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2 in, 2 out: Chelsea put together midfield transfer plans that will impact Arsenal & Man United

Chelsea reportedly have some exciting transfer plans in midfield, with two Premier League talents in the form of Alex Scott and Adam Wharton eyed up. However, while the Blues are currently focusing on Bournemouth ace Scott as a potential replacement for Andrey Santos, the feeling is that a move for Wharton would only be likely […] The post 2 in, 2 out: Chelsea put together midfield transfer plans that will impact Arsenal & Man United appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Explained: How Aston Villa are using Manchester City transfer deal to spoil Arsenal’s plans

Aston Villa are now reportedly using the Elliot Anderson transfer fee as a benchmark in their efforts to keep hold of Arsenal target Morgan Rogers. The summer transfer window has already seen some huge spending by Premier League clubs, with Anderson moving from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City for £116m. That’s the fee that’s been […] The post Explained: How Aston Villa are using Manchester City transfer deal to spoil Arsenal’s plans appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Aston Villa forced into midfield rethink after player suffers ACL rupture at World Cup

Aston Villa have been handed a major setback after Amadou Onana suffered a serious knee injury during Belgium’s 4-1 win over the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 24-year-old midfielder was forced off in the first half of the last-16 tie, turning what should have been a brilliant night for Belgium into […] The post Aston Villa forced into midfield rethink after player suffers ACL rupture at World Cup appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Latest: Romano confirms ‘here we go’ for Newcastle United midfield deal

Newcastle United are closing in on another exciting young signing, with Ajax midfielder Sean Steur set to become the latest talent to join the club’s long-term project. The 18-year-old has been highly rated in the Netherlands for some time, and Newcastle’s move shows they are not only looking for ready-made stars this summer. DOWNLOAD THE […] The post Latest: Romano confirms ‘here we go’ for Newcastle United midfield deal appeared first on CaughtOffside .

£70m bid submitted? Man United make decisive move in pursuit of Frenchman

Manchester United’s search for a statement midfield signing has taken another ambitious turn, with Aurélien Tchouaméni again emerging as one of the biggest names on their radar. The Real Madrid midfielder has been linked with a Premier League move for months, and United’s need for more power and control in midfield is obvious. Michael Carrick’s […] The post £70m bid submitted? Man United make decisive move in pursuit of Frenchman appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Report: Chelsea ready to hand English star new contact amid Bayern Munich interest

Chelsea are looking to secure one of their brightest young talents with a new contract as interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs begins to grow. The Blues have invested heavily in youth over recent years, but keeping those players happy and convinced by the pathway at Stamford Bridge is just as important as signing […] The post Report: Chelsea ready to hand English star new contact amid Bayern Munich interest appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Sources: Barcelona told €150m price for Premier League winning Arsenal backline general

Arsenal are facing growing interest in William Saliba, but the message from north London remains clear: the French centre-back is not for sale unless an extraordinary offer arrives. The 25-year-old has become one of the most important players in Mikel Arteta’s team, developing into a calm, dominant and reliable presence at the heart of defense. […] The post Sources: Barcelona told €150m price for Premier League winning Arsenal backline general appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Enzo Maresca offers £100m winger fresh lifeline in Man City rebuild

Jack Grealish could be handed an unexpected chance to revive his Manchester City career after looking almost certain to leave the Etihad this summer. The 30-year-old winger spent last season on loan at Everton and, for much of the campaign, it felt as though his long-term future would be away from City. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL […] The post Enzo Maresca offers £100m winger fresh lifeline in Man City rebuild appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Aston Villa and Tottenham circle PSG wonderkid after World Cup breakthrough

Ibrahim Mbaye could become one of the most exciting young names on the summer market after his impressive rise with Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 18-year-old Paris Saint-Germain winger has suddenly gone from a talented academy prospect to a player being watched closely by Premier League clubs. His pace, confidence and direct […] The post Aston Villa and Tottenham circle PSG wonderkid after World Cup breakthrough appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Just in: Man United face Rashford wage problem as Carrick return door opens

Manchester United may be edging closer to bringing Marcus Rashford back into the first-team picture, but the situation is far from simple. The England forward spent last season away from Old Trafford and looked more likely to leave permanently than return. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT […] The post Just in: Man United face Rashford wage problem as Carrick return door opens appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Ronaldo confirms major future decision after Portugal elimination from World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that his World Cup journey is over, bringing an emotional end to one of the most remarkable international careers football has ever seen. Portugal’s 2026 campaign ended in painful fashion with a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the last 16, as Mikel Merino struck late to send the Spanish side […] The post Ronaldo confirms major future decision after Portugal elimination from World Cup appeared first on CaughtOffside .

From Spain: Salah offered chance to move to La Liga by ambitious Champions League club

Atletico Madrid are looking at a major attacking statement this summer as they plan for life without Antoine Griezmann. The French forward’s exit has left a huge creative and emotional gap in Diego Simeone’s squad. Griezmann was not just another attacker for Atletico; he was a leader, a match-winner and one of the club’s modern […] The post From Spain: Salah offered chance to move to La Liga by ambitious Champions League club appeared first on CaughtOffside .

After Fernandes & Tonali: Tottenham prepare ambitious £85m bid for attacker

Tottenham are showing no signs of slowing down in the transfer market, with Eli Junior Kroupi now emerging as one of their biggest attacking targets of the summer. The 20-year-old French forward has become one of the Premier League’s most exciting young players after a brilliant season with Bournemouth. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR […] The post After Fernandes & Tonali: Tottenham prepare ambitious £85m bid for attacker appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Newcastle United target midfield general who is admired by rivals Man United

Newcastle United are reportedly looking closely at Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller as they continue planning a major refresh in the middle of the pitch. According to BILD, the 25-year-old Germany international has been identified by Newcastle as an ideal candidate to strengthen their midfield this summer. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST […] The post Newcastle United target midfield general who is admired by rivals Man United appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Analysis: Is Spain’s underwhelming attack part of their preparations to face France?

With Mikel Merino’s 91st minute winner, Spain snuck through the revolving Round of 16 door just before they were escorted into extra time by Portugal. Gliding through the middle of the pitch at just the right time to make manager Luis de la Fuente look like a genius for putting not only the Basque midfielder […] The post Analysis: Is Spain’s underwhelming attack part of their preparations to face France? appeared first on CaughtOffside .

“Despicable woman” – Kylian Mbappe slams Paraguayan senator for “brazen racism” after World Cup clash

Real Madrid and France star Kylian Mbappe has hit out at Paraguayan politician Celeste Amarilla for racist comments made against him after their World Cup clash. The 27-year-old scored the winner for France against Paraguay as they progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals, but Amarilla posted some shocking messages about him on her social media. […] The post “Despicable woman” – Kylian Mbappe slams Paraguayan senator for “brazen racism” after World Cup clash appeared first on CaughtOffside .

World Cup giant-killer emerges as Manchester United’s surprise target

Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Paraguay International goalkeeper Orlando Gill. The 26-year-old has made himself a hero for his national team with his performances in the World Cup, and he played a key role in their elimination of Germany. Naturally, his performance has attracted the attention of top clubs, and […] The post World Cup giant-killer emerges as Manchester United’s surprise target appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Video: Arsenal’s Mikel Merino shows he’s the ultimate super sub with late winner vs Portugal

Arsenal star Mikel Merino came off the bench to deliver yet another clutch moment, this time for Spain against Portugal. The 30-year-old has earned something of a reputation for delivering important goals, particularly coming off the bench, and he’s done it once again in today’s big World Cup game. Merino came off the bench in […] The post Video: Arsenal’s Mikel Merino shows he’s the ultimate super sub with late winner vs Portugal appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United all want the same teenage midfield sensation

Manchester City midfielder Xavier Parker is being linked with a move away from the club. The 16-year-old is highly rated across England, and clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United are all keen on signing the Manchester City Academy player. The midfielder turns 17 next May, and there is a clear fight for […] The post Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United all want the same teenage midfield sensation appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Sources claim new Tottenham signing preferred Arsenal – here’s why the deal didn’t happen

Tottenham new-boy Sandro Tonali was reportedly more keen on a potential transfer to Arsenal this summer, according to sources at Newcastle United. The Italian midfielder’s move from Newcastle to Spurs was officially announced earlier today, in what should prove to be a fine signing for the north Londoners. However, despite Tonali claiming in his first […] The post Sources claim new Tottenham signing preferred Arsenal – here’s why the deal didn’t happen appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Manchester United ready to test Euro giants with huge offer for £85m star

Manchester United are interested in the Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni during the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old has been excellent for club and country, and Manchester United view him as a priority target. According to a report from the Spanish publication AS via Sport Witness, they are prepared to put a lot of money […] The post Manchester United ready to test Euro giants with huge offer for £85m star appeared first on CaughtOffside .

£116m star open to listening to Liverpool and Arsenal transfer offers

Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola would reportedly be open to listening to transfer offers from suitors such as Liverpool and Arsenal. The France international is currently with his country at the 2026 World Cup, but some time soon this summer it’s likely that he’ll have a decision to make over his future. Barcola hasn’t quite […] The post £116m star open to listening to Liverpool and Arsenal transfer offers appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Club accountants may feel £65m Arsenal transfer bid would have to be accepted

Arsenal reportedly have an interest in Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, and offers of £65m or over could move things along. Although the Gunners have so far been rebuffed in their efforts to land the Brazil international, we’ll have to see if they come back in with a better offer. If so, it seems Newcastle […] The post Club accountants may feel £65m Arsenal transfer bid would have to be accepted appeared first on CaughtOffside .

England handed one injury boost for Norway clash, but another star’s World Cup is over

England have reportedly been handed an injury boost as Reece James is expected back for the Norway game, but Jordan Henderson now looks set to miss the rest of the World Cup. Those who’ve been following the latest World Cup 2026 updates will likely be aware by now that Henderson picked up a bizarre injury […] The post England handed one injury boost for Norway clash, but another star’s World Cup is over appeared first on CaughtOffside .