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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.

Axel Disasi and Raheem Sterling with Chelsea in the 2023/24 season
Sources: Chelsea still hoping to offload first-team duo before Saudi transfer deadline
Chelsea are still aiming to offload Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi to Saudi Pro League clubs before their transfer deadline on September...
Facundo Buonanotte in action for Argentina, plus Chelsea logo and 'done deal' banner
“I’m very happy” – New Chelsea signing speaks out after deal is officially confirmed
Chelsea have officially announced the loan signing of Argentinian attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton and Hove Albion. The highly-rated 20-year-old will...
Harvey Elliott and Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp involved as Liverpool star closing in on transfer to new club
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was reportedly involved in advising Harvey Elliot over his next move in this summer’s transfer window. The...
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca waving to the fans at Stamford Bridge
Reporter reveals “last-minute transfer” for Chelsea star is still possible
Chelsea youngster Tyrique George is reportedly still in with a chance of sealing a late summer move away from Stamford Bridge. According...
Randal Kolo Muani celebrates with his Juventus teammates
“Confirmed” – Tottenham see offer accepted as Deadline Day signing set to go through
Tottenham have reportedly had an offer accepted by Paris Saint-Germain for the loan signing of French centre-forward Randal Kolo Muani. The north...
Chelsea and Newcastle club logos
“Can now confirm” – Journalist talks up possible Chelsea-Newcastle transfer deal
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is reportedly a name who’s come up as an option for Newcastle United on transfer deadline day. That’s...
Graham Potter shouts instructions during West Ham's win over Nottingham Forest
Journalist reveals late West Ham United transfer move for Chelsea star
West Ham United have reportedly made a late move to try to sign Chelsea central defender Axel Disasi, according to Jacob Steinberg....
Alexander Isak and Mikel Arteta
Exclusive: Arsenal expert on how “sensational signing” will impact title race vs Liverpool
Arsenal FC journalist Charles Watts has had his say on the seemingly imminent Alexander Isak to Liverpool transfer deal. The Reds are...
Close up image of the Chelsea FC club crest
“It’s unbelievable” – Journalist reveals this Chelsea deal is “back on”
Bayern Munich’s transfer move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson looks to be back on, according to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg. The...
Ruben Amorim, yellow 'breaking news' banner, and Fabrizio Romano
Manchester United working on two transfer targets but “only one will join” – Fabrizio Romano
Manchester United are reportedly working on signing two goalkeepers this summer in the form of Emiliano Martinez and Senne Lammens. The Red...
Arsenal FC cannon on flag
“Deal should be wrapped up” – Journalist on imminent new Arsenal signing on busy Deadline Day
Arsenal should have their transfer deal for Piero Hincapie wrapped up and possibly announced later today, according to Charles Watts. Writing in...
Fermin Lopez celebrates a goal for Barcelona, and the Chelsea FC logo
Chelsea given “encouragement” to pursue exciting attacker transfer on Deadline Day
Chelsea have reportedly been given “encouragement” over a potential transfer move for Barcelona attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez. The 22-year-old Spain international, who...