Contrary to previous reports suggesting tensions between Barcelona’s sporting director Deco and midfielder Frenkie de Jong ahead of the Royal Antwerp match in the UEFA Champions League, the former has outrightly denied any such conflict according to TV3. Following consultations with the involved parties, it has come to light that there is, in fact, no issue between the Director of …

Crystal Palace have reportedly submitted a club-record £30m bid to bring Juventus winger Mathias Soule to the Premier League during the January transfer window.  The Italian giants’ financial difficulties may force them to sell some of their young players and the 20-year-old is one of the names on the list. The Argentine is currently on loan at Frosinone and has …

In January, Al-Nassr shook the world by signing Real Madrid, Portugal, and Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo. Since the 38-year-old’s switch to Saudi Arabia, many top European players have moved to the desert, including Karim Benzema, Neymar, N’Golo Kante, and Riyad Mahrez. Interestingly, most of these top European talents have gone to the four PIF-backed clubs: Al Nassr, Al Hilal, …

Manchester United could be one to watch in the race for the transfer of Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram despite more long-standing links with the likes of Liverpool and Newcastle, according to Jonathan Johnson. The French football expert, speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, has discussed the latest on Thuram’s future, with not much changing since he was …

With Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington headlining UFC 296 on Saturday, we are putting the bout under the microscope by weighing up who the favorite is to win the fight. We also take a look at the best UFC 296 odds ahead of this compelling UFC Welterweight Title contest. Who Is Favorite To Win The Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington …

Paul Merson suggested that Alexander Isak looked lost when he came on for Newcastle United in their crucial Champions League clash with AC Milan on Wednesday night.  The Magpies needed to win the match to give themselves a chance of qualifying for the Last 16 but they failed to do so despite taking the lead, as Milan came from behind …

Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has asked his old club not to sign Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy in the January transfer window, claiming the attacker does not have the quality to play for a club of United’s stature. Guirassy Refuses To Sign Contract Extension Amid Manchester United Links Guirassy has been in spell-binding form for Stuttgart in the 2023-24 …

French football expert Jonathan Johnson has explained how he could see a path towards Kylian Mbappe giving serious consideration to a transfer to Arsenal. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Johnson explained that Mbappe’s dream is very much to play for Real Madrid some day, and that’s been mapped out in his plan for his career. However, …

Eddie Howe has offered an update on Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier after both were forced off in last night’s 2-1 defeat to AC Milan. The boss admits he didn’t want to take either off, but claims both picked up ‘injuries in running’, with Trippier unable to continue after feeling something in the first half and Gordon struggling with a …

Dusan Vlahovic may be playing for Juventus for the last season, as the Bianconeri are expected to shop him around in the summer. Juve has one of the strongest squads in the league, but they have to offload some players to raise funds and replace them with newer stars. Vlahovic falls into that category, and the Bianconeri wanted to sell …