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Virgil van Dijk breaks silence on Man City verdict after Liverpool defeat
Virgil van Dijk has chosen not to offer a full opinion on Manchester City’s financial-rule verdict yet, insisting he wants to wait until the legal process is completely finished before speaking publicly. The Liverpool captain was asked about the situation after a difficult afternoon at Anfield, where Manchester City beat the Reds 3-0 in their […] The post Virgil van Dijk breaks silence on Man City verdict after Liverpool defeat appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Sources: Chelsea and Arsenal closely monitor midfielder praised for his ‘carefree attitude’
Chelsea and Arsenal are both keeping a close watch on Andy Diouf, with the Inter Milan midfielder emerging as an increasingly interesting option for two of the Premier League’s biggest clubs. The 23-year-old French international has enhanced his reputation since moving to Inter from Lens in August 2025, and his recent performances for France have […] The post Sources: Chelsea and Arsenal closely monitor midfielder praised for his ‘carefree attitude’ appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Liverpool injury crisis deepens as Iraola admits midfielder return looks unlikely
Liverpool’s injury problems are showing no sign of easing, with Dominik Szoboszlai now looking unlikely to return in time for Wednesday’s Champions League trip to LASK. The Hungarian midfielder missed Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City after returning from international duty with fatigue and a minor overload issue. With Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo also […] The post Liverpool injury crisis deepens as Iraola admits midfielder return looks unlikely appeared first on CaughtOffside .
48-year-old manager ‘interested’ in Man United job amid crisis at Old Trafford
Eddie Howe would reportedly be interested in becoming Manchester United manager if the club eventually decide to move on from Michael Carrick. United are not planning an immediate managerial change, but their poor start to the season has forced the hierarchy to consider possible alternatives. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source […] The post 48-year-old manager ‘interested’ in Man United job amid crisis at Old Trafford appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Latest: Arsenal set aside huge funds for midfielder admired by Mikel Arteta
Arsenal are preparing to reward Martin Odegaard with a new long-term contract as the Premier League champions continue securing the futures of the players at the heart of Mikel Arteta’s project. The 27-year-old’s current agreement runs until 2028, so there is no immediate danger of losing him. However, Arsenal clearly do not want to allow […] The post Latest: Arsenal set aside huge funds for midfielder admired by Mikel Arteta appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona eye sensational opportunity to sign Man City star
Erling Haaland’s future at Manchester City is becoming one of the biggest transfer stories to watch, with Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona all reportedly monitoring his situation closely. City were recently found guilty of 114 Premier League financial breaches, with the club now appealing that verdict. Until the appeal is resolved, uncertainty will continue to […] The post Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona eye sensational opportunity to sign Man City star appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Chelsea revive interest in 27-year-old Frenchman as door opens for a shock transfer
Chelsea are reportedly back in the race for Jules Kounde, with Barcelona now prepared to consider offers for the France international. Kounde has been one of Barcelona’s most dependable defenders since arriving from Sevilla, but his situation has changed this season. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your […] The post Chelsea revive interest in 27-year-old Frenchman as door opens for a shock transfer appeared first on CaughtOffside .
“Us against the world” – Micah Richards responds to Manchester City’s win at Liverpool
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has responded to today’s big win for his old club away to Liverpool. Goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki gave Man City an impressive 3-0 win at Anfield, in what was their first game since the huge news over the international break relating to their 115 […] The post “Us against the world” – Micah Richards responds to Manchester City’s win at Liverpool appeared first on CaughtOffside .
“He’s all over the place” – Jamie Carragher singles out Liverpool star for criticism vs City
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has heavily criticised right-back Jeremie Frimpong after today’s poor performance against Manchester City. The Netherlands international has never quite looked settled in this Reds side, despite looking like an exciting signing when he first joined last season following an impressive spell at Bayer Leverkusen. Carragher said Frimpong looked “all over the […] The post “He’s all over the place” – Jamie Carragher singles out Liverpool star for criticism vs City ...
“Has to step up” – Arsenal legend slams Gunners star who’s “not the player that he was”
Former Arsenal captain David O’Leary has slammed Bukayo Saka over his noticeable dip in form, questioning if he really earned that big new contract. Saka has been a star player for the Gunners for many years now, ever since breaking into the first-team as a teenager after coming up through their academy. Still, in the […] The post “Has to step up” – Arsenal legend slams Gunners star who’s “not the player that he was” appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Former Liverpool star “very underwhelmed” by expensive Reds signing
Former Liverpool left-back Stephen Warnock has been far from impressed with Florian Wirtz’s performance today against Manchester City. And in general it seems like Warnock feels the Germany international needs to improve quickly after such an underwhelming start to his life at Anfield. Wirtz joined the Reds from Bayer Leverkusen in a big-money move last […] The post Former Liverpool star “very underwhelmed” by expensive Reds signing appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Growing hope for Arsenal of important deal being finalised
Arsenal are reportedly increasingly hopeful of tying down Jurrien Timber to a new contract along with some other big names. As recently revealed via the Daily Briefing here, Declan Rice is in positive and advanced talks over a new deal with the Gunners, and now there’s been another update. It seems Timber is another name […] The post Growing hope for Arsenal of important deal being finalised appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Video: Man City running scared as team bus takes alternative Anfield entrance to avoid Liverpool fans
Manchester City’s team bus has arrived at Anfield today via an alternative route so as to avoid a hostile crowd of Liverpool fans. Man City will today play their first game since they were found guilty of the vast majority of the 115 financial charges against them, and it’s clear they can expect a pretty […] The post Video: Man City running scared as team bus takes alternative Anfield entrance to avoid Liverpool fans appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Newcastle United in crowded Premier League race to sign £60m winger
Newcastle United could have another opportunity to move for Antonio Nusa, but the price of signing the RB Leipzig winger is continuing to rise. The Magpies have monitored Nusa before, including during the summer transfer window, without turning their interest into a formal bid. That decision may now prove costly because the 21-year-old has continued […] The post Newcastle United in crowded Premier League race to sign £60m winger appeared first on CaughtOffside .
O’Hara calls Tottenham summer signing ‘a donkey’ after Man United draw
Jamie O’Hara has launched a brutal attack on Jan Paul van Hecke after the Tottenham defender struggled during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Van Hecke joined Spurs from Brighton for around £52million during the summer, reuniting with Roberto De Zerbi, but his early months in north London have been difficult. Want […] The post O’Hara calls Tottenham summer signing ‘a donkey’ after Man United draw appeared first on CaughtOffside .
West Ham United star already looking for a new club
Edson Alvarez’s future at West Ham United is looking increasingly uncertain after the midfielder was once again left out of Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad. There had been hope that the Mexico international was finally moving closer to a first-team return after recovering his fitness and getting minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? […] The post West Ham United star already looking for a new club appeared first on CaughtOffside .
‘He’s another level’ – Pundit reserves special praise for Arsenal star after Leeds win
Martin Keown believes Bruno Guimaraes showed exactly why Arsenal look capable of defending their Premier League title, after the midfielder came off the bench to transform Saturday’s 2-1 win over Leeds United. For an hour, Arsenal looked flat. Leeds were compact, aggressive and deservedly went ahead through James Justin. But the champions found another gear […] The post ‘He’s another level’ – Pundit reserves special praise for Arsenal star after Leeds win appeared first on CaughtOffside .
‘I’ve got one worry’ – Neville shares major concern for Liverpool ahead of City clash
Gary Neville believes Liverpool have a huge opportunity to hurt Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, but he is not convinced Andoni Iraola’s side have the same ruthless edge that Jurgen Klopp’s teams once possessed. Sunday’s meeting already feels bigger than a normal early-season fixture. City arrive at Anfield with a perfect Premier League record, […] The post ‘I’ve got one worry’ – Neville shares major concern for Liverpool ahead of City clash appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Newcastle looking at defensive solution who has ‘sigificant development potential’
Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on Aaron Bouwman, with the highly-rated Ajax centre-back emerging as a possible addition to Matthias Jaissle’s squad in 2027. The 19-year-old has made significant progress in Amsterdam and fits the type of player Newcastle increasingly want to target: young, already playing senior football and still possessing plenty of […] The post Newcastle looking at defensive solution who has ‘sigificant development potential’ appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Man United face anxious wait after defender was seen limping following Spurs draw
Manchester United have been handed a fresh fitness worry after Luke Shaw was spotted leaving Old Trafford with an apparent limp following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. Shaw completed almost the entire match, only being replaced by Ayden Heaven in the 95th minute, so there was no obvious indication during the game that he […] The post Man United face anxious wait after defender was seen limping following Spurs draw appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Chelsea move to secure future of ‘modern defender’ amid Liverpool & Arsenal enquiries
Chelsea are moving to protect the future of Josh Acheampong, with the club preparing an improved long-term contract for the highly-rated defender. The 20-year-old is already tied to Stamford Bridge until 2029, but interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle United and Bournemouth has convinced Chelsea that it makes sense to act early rather than allow speculation […] The post Chelsea move to secure future of ‘modern defender’ amid Liverpool & Arsenal enquiries appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Liverpool learn £60m price tag of ‘quick’ and ‘aggressive’ Frenchman from La Liga
Liverpool are reportedly keeping a close eye on Jules Kounde, with Barcelona now willing to listen to significant offers for the France international. The 27-year-old has seen his role reduced under Hansi Flick this season, and that has inevitably sparked interest from the Premier League. Liverpool are among the clubs tracking the situation, while Chelsea, […] The post Liverpool learn £60m price tag of ‘quick’ and ‘aggressive’ Frenchman from La Liga appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Man United make major Carrick decision after their failure to beat 10-men Spurs
Manchester United have decided to stand by Michael Carrick despite another frustrating result, with INEOS not planning to sack the manager following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. United had a golden chance to take all three points at Old Trafford after Bryan Mbeumo put them ahead and Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off. Want more […] The post Man United make major Carrick decision after their failure to beat 10-men Spurs appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Chelsea remain interested in Camara but are unwilling to meet Monaco’s valuation
Chelsea have not given up on Lamine Camara, but they are not prepared to pay Monaco’s current asking price for the Senegal midfielder. The Blues tried to sign Camara during the summer and remain interested heading towards future windows. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list […] The post Chelsea remain interested in Camara but are unwilling to meet Monaco’s valuation appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Liverpool interest grows as club improves release clause to €100m for ‘crucial player’
Liverpool are reportedly keeping a close eye on William Gomes, but Porto have made it considerably harder for any club to prise the Brazilian winger away. The 20-year-old’s rise in Portugal has been rewarded with a new long-term contract, and Porto have used the agreement to strengthen their negotiating position significantly. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? […] The post Liverpool interest grows as club improves release clause to €100m for ‘crucial player’ appeared first on CaughtOffside .
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