Ahead of a worldwide unveiling on Sunday, Inter Miami have released a video to announce Lionel Messi as their player. The Argentinian turned down the riches of the Saudi Pro League and the overtures from his old club, Barcelona, to make the move to MLS, and it remains to be seen just what an impact he will have Stateside. More …
Read More »Aston Villa offered the chance to sign highly-rated La Liga midfielder
Barcelona midfielder Nico Gonzalez has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. According to Mundo Deportivo, the 21-year-old midfielder could look to leave the Spanish club if he does not get regular game-time assurances next season. Apparently, Gonzalez is keen on staying at Camp Nou and he wants to play for Barcelona next season. However, Xavi …
Read More »Opinion: Time for Premier League clubs to wake up to Saudi threat
If there was any doubt as to the threat posed by the Saudi Pro League to the Premier League and its elite European counterparts, the reality has suddenly dawned. Whilst those stakeholders who continually fawn over the English top-flight have stood still, the Saudi’s have pulled the rug from underneath them. The supposed ‘best league in the world’ now runs …
Read More »Inside Spain: Barcelona and Real Madrid break €100m for teenagers, Spurs to set for La Liga talks
Inside Spain is a weekly instalment brought to you by Football España, providing an insight into all of the major stories coming out of the rich and intense climes of La Liga and beyond. Barcelona and Real Madrid are engaged in a constant game of one-upmanship, and Los Blancos came out on top. The two went to battle of Arda …
Read More »Transfer news: Arsenal double deal DONE, Chelsea £70m+ talks ongoing, key Onana Man Utd day & more
Good morning and welcome to today’s Daily Briefing – click here to subscribe for this round-up ad-free and straight to your inbox, as well as exclusive columns from Fabrizio Romano, Ben Jacobs, Jonathan Johnson, Christian Falk and Neil Jones! Tijjani Reijnders was not involved in today’s friendly game with AZ Alkmaar as he’s expected to join AC Milan soon. Negotiations are …
Read More »€100m bid for 18-year-old Brazilian superstar striker
If supporters weren’t sure already, news that Man United and Tottenham had bid over €100m for an 18-year-old Brazilian shows the desperate levels both are apparently willing to go to for a new striker. The news would firstly suggest that Spurs are finally accepting that Harry Kane may be on the move, or else there was no need for them …
Read More »Chelsea have interest in midfielder who favours staying in Europe over Saudi transfer
Chelsea reportedly have an interest in the potential transfer of Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie, who is seemingly leaning towards staying in Europe as he weighs up his next move. Chelsea are alongside clubs in Saudi Arabia in showing an interest in Kessie, but it seems the 26-year-old is not yet ready to seek a move away from playing at the …
Read More »(Photo) Jude Bellingham participates in first Real Madrid training session
Jude Bellingham has participated in his first training session since becoming a Real Madrid player. The England international has linked up with his new teammates for the first time since his £103m move (TM) from Borussia Dortmund last month. More Stories / Latest News Pictured by the Telegraph, the recently turned 20-year-old was seen putting the work in …
Read More »Gabri Veiga Chelsea Liverpool Man City transfer latest
Fabrizio Romano has provided an exclusive update to CaughtOffside on the Gabri Veiga transfer situation as the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have been among the clubs to show an interest in the exciting young Celta Vigo midfielder. Writing in the latest edition of his CaughtOffside column, Romano suggested things could be happening with Veiga soon, with clubs …
Read More »Exclusive: Pochettino blocked one Chelsea star’s transfer away but failed Boehly-era signing could leave
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has moved to block Ian Maatsen from leaving the club in this summer’s transfer window as he’s keen to take a look at him in pre-season. Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that, while there are genuine doubts over Marc Cucurella’s future amid interest from clubs in the Premier League and …
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