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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.

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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Arsenal flags at the Emirates Stadium
Fabrizio Romano reveals Arsenal can afford ambitious transfer following recent contacts
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano claims Arsenal have indicated they can afford an ambitious transfer move for Julian Alvarez. The problem remains,...
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Reece James and Enzo Fernandez
Surprise call made: Chelsea star makes transfer decision after enquiry
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is reportedly a target for Barcelona as well as Manchester City, according to Simon Phillips on Substack. The...
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Joel Ordonez in action for Ecuador at the World Cup
Approach made: Aston Villa in contact over signing €45m Liverpool transfer target
Aston Villa have reportedly made contact over a potential transfer move for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez as they look to replace...
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Bradley Barcola in action for France vs England at the World Cup
Sources: Arsenal ready to “aggressively” enter winger transfer talks, Liverpool still far from agreement
Arsenal could come back into the conversation for Bradley Barcola as I’m told Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain remain far apart in terms...
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Michael Carrick and Fabrizio Romano
Documents all signed & exchanged: Fabrizio Romano says imminent Man Utd signing “100% confirmed”
Manchester United have reportedly signed and exchanged all documents to finalise the transfer of Carlos Baleba from Brighton. According to Fabrizio Romano,...
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Roberto De Zerbi gestures during Tottenham's defeat vs Brentford
Fabrizio Romano claims Tottenham “confident” of signing versatile attacker by start of next week
Tottenham are reportedly calm and confident over getting a transfer move for Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush over the line. The Egypt...
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Endrick and Federico Valverde of Real Madrid
Major Liverpool update on attacker target after Andoni Iraola’s strong transfer hint
Liverpool could reportedly struggle to secure the signing of Endrick from Real Madrid this summer as their search for attacking signings goes...
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the Community Shield win vs Manchester City
From Spain: Top Arsenal transfer target increasingly open to joining after Mikel Arteta talks
Arsenal may be in luck as it seems Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is now reportedly increasingly open to joining the Gunners....
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the friendly vs Como
Arsenal Are Still the Favourites, But This Summer’s Spending Could Close the Gap
Arsenal is fresh off a wildly successful 2025-26 season which culminated with the club winning its 14th championship. It was the Gunners’...
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Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice with the Premier League trophy
Mikel Arteta provides update on five Arsenal stars’ availability ahead of Community Shield
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on three players who could return for the Community Shield and two players who...
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Liam Delap of Chelsea and breaking news banner
Approach made: Chelsea could conclude forward deal in final 2 weeks of the window
Chelsea striker Liam Delap is reportedly a transfer target for Como this summer, with a deal possible in the final two weeks...
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