Новости за 04.01.2024

Paris Saint-Germain will not make a move for Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes during the current transfer window despite reports out of Brazil.  That is according to Ben Jacobs, who states that Guimaraes will stay put at St James’ Park for the rest of the season having recently signed a new deal. Reports from ESPN Brazil via […]

If there’s one topic in football today that’s bound to get football supporters, players and managers hot under the collar, it’s VAR. Despite it being part of the game for some while now, there still doesn’t appear to be a set of officials in Europe’s top five leagues that are able to execute it correctly. […]

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 […]

Long before the Premier League came into being, the FA Cup was the de facto competition to win for many teams. Dripping in tradition and stories of giant-killings from halcyon days, the rich history of the oldest club competition in the world ensured its place in the pantheon of football history. However, football continues to […]

Crystal Palace are prepared to push hard for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah if the North London club become open to letting the 24-year-old leave during the current transfer window.  That is according to David Ornstein, who reports that the Eagles have a strong interest in the Gunners forward but Arsenal are not open to letting […]

Though he can’t seem to hold down a job in football himself, Joey Barton is seemingly making waves on X (formerly Twitter) by calling out the relative merits or otherwise of broadcasters and journalists attempting to do their jobs to the best of their ability. Taking pot-shots at females making their way in the men’s […]

Despite Aston Villa reaching agreement with Hellas Verona for the forward, Cyril Ngonge is apparently not keen on moving to the Premier League this January. According to Tutto Hellas Verona report, the 23-year-old doesn’t want to leave Serie A in the middle of the season to join Birmingham outfit. Aston Villa thought they had the […]

This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io Kylian Mbappe won’t rush decision on his future We’re now entering into important months for Kylian Mbappe’s future. There is […]

Man United recently activated one-year extensions in the contracts of several players but Erik ten Hag has named two more stars the Manchester club are having discussions with over their futures.  Victor Lindelof, Hannibal Mejbri and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have all had their deals extended as their contracts expired at the end of the season, with […]

Wayne Rooney being sacked by Birmingham City was somewhat inevitable if his previous managerial record was anything to go by. That didn’t stop the Blues taking the plunge and getting rid of John Eustace despite him having the team flying high at the point he was sacked. If nothing else, Rooney’s poor tenure will have […]

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!  — […]

Arsenal and Chelsea are in a race to see who can raise enough funds the fastest as the London clubs try and sign Brentford’s Ivan Toney during the January transfer window.  The striker is set to return to action this month having served a ban for breaching the FA’s betting rules and the 27-year-old is […]

The future of Jean-Clair Todibo at Nice has been discussed a lot in recent months but French football expert, Jonathan Johnson, “can’t see” the defender leaving the Ligue 1 side in January.  Tottenham were interested in the French star but having realised how difficult it would be to sign the 24-year-old, the North London club […]

Newcastle are set to welcome Isaac Hayden back to the Tyneside club as the Magpies plan to terminate his loan spell at Standard Liege. That is according to Football Insider, who reports that the defensive midfielder will return to Newcastle during the current transfer window before joining a Championship side for the second half of the […]

Kylian Mbappe has agreed to pay PSG ‘tens of millions’ should he leave on a free transfer this summer. This is part of a legally binding commitment meaning PSG are financially covered even if Mbappe doesn’t renew, although this remains an option. Both club and player are now on the same page after a difficult […]

West Ham are in the market for another centre-back this month and a report states that the Hammers will look to bring Wolves’ Max Kilman to London.  According to talkSPORT, the 26-year-old is a player David Moyes likes and a deal could be done by including some players. Wolves have been showing serious interest in […]

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in a potential loan signing for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, though a deal won’t necessarily be a priority for the club. According to Jonathan Johnson, who spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Phillips being targeted by PSG can’t be ruled out now because of an issue that […]

Newcastle United could be set to land a major transfer windfall this month should former player Ivan Toney leave Brentford during the transfer window.  The striker spent three years at Newcastle but never made the cut at St James’ Park before making the move to Peterborough in 2018. Should the England star leave Brentford this […]

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 […]

French football expert Jonathan Johnson believes Manchester United defender Raphael Varane could seal a transfer back to Lens once his contract at Old Trafford expires in the summer. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside, Johnson explained that, with Man Utd taking the decision not to trigger a one-year extension to Varane’s contract, instead trying to get him […]

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 […]

West Ham United have been told by Anton Ferdinand to pull off a “massive coup” during the January transfer window. The cult favorite from Hammers has suggested Serhou Guirassy would be a fantastic addition to David Moyes’ squad. Ferdinand, speaking on FIVE, said: “On a serious note, listen, there’s some big teams in for this […]

Alan Hutton has claimed Leeds United player Crysencio Summerville could leave to join Newcastle United in the January transfer window. Leeds United star has caught the eyes of the Premier League club after making 18 goal contributions this season. Newcastle United, who are trying to turn around their season following a disappointing month of performances […]

The January transfer window affords every club the opportunity to revitalise their squads mid-season and, if players have been acquired diligently by the recruitment department, it can often be the difference between relative success and failure in the second half of a campaign. Leeds will almost certainly be involved in a deal or two during […]

Eddie Howe and Newcastle United are interested in signing Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy. The Bundesliga striker is having a season to remember. He has scored 17 goals in the league with only Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe ahead of him in the European Golden Boot standings. The 27-year old is available for a bargain fee […]