Ligue 1

Liverpool FC writer Neil Jones has provided an update on the situation regarding a potential transfer move for Fluminense midfielder Andre. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Jones explained that Liverpool definitely had an interest in Andre back in the summer, but Anfield sources now play down talk of reviving that interest in January. It remains to …

Liverpool came very close to signing Jeremy Doku when he was just 15 years old, according to Reds expert Neil Jones in his latest column for the Daily Briefing. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for this piece, Jones heaped praise on Doku for his superb impact since joining Manchester City from Rennes this summer, and admitted that there has been past …

Torino signed Nikola Vlasic from West Ham United at the start of the season. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder was on loan at the Italian club last season and he impressed with his performances, scoring five goals and picking up six assists across all competitions. His performances in Italian football prompted Torino to sign him for a fee of around £8 …

Newcastle United scouts were reportedly present to watch Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in action for Georgia against Spain this week. The Napoli forward has been a joy to watch during his time in Serie A and he’s long been linked with a move to an even bigger club soon, with his asking price likely to be in the region of £75million. According to …

Newcastle United have reportedly been told that they can complete a transfer deal for Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo for a fee of just £40million. The France international has been a solid performer in his time in Ligue 1 and there have been various rumours linking him as a target for the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea. Still, Newcastle are …

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Chelsea have agreed on an unofficial release clause for Romelu Lukaku to leave the club next summer. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside on yesterday’s Debrief Podcast, Romano explained that the Blues reached a gentleman’s agreement with the player’s agent to allow him to leave for a fee of around €40million next summer, so as to avoid …

Aston Villa are reportedly keen on signing the Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante. According to reports, the Aston Villa sporting director Monchi facilitated the player’s move from Atalanta to Roma in 2019 and he could now play a key role in bringing the player to the West Midlands club as well. Aston Villa need more quality and depth in their squad …

West Ham United striker Danny Ings is expected to leave the club during the January transfer window. The 31-year-old has not been able to live up to the expectations since joining the London club and popular pundit Frank McAvennie feels that he does not fit into David Moyes’ style of play. The Scottish manager prefers strikers who are physically robust …

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is a player Mikel Arteta needs to keep hold of, according to Fabrizio Romano, speaking to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column. The Gunners signed Jorginho from Chelsea almost a year ago, and he’s performed well since making the move across London, even if he’s not always been an automatic starter for the club. Arsenal fans …

Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante has been linked with a move away from the Italian club and a number of Premier League clubs are keen on him. Initially, there were reports claiming that Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the 28-year-old midfielder but TV Play are now reporting that Aston Villa and West Ham United have joined the race as well. …