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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.

Mike Maignan and Davide Bartesaghi of AC Milan celebrate
Agreement reached: “Huge move” for Chelsea transfer target reported by Fabrizio Romano
Chelsea reportedly look set to miss out on the transfer of AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan as he’s reached a verbal agreement...
Chelsea FC
Liverpool concede the opening goal against Bournemouth
“Two dreadful goals” – Liverpool slammed as Bournemouth score quickfire double
Liverpool find themselves 2-1 down away to Bournemouth after some poor defending on both goals in today’s Premier League clash. The Reds...
Liverpool FC AFC Bournemouth
Mikel Arteta and Victor Valdepenas
Talks held: Arsenal planning transfer move for £43m La Liga talent
Arsenal are reportedly discussing a potential future transfer move for Real Madrid’s talented young centre-back Victor Valdepenas. According to BBC Sport, the...
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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe
£30m striker medical delayed after Newcastle bid
The medical for Vasco da Gama striker Rayan at Bournemouth is reportedly facing delay as the deal drags on despite being near...
Newcastle United FC AFC Bournemouth
Jean-Philippe Mateta in action for Crystal Palace
Newcastle United threatening to hijack move for top Tottenham transfer target
Newcastle United are reportedly putting pressure on Tottenham in the race for the transfer of Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The France...
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Cole Palmer has been linked with Manchester United
Man United preparing unprecedented financial effort for Cole Palmer as transfer opportunity emerges
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to go all out for the transfer of Chelsea star Cole Palmer as they sense an opportunity...
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Ibrahim Mbaye in action for PSG against Barcelona
Sky journalist claims Chelsea & Aston Villa “would love” to sign PSG star this January
Chelsea and Aston Villa are reportedly among the clubs eyeing up a potential January transfer window deal for Ibrahim Mbaye. According to...
Chelsea FC Aston Villa FC
Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump
World Cup winners “need” to discuss 2026 World Cup boycott over Donald Trump, says official
A senior German football official has suggested there need to be serious discussions over his country boycotting the 2026 World Cup this...
World Cup 2026
Felix Nmecha in action for Borussia Dortmund vs Tottenham
Sources: “Approaches” likely as Man United & Chelsea monitor €65m-rated midfielder
Borussia Dortmund’s rising midfield talent Felix Nmecha has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs during this January’s transfer window. Sources...
Tottenham FC Chelsea FC
Ruben Amorim and Jean-Philippe Mateta
“Big-time” – Ruben Amorim really wanted to sign this PL star for Man United, claims ex-player
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was “big-time” interested in signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. That’s according to former Palace player...
Manchester United FC Crystal Palace FC
Xavi is being linked with Manchester United and Tottenham
“We know…” – Journalist on manager’s stance as Man United & Tottenham consider move
Former Barcelona manager Xavi is reportedly likely to be on the radar of both Manchester United and Tottenham, and he could be...
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Fermin Lopez celebrates with his Barcelona teammates
Important talks already taking place over €40m Chelsea transfer target’s future
Barcelona are reportedly already in talks with the representatives of Chelsea transfer target Fermin Lopez over a new contract. The Spain international’s...
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