Новости за 03.07.2024

So far in Euro 2024, England have been incredibly underwhelming in the system that Gareth Southgate and his coaches have devised for them. Touted as one of the favourites for the tournament before it had kicked off, the Three Lions have been hanging on by their fingernails. Under normal circumstances a quarter-final against Switzerland would […]

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 Gareth Southgate’s coaching team are the issue with England, what the Saudi Pro League has planned, what transfers could happen this summer – and […]

Arsenal have reportedly made a €47million bid for the transfer of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori, which doesn’t look like being enough for the Serie A giants to sell. The Italy international is in demand at the moment, with Arsenal and Chelsea strongly linked with him by Fabrizio Romano, via his latest Daily Briefing column earlier […]

Brentford striker Ivan Toney is reportedly being discussed again as a potential transfer target for Chelsea up front this summer, according to Simon Phillips on Substack. The England international has shone in his career in the Premier League and has also made a small impact for his country at Euro 2024 this summer, so it […]

Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot is discussing possibilities with other clubs, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano in his latest Daily Briefing column. The France international is out of contract at the moment so he looks like one to watch on the market as he seems to be keeping his options open, with Romano saying […]

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Juventus’ plans for the summer as they close in on the signing of Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram.  Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column today, Romano stated that Juve and Thuram are now at the ‘here we go’ stage of the deal, while […]

With Aston Villa having qualified for the Champions League, manager Unai Emery will understand that he can’t have any passengers in his squad in 2024/25. The Villains, just like Newcastle last season, are likely to be stretched to the limit in terms of personnel and fitness issues, so the club need players that are at […]

Manchester United could sell Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof this summer, but only if they receive good bids for the two defenders, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano. The Red Devils are in the market for new signings at centre-back this summer, with Romano providing some insight into their pursuit of Bayern Munich defender […]

Arsenal and Chelsea would have to pay around €45-50million for the potential transfer of Bologna centre-back Riccardo Calafiori. The Italy international has shone in Serie A and also put in some impressive displays at Euro 2024, so it makes sense that top clubs are now closely monitoring his situation this summer, with Fabrizio Romano providing […]

This summer it’s vital that Erik ten Hag gets his transfer business right for Man United. The Red Devils were a shadow of themselves for the most part in 2023/24, and whilst the whole squad is to blame for a poor campaign, the players that the Dutchman hung his hat on woefully underperformed. The club […]

It’s all change at Tottenham Hotspur at the moment it seems, with Ange Postecoglou clearly keen to ensure that Spurs’ form at the back end of last season was just a blip. For most of 2023/24, the North Londoners had been great to watch and were also getting results, however, they tailed off significantly towards […]

Under Julen Lopetegui in 2024/25, West Ham fans will arguably get back a playing style that’s somewhere approaching the ‘West Ham way’ of yesteryear. David Moyes, for all of his good points – and he did consistently get the club into Europe and won them their first major silverware in over four decades – played a […]

When the summer transfer window comes around, it’s a fair bet that Chelsea will be one of the major players. Ever since Todd Boehly took over at Stamford Bridge there’s been an incredibly high turnover of staff, particularly during the summer breaks. Last summer, by way of example, the Blues chief managed to bring in […]

Manchester United seem to be making progress on a potential transfer deal for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, and Fabrizio Romano has backed it to be a very good signing for the club if it goes through. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Romano explained that De Ligt looks like […]

Daniel Farke and Leeds United owners, 49ers Enterprises, must be rueing their Championship Play-Off final loss to Southampton. It’s not only the prestige of playing in the English top-flight that has been lost out on, but the associated uplift in terms of finance. Money that would not only pay for the likes of Archie Gray […]

The forthcoming season is a vitally important one for both Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United, but for differing reasons. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side managed to escape relegation by the skin of their teeth last season, ending the campaign on 32 points and just one place above the bottom three. In a sign of the direction […]

He was once banging in the goals for Liverpool and Newcastle as well as at West Ham latterly, but one former Premier League ace has been involved in drunken altercation on a London street. Andy Carroll is no stranger to lurid headlines though at 35 years of age, the now Amiens striker has surpassed himself […]

Colombia head into the halftime break riding positive momentum after Crystal Palace standout Daniel Muñoz leveled the scoring in the Matchday 3 contest between Brazil and Colombia. After Brazil took the 1-0 lead in the first half, the Colombians woke up and scored, but the goal was waved off due to offside. However, in the […]

Brazil have a 1-0 advantage over Colombia, and should the result hold or if they finish in second place, the Seleção will be without their best player, Vinicius Jr., after he received his second yellow card of the group stage. Former Everton standout James Rodríguez attempted to pass the Real Madrid star, and as he […]

Brazil struggled in their first match against Costa Rica, but the Seleção have bounced back after that scoreless draw. Dorival Júnior and his team secured an impressive win against Paraguay and have now opened the scoring against Colombia. Barcelona’s Raphinha broke the scoreless deadlock off a free kick goal to secure a 1-0 lead over […]

Bayern Munich have agreed a new contract with youth talent Arijon Ibrahimovic, the club announced on Tuesday. Capped 24 times for Germany across various youth levels, Ibrahimovic has made one senior appearance for Bayern so far, coming off the bench during their 3-0 Bundesliga win over Bochum in February 2023. Since then, the 18-year-old has […]

Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has a £40m release clause in his contract according to Fabrizio Romano. Chukwuemeka arrived at Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2022 in a deal worth £20m, but his time at Stamford Bridge has been plagued by injuries. The 20-year-old has only made 27 appearances in two seasons, and a knee injury […]

Denmark might have exited Euro 2024 at the round of 16 stage without winning a game, but Christian Eriksen can still leave with his head held high.  The 32-year-old has struggled to find his best form since joining Manchester United from Brentford in 2022, notching just three goals and 13 assists in 72 appearances for […]

Arda Guler and Marcel Sabitzer were on the receiving end of objects being thrown from the crowd during Turkey’s 2-1 win over Austria.  Merih Demiral scored twice for Turkey, including in the opening minute, whilst Michael Gregoritsch pulled a goal back for Austria to set up a tense finish. Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok pulled off an unbelievable […]

Merih Demiral will be the most popular man in Turkey for some time after his heroics in Tuesday’s 2-1 Euro 2024 last-16 win over Austria.  The former Juventus defender put in a monstrous defensive performance to keep Ralf Rangnick’s side at bay, making a ridiculous 17 clearances, four blocks, three interceptions and two recoveries alone […]