With just a few days to go until the transfer window opens for business, both Arsenal and Chelsea have cogent reasons for making moves in the first month of 2024. The Gunners are in amongst it at the top of the table and will be fighting for every point in order to ensure that they can go one better than …
Read More »Linked with Bayern stalwart with six assists in 20 games
Though the timing could’ve been better, the era of Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Manchester United has officially begun, and it appears no time has been wasted identifying potential transfer targets for the Red Devils. United clearly need to do something to lift the gloom that continues to envelope Old Trafford, but it will take time. The club now have a …
Read More »Exclusive: Man United will sign a back-up striker for Rasmus Hojlund but it won’t be La Liga ace
After he drew another blank at the London Stadium, Man United striker Rasmus Hojlund will understand why the club will want to bring in a back-up during the January window. Erik ten Hag held great stock in the youngster’s abilities in front of goal, and whilst it’s true he did well enough in the Champions League, he’s failed miserably in …
Read More »“Phenomenal” Kane could create “perfect storm” for England
Harry Kane has started life in Germany in tremendous fashion with Bayern Munich as the England star begins to enjoy his Christmas break. The Bundesliga giants head into the break in second place behind Bayer Leverkusen and Kane will be hoping to lift the title in 2024, along with the Champions League and EURO 2024. The 30-year-old has had a …
Read More »Opinion: Super League ‘win’ is nothing but a hollow victory for Barcelona and Real Madrid
The football landscape on Thursday has been dominated by the news concerning the European Super League. An unexpected ruling from the European courts saw Barcelona and Real Madrid vindicated in their belief that UEFA and FIFA held an unfair monopoly on the game. However, the judgment stopped short of endorsing the Super League, merely giving the two Spanish giants and …
Read More »Director confirms he is “very confident” of completing transfer deal with Manchester United
The sporting director of Eintracht Frankfurt, Markus Krosche, has publicly confirmed that he is very confident of agreeing a deal to sign Donny van de Beek on loan from Manchester United. The Netherlands international has barely played for Man Utd for some time now, and it makes sense that he now looks to be closing in on a move away from …
Read More »Manager requested signings of Arsenal duo and Man United star in the summer
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is reported to have asked for three signings this summer that ultimately ended up joining Arsenal and Manchester United. According to German outlet Sport Bild, as cited and translated by Sport Witness, Tuchel named Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Mason Mount as three players he wanted to sign during the summer, only for Rice and …
Read More »Liverpool transfer news: Carvalho Caicedo Hincapie
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 naturally there was a lot of disappointment among Liverpool fans (and players) after the game against Manchester United on Sunday, and understandably so. …
Read More »Romano on Hincapie and Inacio
Liverpool are interested in signing a new centre-back in the near future, according to Fabrizio Romano, who has responded to recent transfer rumours involving Piero Hincapie and Goncalo Inacio as potential targets for the Reds. Neil Jones has told CaughtOffside about Liverpool’s interest in Bayer Leverkusen defender Hincapie, while Romano has also addressed links with Sporting Lisbon’s Inacio as he …
Read More »Exclusive: Premier League co-creator says “listen to everybody” regarding the Super League
Thursday sees the decision on how viable a European Super League will be, and there’s likely to be literally millions of people waiting to hear the verdict. It’s been a long time coming, however, it could have a major impact on football on the continent in the future if the decision goes the way of A22, who are a sports management company …
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