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“Crucial” few hours ahead as Arsenal officials to meet Julian Alvarez reps in secret location tonight

Arsenal will reportedly hold talks with Julian Alvarez’s representatives in a secret location in Madrid at 9pm tonight, according to Indy Kaila. Posting on X, the infamous transfer news account, which has a mixed reputation but which has got a few big stories right in the last few days, says that crucial hours are now […] The post “Crucial” few hours ahead as Arsenal officials to meet Julian Alvarez reps in secret location tonight appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Fabrizio Romano reveals “here we go” for Chelsea to complete £40m transfer

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the £40m transfer of Atalanta wonderkid Honest Ahanor, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The versatile 18-year-old, who can play left-back, centre-back, or in midfield, looks set to complete a move to Stamford Bridge, with Romano then hinting at a loan move to follow next. See below for details as […] The post Fabrizio Romano reveals “here we go” for Chelsea to complete £40m transfer appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Bid now “imminent” as club aim to sign Chelsea star for below £120m

Manchester City are reportedly set to bid for Enzo Fernandez imminently as they hope to start the negotiations for under £120m. The Chelsea midfielder has long been linked with Man City this summer, but things might finally accelerate towards the end of the window. Fernandez has been a key player for Chelsea, but it’s probably […] The post Bid now “imminent” as club aim to sign Chelsea star for below £120m appeared first on CaughtOffside .

£170m spending spree? Liverpool still want this attacker signing alongside Bradley Barcola

Liverpool are reportedly still keen on the transfer of Crystal Palace star Ismaila Sarr alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola. The Reds now seem to be closing in on signing Barcola from PSG, as per the Athletic and others, but it seems they might not be done there. Liverpool have previously had a £50m bid rejected […] The post £170m spending spree? Liverpool still want this attacker signing alongside Bradley Barcola appeared first on CaughtOffside .

“Great piece of business” – Arsenal praised for pulling off one of the signings of the summer

Arsenal have been praised for pulling off a smart signing in the form of Christos Tzolis, with Gunners legend Ray Parlour a big fan of what he’s seen from him so far. The Greece international joined Arsenal from Club Brugge earlier in the summer, and has started brightly with some eye-catching displays in pre-season. It […] The post “Great piece of business” – Arsenal praised for pulling off one of the signings of the summer appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Fabrizio Romano says Manchester City have “completed deal” to sign Arsenal midfielder

Manchester City have reportedly completed a transfer raid on Arsenal’s academy for 16-year-old midfielder Mishel Nduka. The teenager has now signed his contract to leave the Gunners for Man City on a scholarship deal, according to transfer news journalist Fabrizio Romano on X. See below for Romano’s confirmation of City raiding Arsenal for this exciting […] The post Fabrizio Romano says Manchester City have “completed deal” to sign Arsenal midfielder appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Man United face making Zirkzee decision as loan offer becomes available for Dutchman

Joshua Zirkzee could be heading back to Serie A before the transfer deadline, with Juventus stepping up their efforts to sign the Manchester United forward. The 25-year-old has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter at Old Trafford and now appears increasingly open to leaving in search of more consistent football. Want more CaughtOffside […] The post Man United face making Zirkzee decision as loan offer becomes available for Dutchman appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Alonso confirms double injury blow for Chelsea ahead of Luton clash

Chelsea will be without both Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra for Thursday’s Carabao Cup meeting with Luton Town, giving Xabi Alonso an early-season selection headache. Neither player featured in Monday’s 3-2 Premier League win over Fulham, and both remain sidelined after suffering setbacks during the week. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred […] The post Alonso confirms double injury blow for Chelsea ahead of Luton clash appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Prediction: Atletico Madrid aren’t bluffing and will now push Julian Alvarez towards Arsenal transfer

Atletico Madrid have once again reiterated that they aren’t selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona in a statement this afternoon. At this point, it’s surely looking good for Arsenal, even if there is admittedly work to be done to convince Alvarez to move to the Emirates Stadium. It is accurate that the Argentina international has prioritised […] The post Prediction: Atletico Madrid aren’t bluffing and will now push Julian Alvarez towards Arsenal transfer appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Fabrizio Romano exclusive update on Manchester United’s potential left-back signing

Alejandro Balde has been an option for Manchester United. They had a contact one week ago with Jorge Mendes, the agent of the player, to understand the conditions of the deal for the Spanish left-back. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can […] The post Fabrizio Romano exclusive update on Manchester United’s potential left-back signing appeared first on CaughtOffside .

True: Arsenal were ready to match Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola bid with late transfer hijack attempt

We recently reported on Arsenal still being interested in Bradley Barcola as things with Liverpool seemed to be stalling. It now looks like Barcola is closing in on a transfer to Liverpool, with a fee finally being agreed between the Reds and Paris Saint-Germain. This was actually first reported last night by the Indy Kaila […] The post True: Arsenal were ready to match Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola bid with late transfer hijack attempt appeared first on CaughtOffside .

£43m star still an option for Chelsea and Man United now surely out of transfer battle

Chelsea reportedly still have an interest in Roma midfielder Manu Kone as we edge closer to the end of the summer transfer window. The Blues have a few midfielders in their sights as they consider replacements for the unsettled Enzo Fernandez, with Kone among them, according to Simon Phillips. There has previously been speculation about […] The post £43m star still an option for Chelsea and Man United now surely out of transfer battle appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Report: Chelsea consider rivalling Arsenal for “technically brilliant” attacker

Chelsea are reportedly still interested in a potential transfer swoop for Everton winger and rumoured Arsenal target Iliman Ndiaye. The Senegal international has been a stand-out performer for Everton in recent times and it’s easy to imagine him being a hit at a bigger club. Ndiaye has been described as “technically brilliant” by Pat Nevin, […] The post Report: Chelsea consider rivalling Arsenal for “technically brilliant” attacker appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Arsenal tracking 13-goal attacker as Premier League player emerges as future target

Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi as Mikel Arteta continues planning for the long-term future of his attack. The 20-year-old enjoyed an excellent first full Premier League season, scoring 13 goals and establishing himself as one of the most exciting young forwards in England. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add […] The post Arsenal tracking 13-goal attacker as Premier League player emerges as future target appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Aston Villa set for major Ollie Watkins exit as Al Hilal deal nears completion

Aston Villa appear to be closing in on another major summer departure, with Ollie Watkins now set to join Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal. The England international had already agreed personal terms with the Riyadh club, while negotiations with Villa accelerated over the past few days. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a […] The post Aston Villa set for major Ollie Watkins exit as Al Hilal deal nears completion appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Julian Alvarez misses Atletico Madrid training again in transfer boost for Arsenal

Julian Alvarez has reportedly missed Atletico Madrid training for a second day in a row as a transfer to Arsenal increasingly looks like the solution to this issue. The Argentina international is a star player for Atletico, so is not someone they’d want to lose, but it seems he’s clearly unhappy and looking to leave. […] The post Julian Alvarez misses Atletico Madrid training again in transfer boost for Arsenal appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Internal talks ongoing as Romano confirms rival player says ‘yes’ to Chelsea move

Chelsea have received a major boost in their search for a new goalkeeper, with Emiliano Martinez reportedly giving the green light to a move to Stamford Bridge. The Aston Villa star is understood to be keen on joining Xabi Alonso’s project and hopes a deal can be completed before the transfer deadline. Want more CaughtOffside […] The post Internal talks ongoing as Romano confirms rival player says ‘yes’ to Chelsea move appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Just in: Ornstein delivers latest bombshell involving Liverpool and Bradley Barcola

Liverpool are closing in on one of the biggest transfers of the summer after reaching an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola. The France international has been Andoni Iraola’s leading winger target throughout the window, and weeks of negotiations finally appear to have produced a breakthrough. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us […] The post Just in: Ornstein delivers latest bombshell involving Liverpool and Bradley Barcola appeared first on CaughtOffside .

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Baleba debut delayed: When Man United midfielder is expected to make his debut

Manchester United supporters will have to wait before seeing new signing Carlos Baleba in action, with the midfielder currently recovering from an ankle ligament injury suffered during Brighton’s pre-season preparations. Baleba officially completed his move to Old Trafford this week, signing a five-year contract after United agreed a deal worth up to £70 million. Want […] The post Baleba debut delayed: When Man United midfielder is expected to make his debut appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Sources: Mikel Arteta likely to block Arsenal star’s exit as three transfer suitors prepare approaches

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will have the final decision on the future of Cristhian Mosquera as I can confirm the defender is attracting interest. Sources in the industry have messaged to explain that talk of strong interest from Fenerbahce is legit, with the Turkish giants understood to be preparing an approach for Mosquera. The talented […] The post Sources: Mikel Arteta likely to block Arsenal star’s exit as three transfer suitors prepare approaches appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Fabrizio Romano exclusive: Emiliano Martinez says yes to Chelsea transfer & what it means for Blues duo

Emiliano Martinez has been offered as an option to Chelsea and Chelsea are seriously considering this possibility. There is an internal conversation involving the owners, the management, the directors, and the coach Xabi Alonso about the future of the goalkeepers, because obviously Chelsea are not signing Emiliano Martinez if they have both Rob Sanchez and Mike Penders […] The post Fabrizio Romano exclusive: Emiliano Martinez says yes to Chelsea transfer & what it means for Blues duo appeare...

Man United could soon have talks with super agent Jorge Mendes to sign left-back

Manchester United’s pursuit of Alejandro Balde has taken another twist, with the Barcelona defender now reportedly leaning towards staying at the Camp Nou despite serious interest from Old Trafford. United have been searching for a new left-back throughout the closing stages of the transfer window and identified Balde as one of their leading options. Want […] The post Man United could soon have talks with super agent Jorge Mendes to sign left-back appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Two Premier League clubs “in contact” over signing Man City star, says Fabrizio Romano

Manchester City attacking midfielder Jack Grealish is reportedly a transfer target for Premier League duo Everton and Aston Villa. According to Fabrizio Romano, both of these clubs have been in contact over the possibility of signing Grealish, who will decide his future in the next few days. Interestingly, however, it seems Romano isn’t convinced there’s […] The post Two Premier League clubs “in contact” over signing Man City star, says Fabrizio Romano appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Update: How much Aston Villa are actually paying Chelsea to sign Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea are on the verge of selling Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa after the two Premier League clubs reached a full agreement worth around €75 million including add-ons. The Senegal international has been expected to leave Stamford Bridge throughout the final weeks of the transfer window, with Chelsea insisting on a permanent sale rather than […] The post Update: How much Aston Villa are actually paying Chelsea to sign Nicolas Jackson appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Emery steps up centre-back search as Aston Villa target 26-year-old Frenchman

Aston Villa have turned their attention to West Ham United defender Jean-Clair Todibo as Unai Emery looks to add another centre-back before the transfer window closes. The 26-year-old France international has emerged as a realistic option following major changes in Villa’s defence this summer. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on […] The post Emery steps up centre-back search as Aston Villa target 26-year-old Frenchman appeared first on CaughtOffside .