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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.

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Confirmed: Key figure leaves Liverpool as controversial rumours addressed
Liverpool have confirmed that Richard Hughes has stepped down as sporting director, while Ben Jacobs has provided some insight into his departure....
Estevao Willian celebrates Chelsea going ahead through an own goal against Luton
Report: Liverpool set sights on potential double Chelsea transfer raid
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing up three main options as targets for the right-hand side of their attack, including two Chelsea players. The...
Michael Carrick looks on during Manchester United's defeat vs Hull City
From Spain: Man United preparing €60-70m January transfer bid for striker upgrade
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to make a January transfer window bid for Real Madrid forward Endrick. The Red Devils could do...
Jose Mourinho with his Real Madrid players
€100m Manchester United transfer target could be available in January as issue emerges
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho reportedly seems to be frustrated with Aurelien Tchouameni’s fitness issues, in a possible boost for Manchester United....
Kai Havertz and Bruno Guimaraes
Chelsea may have hijacked the Morgan Rogers transfer, but they need *this* Arsenal star more…
Chelsea take on Arsenal this weekend in their first big test of the new Premier League season, and all eyes will surely...
Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso
Forget Morgan Rogers…missing out on this £60m Chelsea star is Arsenal’s biggest mistake – opinion
Chelsea may have beaten Arsenal to the signing of Morgan Rogers this summer, but they arguably got a more important deal done...
Louis Page continues to be targeted by Manchester United
Deal still on: Man United confident as they continue to work on wonderkid transfer
Manchester United are reportedly still working on a potential transfer deal for Leicester City wonderkid Louis Page. The Red Devils were strongly...
Iliman Ndiaye and Mikel Arteta
Ex-Gunner says Arsenal missed out on “an absolute steal” who’ll be “great signing” for their rivals
Arsenal have been criticised for missing out on the transfer of Iliman Ndiaye, who ended up moving from Everton to Manchester City...
Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, and Milos Kerkez
“Flourishing again” – Liverpool told they’ve avoided “crazy” transfer decision
Liverpool FC journalist James Pearce says it would have been “crazy” for the club to sell Cody Gakpo during this summer’s transfer...
Andoni Iraola during Liverpool's win vs Ipswich
(Picture) Sky Sports post heavily misleading Liverpool stat during Ipswich game
A few viewers might have noticed a stat from Sky Sports during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Ipswich Town last night as it’s...
Adam Wharton during the pre-match warm-up with Crystal Palace
Bids rejected: Chelsea & Man City named as suitors for “outstanding” Premier League star
Chelsea and Manchester City have been named as the clubs likely to have shown a strong interest in signing Adam Wharton during...
Yves Bissouma in action for Tottenham
Update on Chelsea transfer links with two free agents
Chelsea were reportedly offered the chance to sign former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma, who is currently a free agent. However, it seems...