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This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Charles Watts’ exclusive transfer columns via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io. Arsenal have been drawn with Bayern Munich for the Champions League quarter-finals – an opponent fans know all too well. It’s a huge tie, one that …

Arsenal FC journalist Charles Watts has given his insight into how Mikel Arteta will prepare his players for the test of taking on Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Gunners made slightly difficult work of Porto in the last 16, eventually scraping through on penalties after drawing 1-1 on aggregate, and it’s clear they’ll need to …

This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Neil Jones’ exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service at thedailybriefing.io I think Liverpool will have a lot of regrets at the manner in which they exited the FA Cup at Old Trafford. They didn’t play …

Harry Kane is ripping it up in the Bundesliga at present, doing exactly what everyone expected after his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur. In the space of less than a season, the England captain has become a legend in Bavaria by setting all sorts of goalscoring records and bagging some sensational strikes including one from his own half earlier in the …

Liverpool are a club in transition, both on and off the field of play.  Having recently confirmed Jurgen Klopp’s plans to leave the club at the end of the season, the Merseyside giants have been forced to restructure their backroom. Despite seeing their earlier offers rejected, the Reds, thanks to ownership Fenway Sports Group’s (FSG) persistence, have convinced transfer guru …

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is reportedly now looking most likely to return to Borussia Dortmund for another loan next season. Sancho’s future has been the subject of some uncertainty for a while now, with the England international struggling for playing time at Old Trafford after a difficult spell at the club, particularly under current manager Erik ten Hag. This …

Liverpool sources have previously made it clear that they like Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, according to LFC journalist Neil Jones. The talented young Germany international is undoubtedly one of the most exciting talents in Europe at the moment, and it makes sense that he’s attracting attention as he approaches the final two years of his contract. Bayern will …

Man United are in the market for a new forward and according to a recent report, the Red Devils’ interest in Borussia Dortmund’s Donyell Malen is serious.  The Dutch star has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga club in recent months and Man United are one club that have often been linked. According to Football Insider, Erik …

Bayer Leverkusen are experiencing an incredible unbeaten season and the man behind that, Xabi Alonso, is a manager in demand with Liverpool and Bayern Munch chasing his signature.  The German side are chasing a treble across the remainder of the campaign and should they do it, the reign of Alonso at the BayArena will be remembered forever. This season is …

The future of Jadon Sancho at Man United will be a big topic of discussion this summer but Sir Jim Ratcliffe has yet to decide on the winger as the player wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund.  The 23-year-old joined the Bundesliga club in January after falling out with Man United manager Erik ten Hag at the start of the …