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Things are certainly going to change fairly significantly around Man United over the next few months, and that’s as true for new signings as it is for infrastructure. Once Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s partial takeover of the Old Trafford outfit is ratified, the new regime can really get to work on bringing the Red Devils back to something approaching the club …

Manchester United and Chelsea have been named as potential suitors for the real Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy. The 28-year-old left-back has struggled for regular game time at the Spanish club, starting in just nine league games this season. Naturally, he has been linked to the move away from Santiago Bernabeu. A report from Fichajes claims that the two English …

Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra in recent months. However, a report from Relevo claims that Valencia are under no pressure to sell the player after getting their finances in order. The report claims that Manchester United are closely monitoring the Valencia midfielder and they have sent their scouts to watch the …

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. Real Madrid returned to action after the Christmas break and continued at the summit of the table in 2024, with Antonio Rudiger’s header the difference against …

The genesis of a European Super League is still to take hold in terms of getting the great and the good of European football interested, notwithstanding that the continent’s two biggest teams, Real Madrid and Barcelona, still remain part of the original breakaway group. What a Super League would look like has changed drastically since 2021 when, in the space …

In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure in the forming of the Premier League, discusses why Wayne Rooney failed at Birmingham, why Joey Barton is wrong, why modifying the FA Cup doesn’t mean breaking with tradition – and more!  — Rooney is another big name …

Paris Saint-Germain are looking set to be one of the clubs in the race for the transfer of Lille wonderkid Leny Yoro this summer, according to French football expert Jonathan Johnson. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Johnson made it clear how exciting a talent Yoro is, and that he expected there would likely be a lot …

Paris Saint-Germain may have one crucial edge over the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool when it comes to a deal for Kylian Mbappe this summer, according to Jonathan Johnson. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, the French football expert explained that one crucial factor for Mbappe this year is his personal ambition to play for his …

For all of the good that Eddie Howe has done at Newcastle United, he’s yet to win any silverware for the Magpies. When all is said and done, that is what he’ll be judged by – the amount of trophies in the cabinet. It’s true that Newcastle have been playing some great stuff this season, and anyone who was at …

If there’s one thing lacking more than any other in the current Chelsea side, it’s a striker that guarantees at least 20 goals a season. For all Nicolas Jackson’s hard work, he’s certainly not the answer at this stage. Mauricio Pochettino always appears to be pleading for more time to allow his young stars to settle in, but time is …