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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.

Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez
“Here we go” – Romano & Ornstein both confirm £125m Chelsea transfer deal
Chelsea have reportedly agreed to sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for a package worth £125m, making it a British record deal....
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Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso
“Final push” as Liverpool make attempt to sign Chelsea star on loan
Liverpool have reportedly made an effort to sign Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto towards the end of the summer transfer window. However, it...
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Jamie Gittens warming up for Chelsea
Journalist reveals “expected” outcome to “complicated” Chelsea transfer saga
Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens remains a transfer target for Roma, but he’s expected to stay at Stamford Bridge, according to Fabrice Hawkins....
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Chelsea logo on corner flag at Stamford Bridge
Video: Chelsea star spotted arriving in Italy ahead of Deadline Day medical
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has been spotted arriving in Italy today as he’s expected to complete a medical and sign for Como....
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Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle
Done deal: Newcastle United announce signing of Arsenal transfer target
Newcastle United have officially confirmed the signing of Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille, despite Arsenal having also explored the deal. As we reported...
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Louis Page celebrates for Leicester City
“Talks ongoing” – Arsenal could rival Man United for exciting Deadline Day transfer
Manchester United could reportedly face competition from Arsenal for a Deadline Day transfer swoop for Leicester City wonderkid Louis Page. The highly-rated...
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Julian Alvarez in action against Arsenal last season
Journalist provides key Julian Alvarez transfer update with just hours until deadline
Julian Alvarez reportedly looks to be heading towards staying at Atletico Madrid today as we head towards the final few hours of...
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Malick Fofana and David Ornstein
Surprise bombshell as Ornstein reveals club “working to hijack Sunderland move for Malick Fofana”
David Ornstein has reported that Crystal Palace are working on a surprise late deal to hijack Malick Fofana’s move to Sunderland. The...
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James Scanlon with Manchester United
Official: Manchester United announce youngster’s transfer to Arsenal
Manchester United have officially confirmed that youngster James Scanlon has agreed a transfer to Premier League rivals Arsenal. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder...
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Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz in action for Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Liverpool player ratings: Wirtz produces superb assist, but summer signing struggles
Our Liverpool player ratings are in after another bad game for new manager Andoni Iraola as his side could only draw 2-2...
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Morgan Gibbs-White in action for Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
13 G/A in 12 games: Why aren’t Arsenal trying to sign this underrated star to fix problem position?
Arsenal need an attacking midfielder, and yet there’s one obvious name who isn’t even getting a look in at the moment, and...
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Atmosphere builds at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium
“Here we go” for new Arsenal signing, medical scheduled for September 1st
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a transfer deal for Georgian wonderkid Andria Bartishvili, according to X account Geo_Team, and confirmed by Fabrizio Romano....
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