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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.

Michael Olise and Desire Doue celebrate
Sources: Liverpool “confident” of completing free transfer & set sights on ambitious £87m deal
Liverpool have just had a busy summer transfer window and are making more ambitious plans for the future, sources have told CaughtOffside....
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“In the next 24 hours…” – Fabrizio Romano delivers update on key Man Utd transfer saga
Transfer news journalist Fabrizio Romano has delivered an update on Andre Onana’s future as he looks set to finalise his departure from...
Mikel Merino celebrates with Martin Zubimendi in Arsenal's pre-season friendly vs Newcastle
This Arsenal star is “exceptional” for his national team but will struggle to start for Arteta, says expert
Arsenal expert Charles Watts has heaped praise into Mikel Merino for his superb performance in Spain’s thumping victory over Turkey. The 29-year-old...
Mikel Arteta and Fabrizio Romano
Fabrizio Romano reveals Arsenal interest in world class 20-year-old – two key developments explained
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Arsenal had a genuine interest in signing Arda Guler from Real Madrid before two key developments got...
William Saliba walking off after picking up an injury for Arsenal
“Not that sure” – Seriousness of Arsenal star’s injury not yet confirmed, says expert
The seriousness of William Saliba’s injury has not yet been confirmed, according to journalist and Arsenal expert Charles Watts. Speaking exclusively to...
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Police confirm ex-PL referee David Coote has been charged for making indecent video of child
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged for what has been described as making an indecent video of a child....
Gabriel Martinelli and Charles Watts
Exclusive: Arsenal star has had Saudi transfer interest, expert confirms
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli could be facing an uncertain future after some Saudi transfer interest in him during the summer just gone....
Dro Fernandez celebrates with his Barcelona teammates
Report: Man United & Liverpool chasing transfer of 17-year-old sensation
Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly interested in a transfer move for 17-year-old Barcelona attacking midfielder Dro Fernandez. The Spanish wonderkid can...
Enzo Maresca and Roy Keane
5 key passes, 1 assist: “Brilliant” £80m Chelsea transfer target earns praise after international masterclass
Aston Villa attacking midfielder and Chelsea transfer target Morgan Rogers stole the show for England last night as they thrashed Serbia 5-0...
England players celebrate against Serbia
9/10 rating for Arsenal star in latest international game provides a welcome boost for Mikel Arteta
Arsenal fans weren’t initially that pleased with the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea this summer, but could it be turning into...
Alexander Isak warming up for Sweden
Anfield sources on why Alexander Isak’s chances of making first Liverpool start this weekend
Liverpool’s new signing Alexander Isak might have to wait for his first start for the Reds, according to Anfield sources. Isak only...
Man United manager Ruben Amorim gestures during the Burnley game
Some Man United figures surprised as Red Devils star’s career now surely over
Some figures associated with Manchester United are reportedly surprised that goalkeeper Andre Onana chose to leave the club this summer. The Red...