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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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Elite wonderkid “can be considered a new Arsenal player”, says Fabrizio Romano
Arsenal have reportedly formally sealed the signing of Georgian wonderkid Andria Bartishvili, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano. The highly-rated 17-year-old...
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Alex Baena celebrates a goal for Atletico Madrid
Sources: Man City, Newcastle & Aston Villa eye January transfer swoop for La Liga sensation
Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa are understood to be eyeing up Atletico Madrid’s in-form winger Alex Baena. The Spain international...
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Mikel Arteta looks on during an Arsenal pre-season friendly
Confirmed: Arsenal wasted huge transfer opportunity to replace departing star for net cost of just £5m
Arsenal have just confirmed the sale of Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal, leaving them short of depth in attack until the transfer...
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Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan
22-goal star responds to transfer speculation following late Arsenal interest this summer
Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez has responded to recent transfer speculation by insisting he’s happy to stay at his current club. The...
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Estevao Willian of Chelsea
Unsettled Chelsea star open to January transfer exit after recent development
Chelsea winger Estevao Willian has reportedly become unsettled at Stamford Bridge as he’s unsure he’ll see much playing time under Xabi Alonso....
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Lautaro Martinez celebrates with his Argentina teammates at the World Cup
One of Arteta’s coaches tried to convince surprise name to seal Arsenal transfer
Arsenal coach Gabriel Heinze reportedly made a surprise call last week to try to convince Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez to join...
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Enzo Fernandez posing in a Manchester City shirt
Enzo Fernandez sends pointed message to Chelsea as he discusses Manchester City transfer
Manchester City’s new signing Enzo Fernandez has spoken out on his relief to be reunited with his former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca....
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Chido Obi celebrates a goal for Manchester United
Medical today: Man United star leaves on loan after transfer deadline, says Fabrizio Romano
Manchester United youngster Chido Obi has reportedly agreed a season-long loan move to Willem II, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 18-year-old striker...
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Alexis Mac Allister coming on as a sub for Liverpool
Contact made: Liverpool already planning transfer to replace star with 151 appearances
Liverpool are reportedly planning to replace Alexis Mac Allister with Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara after holding initial talks. The Reds seemingly didn’t...
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James Garner celebrates with his Everton teammates
Report reveals identity of £65m ‘mystery’ Chelsea transfer target on Deadline Day
Chelsea reportedly tried their luck with a late move for Everton midfielder James Garner, though they were told he was not for...
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Zion Suzuki, Victor Munoz, and Christos Tzolis
10 best signings under £50m this summer, featuring Arsenal, Liverpool & Chelsea bargains
This summer saw huge amounts spent on transfer fees, but the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea also found a few bargains....
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Bruno Guimaraes and Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand praises Arsenal transfers, including “one of the bargains of the season”
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has praised Arsenal’s transfer window despite some criticism from the club’s fans. The Gunners brought in some...
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