Bayern Munich have reportedly set their asking price for Alphonso Davies. Out of contract in under 18 months, Davies, 23, is facing an uncertain future, and failure to extend his deal at Bayern will leave the Bundesliga giants with little choice but to cash in on him in the summer. And with Carlo Ancelotti’s Los Blancos eyeing a blockbuster summer …
Read More »Aston Villa will sign Clement Lenglet from Barcelona permanently
It would appear that Christmas has come a little later for Barcelona, with the Catalans likely to be the beneficiaries of some unexpected transfer funds thanks to a decision by Aston Villa. The Premier League side have had defender, Clement Lenglet, on loan from the Catalans but he’s only managed nine games for them in the English top-flight according to …
Read More »Lee Sharpe was wanted by Barcelona but Man United never told him
Both Barcelona and Man United have seen better days, but there’s no doubting their status as European heavyweights. It’s been nine long years since the Catalans held aloft the Champions League trophy, and we need to go back another seven for the last time the Red Devils did so. The finals of 2009 and 2011 were contested by both teams, …
Read More »Man City want to sell Joao Cancelo but Barcelona want him on the cheap
It’s clear that Joao Cancelo has no future at Man City as long as Pep Guardiola remains in charge, but a paltry offer for his services by Barcelona might just get the contempt it deserves. Sport report that the Catalan giants are keen to keep hold of both Cancelo and his countryman, Joao Felix, and are relying on pressure being …
Read More »Mudryk Arsenal, Neto interest and more
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Read More »Real Madrid update, City talks explained
French football expert Jonathan Johnson has explained what the latest is on the Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid transfer saga, whilst also clearing up why there were some talks with Manchester City as well. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Johnson explained that a few details are still being ironed out for Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid, …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned by the SPL for an obscene gesture
For whatever reason, Cristiano Ronaldo just can’t let his rivalry with Lionel Messi go. Despite being clearly head and shoulders below the greatest of all time, the Portuguese refuses to give up the charade that it’s he who is in fact the best ever. So much so, that it appears his PR machine are still spinning the narrative that his …
Read More »Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano clarifies two surprise claims about the Barcelona manager situation
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has taken to his Daily Briefing column to respond to the various stories doing the rounds about Julian Nagelsmann, Xavi, and the Barcelona manager’s job. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the piece, Romano stated that he’s not aware of anything concrete going on with Germany manager Nagelsmann and the possible vacancy that could be coming …
Read More »Barcelona looking to tempt Man United target Matthijs de Ligt to La Liga
For much of the 2023/24 campaign, Bayern Munich defender, Matthijs de Ligt hasn’t enjoyed a consistent spell in the starting XI. The Dutch warrior has had to be content with limited minutes in the main under Thomas Tuchel, and it’s led to calls for the player to move elsewhere to reignite his career. De Ligt has only played 19 games …
Read More »Barcelona sporting director Deco has met with Erling Haaland’s agents
News that the agents of Erling Haaland have secretly met with Barcelona sporting director, Deco, is likely to have sent shockwaves through the corridors of power at Man City. The Norwegian has long been coveted by the Catalan giants who must surely rue not signing him for a few seasons ago, instead deciding upon Kevin-Prince Boateng according to Mundo Deportivo. …
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