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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.

Milos Kerkez in action for Liverpool against Crystal Palace, and close-up of Steve McManaman
“Causes for concern…” – Liverpool legend singles out summer signing for criticism in Palace defeat
Liverpool legend Steve McManaman admits he saw some concerns in defence for the Reds in Sunday’s Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace....
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Malick Thiaw in action for AC Milan
“Plan confirmed” – Fabrizio Romano provides exciting Newcastle transfer update
Newcastle United are closing in on the transfer of AC Milan central defender Malick Thiaw, with the player now flying to England....
Newcastle United FC
Ruben Amorim applauds the Manchester United fans
“There is an acceptance” – Man United star resigned to transfer away following major development
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is now even more likely to leave the club after the signing of Benjamin Sesko. Things were...
Manchester United FC
A Diogo Jota shirt in the crowd, and Liverpool manager Arne Slot
Arne Slot responds to pre-match tribute to late Liverpool star Diogo Jota being interrupted & cut short
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has addressed the uncomfortable situation of pre-match tributes to late Reds forward Diogo Jota being interrupted and ended...
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Alexis Mac Allister in action for Liverpool against Crystal Palace
Liverpool player ratings: Salah & Van Dijk weakest performers but new signings impress in Community Shield
Liverpool have suffered defeat in the Community Shield, starting their season with penalty heartache against Crystal Palace at Wembley. It finished 2-2...
Liverpool FC
Virgil van Dijk reacts as Arne Slot shakes hands with Marc Guehi
Virgil van Dijk’s interesting reaction to exchange between Arne Slot and Liverpool transfer target
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk seemed to have a hint of a smirk on his face as he watched Arne Slot shaking...
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Enzo Fernandez celebrates with Joao Pedro
“Everybody knows…” – Fabrizio Romano delivers positive Chelsea transfer update
Chelsea central midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, but Fabrizio Romano insists there’s no truth to the story. The...
Chelsea FC
Arne Slot and Henry Winter
“Brings so much” – Liverpool summer signing branded “huge talent” after first half showing vs Palace
Liverpool summer signing Florian Wirtz is making quite an impression in today’s Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace at Wembley. The Germany...
Liverpool FC
Jeremie Frimpong in action for Liverpool against Crystal Palace
Video: Trent who? Jeremie Frimpong scores superb solo goal on Liverpool debut
Liverpool’s new right-back Jeremie Frimpong made an instant impact with a superb solo goal on his debut against Crystal Palace in today’s...
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Hugo Ekitike celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Crystal Palace
Video: Hugo Ekitike scores just four minutes into his Liverpool debut – with Florian Wirtz assist!
Hugo Ekitike made it 1-0 to Liverpool against Crystal Palace after just four minutes of today’s Community Shield clash at Wembley. The...
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Chelsea FC crest close up
Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea star out of squad today amid transfer talks
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has left Nicolas Jackson out of today’s matchday squad for the friendly against AC Milan. The Blues have...
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Xavi Simons in action for RB Leipzig against Eintracht Frankfurt
Talks held: Chelsea discussing surprise swap transfer that could impact Liverpool
Chelsea are reportedly discussing a swap transfer deal involving Xavi Simons and Christopher Nkunku with RB Leipzig. The Blues have made Simons...
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