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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.

Yasin Ozcan in action
“One to watch” – Expert names Aston Villa youngster as surprise PSG transfer target
Aston Villa youngster Yasin Ozan is reportedly a surprise transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain, according to Robin Bairner. The 19-year-old defender, who...
James Ward-Prowse warming up for West Ham
Journalist reveals “whisper” that West Ham ace will seal January transfer back to former club
West Ham United midfielder James Ward-Prowse looks to have fallen out of favour at the club and could be on his way...
Gilberto Mora celebrates with his teammates
The next Kevin De Bruyne: Arsenal & Chelsea circling for transfer of midfield wonderkid
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly alongside the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona in circling for exciting Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora. The...
Maxence Lacroix in action for Crystal Palace against West Ham
Liverpool increasingly keen to sign “Rolls Royce” Premier League star after rave reviews from scouts
Liverpool are reportedly switching their focus away from Crystal Palace central defender Marc Guehi and onto his teammate Maxence Lacroix. The Reds...
Frenkie de Jong in action for Barcelona vs PSG
“Closing in” – Fabrizio Romano provides update on Man United transfer target & likely “agreement”
Manchester United could reportedly be set to miss out on the potential transfer of Barcelona central midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Netherlands...
Federico Valverde in action for Real Madrid
Tottenham willing to spend considerable money on ambitious Real Madrid transfer raid
Tottenham are reportedly willing to pay considerable money for the ambitious transfer of Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde. It seems there’s some...
Ollie Watkins in action for Aston Villa
Dean Smith sends Ollie Watkins warning for this season
Former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has sent a message regarding Ollie Watkins this season after a slow start in front of...
Chelsea FC logo on flag, and Fabrizio Romano
Fabrizio Romano confirms Chelsea “very interested” in €80m-plus Arsenal transfer target
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have an interest in signing Juventus attacking midfielder Kenan Yildiz. It seems the...
Gabriel Martinelli celebrates with Viktor Gyokeres and Leandro Trossard
“I want to play” – Arsenal star sends message to Mikel Arteta after impressing vs Olympiacos
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has sent a pretty clear message to manager Mikel Arteta as he’s admitted he wants to be playing...
Arne Slot and Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney makes “absolutely slaughtered” claim after bizarre Liverpool tactical error
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has made the claim that Ruben Amorim would be “absolutely slaughtered” for some of the bizarre tactical...
Yehor Yarmoliuk in action for Brentford
Sources: Man United add under-the-radar 21y/o talent to list of transfer targets
Manchester United are understood to have added talented young Brentford defensive midfielder Yehor Yarmoliuk to their list of transfer targets. As I...
Florian Wirtz and Rudi Voller
“Adjustment problems” – German legend explains the reasons for Liverpool summer signing’s bad start
Former German World Cup winner Rudi Voller has spoken out on Florian Wirtz’s poor start to life at Liverpool since his summer...