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.

Talks held: Chelsea receive response after registering interest in signing “class act”

Chelsea reportedly had recent contacts over a potential transfer move for Barcelona defender Eric Garcia, but they’ve now been told that he’s...

Oct 31 2025, 6:16

Tottenham FC Chelsea FC

PL club have “called” Man United about two potential January signings, says Fabrizio Romano

West Ham United have reportedly called Manchester United to ask about both Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee as possible options to sign...

Oct 30 2025, 14:23

Manchester United FC West Ham FC

Worry for Chelsea as key figure approached by Champions League giants

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been targeted by Juventus as they eye him to potentially take over in time for next season,...

Oct 30 2025, 12:53

Chelsea FC

Lucas Paqueta, Tim Sherwood, and 'breaking news' banner

‘Get rid of him’ Sherwood tells West Ham to axe their expensive star

Former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has criticised West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta for his poor form and selfish...

Oct 30 2025, 12:05

West Ham FC

Santi Cazorla celebrates with Nacho Monreal

I woke up with two missed calls – by the end of the day I’d signed for Arsenal before even telling my wife

Former Arsenal left-back Nacho Monreal has revealed what a crazy day it was when he joined the Gunners back in January 2013....

Oct 30 2025, 11:44

Arsenal FC

Leeds United star set to secure January exit

Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier is reportedly attracting growing interest ahead of a potential exit in the January transfer window. The French...

Oct 30 2025, 11:26

Leeds United FC

Furious Enzo Maresca admits he’s embarrassed after “stupid” action by Chelsea player

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has hit out at his players and Liam Delap in particular after last night’s nervy 4-3 win over...

Oct 30 2025, 10:53

Chelsea FC

Eddie Howe during a Newcastle press conference

Eddie Howe reveals this player was “desperate to join” Newcastle United this summer

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has praised backup goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after his performance in last night’s Carabao Cup win over Tottenham....

Oct 30 2025, 10:01

Newcastle United FC