Ahad Shaukat

Ahad Shaukat

Experienced football journalist, covering transfer news, matches and more for CaughtOffside.

Michael Carrick looks on during Man United vs Liverpool
How one player indirectly stopped Man United from making more summer additions
Manchester United’s inability to move Marcus Rashford on this summer had a major impact on the club’s transfer plans, with his £325,000-a-week...
Manchester United FC
Who won the transfer window? Arsenal, Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool rated
The Premier League’s biggest clubs spent heavily again this summer, but winning the transfer window is about more than simply spending the...
Liverpool FC Chelsea FC
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures during the win vs Coventry City
Arsenal CEO explains transfer strategy after failing to sign marquee attacker
Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick has offered an insight into the club’s approach to transfers, insisting the Premier League champions try to conduct...
Arsenal FC
Gary Neville Arsenal
‘I would be stunned’ – Neville tells Arteta to drop Arsenal player against Chelsea
Gary Neville believes Mikel Arteta should make a significant change to Arsenal’s starting line-up against Chelsea by bringing Eberechi Eze in for...
Arsenal FC
Eberechi Eze Arsenal
After Trossard & Martinelli exit: One Arsenal player has now become crucial this season
Eberechi Eze suddenly looks like one of Arsenal’s most important attacking players after a summer that dramatically reduced Mikel Arteta’s options on...
Arsenal FC
Michael Carrick Man United
Reason why Man United struggled in their pursuit of a new left-back this summer
Manchester United’s long search for a new left-back ended without a signing on deadline day, leaving Michael Carrick to rely on Luke...
Manchester United FC
Liverpool flag outside Anfield
Clear-the-air talks held with player after failure to seal late Liverpool exit
Cody Gakpo has reportedly held talks with Liverpool’s hierarchy after seeing a potential deadline-day move to Manchester City blocked. The Netherlands international...
Liverpool FC
Michael Carrick Man United
Man United plan major overhaul for next summer, four players are ‘on trial’ this season
Manchester United are already looking ahead to next summer, with the club reportedly planning to sign as many as three defenders in...
Manchester United FC
Xabi Alonso Chelsea
Chelsea failed in late move for Englishman to replace Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea failed with a late attempt to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott after the Cherries refused to entertain a deadline-day sale of...
Chelsea FC
Andoni Iraola looks on during Liverpool's draw with Newcastle
Liverpool failed in completing blockbuster move for versatile Chelsea ace on deadline day
Liverpool made a late attempt to strengthen their defence by signing Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto on deadline day, but the move collapsed...
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Roberto De Zerbi gestures during Tottenham's defeat vs Brentford
Tottenham consider deadline day move for ‘one of the best players in the world’
Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a late move for AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic as Roberto De Zerbi looks to add one more...
Tottenham FC
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the friendly vs Como
Not Alvarez: Arsenal urged to sign world class attacker to become title winners again
Arsenal have been urged to make one final blockbuster move for Victor Osimhen, with Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke claiming the Nigerian...
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