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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, …

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 …

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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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Whether Erik ten Hag remains in charge at Man United or not, this summer is likely to see the sale of a number of first-team stars with young Facundo Pellestri expected to be amongst them. The Red Devils have done well in the FA Cup but have struggled for consistency in the Premier League and other competitions during 2023/24. Their …

Manchester United are keen on signing the River Plate midfielder Franco Mastantuono.  According to ESPN via SportWitness, the Red Devils will face competition from Spanish giants Barcelona for the 16-year-old Argentine. Mastatuono is regarded as one of the finest young talents in South American football and he has a bright future ahead of him. He could develop into a quality …