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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.

Javi Guerra of Valencia celebrates
“Very close” – Journalist reveals Man United look set for agreement with 22-year-old midfielder
Manchester United are reportedly very close to an agreement with Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra, according to sources in Spain. Journalist German Munoz...
Viktor Gyokeres and Charles Watts
Exclusive: Arsenal have plans in place to ensure Viktor Gyokeres joins pre-season squad ASAP
Arsenal have plans in place to get Viktor Gyokeres involved in their pre-season tour as soon as possible, according to Charles Watts....
Wolves club badge
Terms agreed: Wolves expected to confirm £18m signing imminently
Wolves are reportedly expected to announce the £18m signing of Jhon Arias from Fluminense in the coming days. The 27-year-old forward looks...
Thomas Frank and Mikel Arteta
Arsenal & Tottenham could tempt midfielder into transfer U-turn
There’s been a new update on the future of Bayern Munich defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha, courtesy of Christian Falk on CF Bayern...
Federico Chiesa in action for Liverpool against Preston
Sources: Club plan approach to sign Liverpool star on loan with buy option
Atalanta are showing a strong interest in a potential transfer deal for Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa this summer, CaughtOffside understands. Chiesa has...
Gonzalo Garcia in action for Real Madrid against PSG
Real Madrid block Sunderland’s attempted “irresistible” transfer move for €30m attacker
Real Madrid have reportedly moved to try and block Gonzalo Garcia from completing a transfer to Sunderland this summer. Recent reports suggested...
Chelsea FC logo on a flag
Chelsea “advancing” on beating Arsenal to €60m transfer, “want to be fast” according to Fabrizio Romano
Chelsea are reportedly advancing on personal terms with RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons and want to be fast on this deal....
Mika Biereth in action for Monaco against Nottingham Forest in a pre-season friendly
Revealed: Newcastle & Aston Villa among transfer suitors for £40m goal machine
Newcastle United and Aston Villa are understood to be among the suitors for Monaco striker Mika Biereth this summer. The former Arsenal...
Manchester United players on the pitch with their families
“All up for sale” – Fabrizio Romano names four Man United players who are surely leaving
Manchester United have reportedly made all four of Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia available for transfer this summer. Fabrizio...
Christopher Nkunku is subbed on for Chelsea
“Almost guaranteed” – Fabrizio Romano provides update on long-running Chelsea transfer saga
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Christopher Nkunku’s Chelsea future as the French forward looks almost certain to...
Tosin Adarabioyo celebrates with Reece James
Sources: Chelsea star could seal transfer away for £30m, six clubs interested
Chelsea could be open to selling Tosin Adarabioyo this summer if they receive offers in the region of £30m, with plenty of...
Ezri Konsa in action for Aston Villa against Tottenham
Liverpool considering signing another Premier League CB if they can’t land Marc Guehi
Liverpool are reportedly considering Aston Villa central defender Ezri Konsa as another option to strengthen at the back this summer. The Reds...