in their pursuit of RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo. Indeed, an agreement was reached between the two clubs for the transfer of the 26-year-old Spaniard in a deal worth €55 million, plus another €7 million in add-ons. Olmo, who had already agreed a six-year contract with the Blaugrana, …

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided some insight into how Manchester City could look to replace Julian Alvarez as he edges closer to completing his move to Atletico Madrid. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, Romano suggested that Man City could try targeting a different kind of player to fill the void …

August 7 – Brazil upset world champions Spain 4-2 to reach the final of the Olympic women’s tournament against the United States. The final will mark Marta’s grand farewell in Brazilian colours. After triumphing at last year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the Spanish were overwhelming favourites to make a blockbuster final against the Americans, who eliminated …

AS Roma was the first serious suitor for Federico Chiesa this summer, looking to complete a move for him immediately after Euro 2024. However, Chiesa was preparing for his wedding and did not give them much attention, even though it is clear that Daniele De Rossi likes him. The winger has now been told in clear terms that he is …

The upcoming season was seen as the one where Barcelona youngster Mika Faye makes his first-team breakthrough after impressing with the reserve team last season. The 20-year-old Senegalese starlet appeared set to leave the club for FC Porto, but the move came to a halt after June and it was suggested that the defender was set for an official first-team …

It’s set to be another high pressure, high octane season for Unai Emery and Aston Villa. A first Champions League campaign for over four decades will pile the pressure on the first-team squad who will want to come charging out of the blocks from the first fixture against West Ham United. Fellow Spaniard, Julen Lopetegui, will clearly want to win …

According to a report, Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr have identified Brazilian winger Antony as their “top target,” and Manchester United are prepared to let him leave the club this summer. Following his massive £86 million transfer in the summer of 2022, Antony has had a lackluster tenure at Old Trafford and has been linked to a move away from Man …

Barcelona have spent the last week in the United States of America as part of their routine pre-season preparation. Needless to say, it was a critical period where several key players linked up with new manager Hansi Flick for the first time. Over the past seven days, the Blaugrana have thus taken to the field for three exhibition games against …

Barcelona brought an end to their pre-season tour of the USA last night following a penalty shootout defeat to AC Milan after the game had finished in a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Robert Lewandowski scored a brace for the Blaugrana and impressed with his performance with the new season just around the corner. However, his fellow striker, Vitor Roque, …

It’s been a brilliant transfer window for West Ham United so far. So often in the past the Hammers have allowed certain opportunities to pass them by, but with the likes of Max Kilman, Guido Rodriguez, Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio Summerville and others all being landed by technical director, Tim Steidten, there can be no complaints this time around. David Sullivan …