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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.

Samu Aghehowa of Porto, plus Chelsea and Tottenham badges
Report: Chelsea back in for 47-goal star after recent signing branded a mistake
Chelsea are reportedly reviving their interest in a potential transfer swoop for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa ahead of the summer. The west...
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Has the Premier League’s TV Deal Made Mid-Table Clubs More Competitive Than Ever?
The Premier League’s 2025-29 deal was worth £6 .7 billion. Have the vast sums paid to every top-flight team made the league...
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe looks on
Newcastle already laying down plans to land up to SIX summer signings
Newcastle United are reportedly planning for a busy summer transfer window, with sporting director Ross Wilson already working on key positions. A...
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Daniel Farke looks on
Leeds United rival Tottenham & Aston Villa for player hailed “incredible” by Guardiola
Leeds United are reportedly among a number of clubs eyeing up Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford as a summer transfer window target....
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Andrew Robertson celebrating last season's Premier League title triumph
Newcastle among clubs considering transfer for all-time Liverpool great
Newcastle United are reportedly among the clubs showing an interest in the potential transfer of Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson. The Scotland international...
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Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool
Worry for Liverpool as star’s huge contract demands revealed in report
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is reportedly eager to earn huge wages if he is to sign a new contract at Anfield. The...
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Liam Rosenior and Mikel Arteta
Former Arsenal star hits back at Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior over “respect” comments
Former Arsenal striker Jay Bothroyd has hit back at Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior over his comments about a lack of respect from...
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Benoit Badiashile with his Chelsea teammates
Sources: Chelsea star “very likely” to leave as three potential transfer suitors named
Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile is now rated as “very likely” to be out of the Blues’ project as transfer suitors emerge ahead...
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Julian Alvarez in action for Atletico Madrid
Boost for Arsenal as expert rules out one rival in potential transfer battle
Arsenal fans may be relieved to hear that there’s seemingly no truth to transfer rumours linking Bayern Munich with Atletico Madrid striker...
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Mikel Arteta reacts during Leeds vs Arsenal
Expert explains why Arsenal transfer fell through but PL move still on player’s agenda
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka feels his style of play would be suited to the Premier League after interest from Arsenal in...
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Fabrizio Romano
“Upset with the situation” – Fabrizio Romano provides update on Cristiano Ronaldo row with Al Nassr
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided his insight into the Cristiano Ronaldo situation with Al Nassr, admitting that the Portuguese superstar...
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Manchester United logo on corner flag at Old Trafford
Report: Former Manchester United teammates set for surprise link up at major European club
Manchester United fans may be interested to learn that two of their former players, Jesse Lingard and Robin van Persie, could be...
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