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.

Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim and yellow 'breaking news' banner

From Portugal: Man United keeping an eye on Amorim’s former player amid contract stand-off

Manchester United are reportedly one of the clubs keeping an eye on Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande as he’s yet to agree...

Dec 3 2025, 10:11

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Igor Thiago celebrates with his Brentford teammates

Sources: Tottenham, Newcastle & Aston Villa transfer target “highly likely” to move this January

Tottenham, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are all understood to be very interested in Igor Thiago as he’s “highly likely” to leave...

Dec 3 2025, 9:33

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Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in action

Surprise Manchester City stat will have Arsenal fans believing the title is as good as theirs

A surprise stat has emerged showing that Manchester City’s new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, a big summer signing from Paris Saint-Germain, actually looks...

Dec 3 2025, 8:54

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“Much better…” – Man United star makes “promise” to fans after big claim

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has made a promise to the club’s fans about the team being better this season than they...

Dec 3 2025, 8:18

Manchester United FC

£52m star to be sacrificed as Man Utd prepare to break transfer record for important new signing

Manchester United are reportedly ready to break their transfer record to sign one of Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, or Adam Wharton, and...

Dec 3 2025, 7:04

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Mohamed Salah looks on from the Liverpool bench

Mohamed Salah suitors named as transfer saga back on following major Liverpool issue

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is reportedly still wanted by Saudi Pro League clubs after his dip in form at Anfield this season....

Dec 3 2025, 6:44

Liverpool FC

Erling Haaland has reached 100 Premier League goals

Erling Haaland hits stunning new record – is Man City star now the best Premier League striker ever?

Erling Haaland continues to make history for Manchester City, with the Norwegian goal machine now on 100 Premier League goals for the...

Dec 3 2025, 6:24

Manchester City

Arne Slot looks on during Liverpool's win vs West Ham

Bid prepared: Liverpool open direct talks to beat Man United to potential £30m transfer

Liverpool are reportedly back in direct talks over a potential transfer move for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi for January. The Reds...

Dec 3 2025, 6:02

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Tottenham manager Thomas Frank gives instructions to Xavi Simons

“There’s a reason” – Thomas Frank explains why summer signing is struggling at Spurs

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has discussed the slow start to life at the club from summer signing Xavi Simons in his latest...

Dec 1 2025, 19:11

Tottenham FC

Carlos Baleba in action for Brighton against Newcastle United

Sources: Spurs sense “opportunity” to beat Man United to “€100m asset” amid new uncertainty

Tottenham are understood to sense a potential opportunity to rival Manchester United for the transfer of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. The talented...

Nov 29 2025, 9:24

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