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Mark Brus

Editor-in-Chief of CaughtOffside. Mark is a highly experienced transfer news journalist, having worked with major national newspapers in the UK before taking on the lead role at CaughtOffside. He has been instrumental in recruiting the very best football journalists for CaughtOffside (including Fabrizio Romano, Christian Falk, Charles Watts and Alfredo Pedulla) and, alongside Fabrizio Romano, founded 'the Daily Briefing', which is the #1 football newsletter on Substack.

Pedro Neto celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Leeds
Official: Chelsea star signs new contract after rejecting interest from PL rivals
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has officially signed a new contract at Stamford Bridge despite summer transfer links with Manchester City. The Blues...
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Michael Olise celebrates with his Bayern Munich teammates
Expert rates Liverpool’s chances of signing goal and assist machine this January
Christian Falk has made it clear that there is absolutely no chance for Liverpool or any other club to sign Bayern Munich...
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Michael Carrick and Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher highlights two major tactical problems with Michael Carrick’s Manchester United
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has questioned Michael Carrick’s tactical set-up since he took over as Manchester United manager. Although Carrick impressed hugely...
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Nuno Mendes celebrates with his PSG teammates
Former Liverpool chief thought they had a genuine chance of signing 2x UCL winner
Liverpool’s former sporting director Richard Hughes reportedly felt his club had a realistic shot at signing Nuno Mendes until he signed a...
Liverpool FC
Antoine Semenyo celebrates a goal for Manchester City
Missed opportunity: Departing Liverpool chief pushed for them to sign £60m Manchester City star
Former Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes reportedly pushed for the £60m transfer of Antoine Semenyo before he ended up at Manchester City....
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Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa
Advanced talks held as Manchester United transfer target’s future closer to being resolved
Aston Villa are reportedly in advanced talks over a new contract for Ian Maatsen after recent transfer interest from Manchester United. The...
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Jeremie Frimpong in action for Liverpool against Atletico Madrid
£30m star’s days are surely numbered as Liverpool tried signing Chelsea star this summer
Liverpool reportedly looked into signing a new right-back this summer, and considered rivalling Chelsea for Marco Palestra amid concerns over Jeremie Frimpong....
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Mauro Icardi during his time with Galatasaray
Everton considering signing free agent with 250 career goals, he’s open to Toffees transfer
Everton are reportedly considering a free transfer swoop for former Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi, who remains available and without a club. The...
Everton FC
Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard
“The biggest difference is…” – sources on how Arteta has got Odegaard back to his best for Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has done some work behind the scenes to help get Martin Odegaard back to his best. But it...
Arsenal FC
Mikel Arteta with Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres
Video: Arsenal star appears to snub Arteta amid claims he’s “p*****d off”
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres appears to be genuinely annoyed with manager Mikel Arteta amid speculation over his situation at the Emirates Stadium....
Arsenal FC
Danny Welbeck celebrates with his Chelsea teammates
“Great signing” – Chelsea praised for smart transfer business that’s already paying off
Chelsea have been praised for the summer signing of Danny Welbeck, who has shone since his surprise move from Brighton. The 35-year-old...
Chelsea FC
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks on
“He wanted…” – Big claim made about “very exciting” Arsenal transfer target
Arsenal’s links with Julian Alvarez over the summer have been played down by former Liverpool and Real Madrid star Steve McManaman. The...
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