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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.

Tottenham are closing in on a new signing
Medical today: Tottenham close in on signing to take spending to £382m
Tottenham are reportedly closing in on a £60m transfer move for Omar Marmoush, who is set to undergo a medical today. The...
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Harvey Elliott in action for Liverpool
Sources: Liverpool star is “standout” profile for Euro giants as they prepare transfer move
There’s still a concrete chance of Harvey Elliott leaving Liverpool before the end of the summer transfer window. The Reds ace is...
Liverpool FC
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola looks on
David Ornstein’s cryptic Liverpool transfer update as “key talks” held
It’s slightly hard to work out what’s going on with the Bradley Barcola to Liverpool transfer saga as David Ornstein has posted...
Liverpool FC
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso celebrates
Fee agreed: Chelsea pull off transfer masterstroke as £50m deal set to go through
Chelsea’s transfer strategy has received a lot of scrutiny, but you have to say it looks like they’ve done brilliant work with...
Chelsea FC Nottingham Forest FC
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Champions League favourites 2026/27: Who can stop PSG winning a third in a row?
With PSG winning the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa last night, it’s yet another European trophy for Luis Enrique’s side. Speaking...
Manchester City Arsenal FC
Rico Lewis at fault as Bournemouth score vs Manchester City
Video: Nightmare start for Maresca! Man City all over the place as Bournemouth silence the Etihad
Manchester City’s start to life under new manager Enzo Maresca has not gone to plan so far, with Bournemouth scoring first in...
Manchester City AFC Bournemouth
Gabriel Martinelli in action for Arsenal
Talks ongoing: Arsenal discussing selling star for £60m fee
Al Hilal are reportedly in talks over signing Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli, while they’re also in discussions with the player’s camp. That’s...
Arsenal FC
Nicolas Jackson in action for Chelsea in pre-season
Report: Tottenham launch move to hijack major Aston Villa transfer deal
Tottenham have reportedly launched a move to try and hijack Aston Villa’s efforts to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. Spurs could clearly...
Tottenham FC Chelsea FC
Enzo Maresca and Fabrizio Romano
“Here we go” – Manchester City reach full agreement for €100m transfer
Manchester City have reportedly reached a full agreement over the transfer of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to multiple reliable journalists. RMC...
Manchester City
Nuno Espirito Santo looks on during West Ham's defeat vs Charlton Athletic
Pundit hints West Ham may need to sack Nuno after “rock bottom” claim
West Ham United have been heavily criticised after a dire start to life in the Championship so far this season. The Hammers...
West Ham FC
Youri Tielemans applauds the Manchester United fans
“Reality check” – Man Utd summer signings slammed as pundit names another new player they need
Manchester United have been handed a reality check after their 2-0 defeat to Hull City yesterday, says pundit Tony Cascarino. The Red...
Manchester United FC
Lewis Hall in action for Newcastle United in pre-season
Manchester United preparing to test club’s resolve over £70m-rated transfer target
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to test Newcastle United’s resolve over left-back Lewis Hall before the end of the summer transfer window....
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