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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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€65m Arsenal deal at “last stages” as green light given and medical to be booked – Romano
Arsenal reportedly look to be edging closer to an important deal as everything is advancing for Gabriel Martinelli to leave in a...
Arsenal FC
Alex Scott applauds the Bournemouth fans
Fabrizio Romano reveals when Liverpool & Chelsea transfer target is “likely to leave” current club
Bournemouth were reportedly never likely to sell Alex Scott this summer, though he is expected to be on the market in 2027,...
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Bilal El Khannouss in action at the World Cup
Contact made: Newcastle United working on attacker signing that could pave way for major exit
Newcastle United have reportedly made contact over a potential transfer deal for Stuttgart attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss. The talented 22-year-old has...
Newcastle United FC
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo looks on
West Ham cleared to sign 26-year-old on free transfer
West Ham United have been handed a major boost to their pursuit of Reiss Nelson as he’s just had his contract terminated...
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Julian Alvarez could be one to watch for Arsenal
“Crucial” few hours ahead as Arsenal officials to meet Julian Alvarez reps in secret location tonight
Arsenal will reportedly hold talks with Julian Alvarez’s representatives in a secret location in Madrid at 9pm tonight, according to Indy Kaila....
Arsenal FC
Chelsea FC flag and Fabrizio Romano
Fabrizio Romano reveals “here we go” for Chelsea to complete £40m transfer
Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the £40m transfer of Atalanta wonderkid Honest Ahanor, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The versatile 18-year-old,...
Chelsea FC
Enzo Fernandez remains a target for Manchester City
Bid now “imminent” as club aim to sign Chelsea star for below £120m
Manchester City are reportedly set to bid for Enzo Fernandez imminently as they hope to start the negotiations for under £120m. The...
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Bradley Barcola and Andoni Iraola
£170m spending spree? Liverpool still want this attacker signing alongside Bradley Barcola
Liverpool are reportedly still keen on the transfer of Crystal Palace star Ismaila Sarr alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola. The Reds now...
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“Great piece of business” – Arsenal praised for pulling off one of the signings of the summer
Arsenal have been praised for pulling off a smart signing in the form of Christos Tzolis, with Gunners legend Ray Parlour a...
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Fabrizio Romano says Manchester City have “completed deal” to sign Arsenal midfielder
Manchester City have reportedly completed a transfer raid on Arsenal’s academy for 16-year-old midfielder Mishel Nduka. The teenager has now signed his...
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Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid looks on
Prediction: Atletico Madrid aren’t bluffing and will now push Julian Alvarez towards Arsenal transfer
Atletico Madrid have once again reiterated that they aren’t selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona in a statement this afternoon. At this point,...
Arsenal FC
Bradley Barcola in action for PSG
True: Arsenal were ready to match Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola bid with late transfer hijack attempt
We recently reported on Arsenal still being interested in Bradley Barcola as things with Liverpool seemed to be stalling. It now looks...
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