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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.

Ollie Watkins celebrates with Morgan Rogers during Aston Villa's friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt
Sources: Man United boost as Aston Villa seriously considering move to sign Ollie Watkins replacement
Manchester United are continuing their pursuit of Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and it now seems plans are in place to replace...
Jorrel Hato and Joshua Zirkzee warming up with the Dutch national team
€43m star given permission to have Chelsea medical as he’s set to sign 7-year deal
Ajax have reportedly given permission to Jorrel Hato to undergo a medical with Chelsea as the talented young Dutch defender closes in...
Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta
“Deal completed” – Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool have hijacked star’s transfer to Arsenal
Liverpool have reportedly beaten Arsenal to the transfer of Salford City wonderkid Will Wright, despite his deal with the Gunners being verbally...
Liverpool FC logo on red background
“If I had it my way…” – Liverpool star drops major exit hint as he plans talks with club
Liverpool attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott has hinted he may need to hold talks with the club over his future this summer. The...
Luis Diaz celebrates Liverpool's Premier League title triumph
Insider reveals Liverpool star’s agent held key transfer talks before Reds left for pre-season tour
The agent of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz reportedly held talks with the Reds recently as they look for a way out of...
Alexander Isak warming up for Newcastle, plus Chelsea logo and yellow 'breaking news' banner
Report suggests Chelsea might actually be the most well-placed to sign Alexander Isak
Chelsea could reportedly be one to watch in the race to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak this summer, despite strong links...
Declan Rice and Noni Madueke
“I didn’t like it” – Declan Rice hits out at Arsenal fans’ reaction to Noni Madueke transfer
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has admitted he didn’t like a lot of the noise around Noni Madueke’s transfer to the Gunners from...
Alexander Isak and the Liverpool FC logo
Alexander Isak rejects Newcastle deal, Liverpool ready with £130m transfer package
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has reportedly rejected the offer of a new contract at St James’ Park as Liverpool are ready...
Close-up of Alexander Isak smiling, plus yellow 'breaking news' banner
Alexander Isak tells Newcastle he wants to leave, Liverpool could sign him even with Hugo Ekitike
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has reportedly informed the club that he wants to explore a potential transfer away this summer. This...
Ollie Watkins celebrates with his Aston Villa teammates
“Prepared to advance” – Man United hold talks over signing 32 G/A attacker
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to advance for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins if the price is right. The Red Devils have...
Raheem Sterling in action for Chelsea
Sources: Talks expected for Chelsea star to join Euro giants on loan
Bayer Leverkusen have an interest in signing Raheem Sterling on loan from Chelsea this summer, sources have told CaughtOffside. The Blues are...
Xavi Simons takes a corner kick for RB Leipzig
New: Chelsea agree terms with Arsenal transfer target as they edge closer to potential €80m transfer
Chelsea have reached an agreement on personal terms with RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, sources have told CaughtOffside. Having consulted figures...