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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.

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Premier League 2025/26 fixtures announced: Man United host Arsenal on opening day
The Premier League fixtures for the 2025/26 season have been officially announced today, with the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester...
Vincent Kompany and Cody Gakpo
Worry for Liverpool as key player’s future in doubt due to another major transfer saga
Bayern Munich reportedly look set to miss out on the signing of Athletic Bilbao and Spain left-winger Nico Williams, leading them to...
Aymeric Laporte in action for Al Nassr
Revealed: Arsenal & Aston Villa show interest in surprise signing of Saudi Pro League star
Arsenal and Aston Villa are among the clubs to have made checks on the availability of Al Nassr defender Aymeric Laporte this...
Rodrygo Goes celebrates with his Real Madrid teammates, plus Arsenal logo and 'breaking news' banner
Talks held: Arsenal have been pursuing ambitious €90m transfer since May
Arsenal have reportedly been pursuing an ambitious potential transfer move for €90m-rated Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes since May. According to Ben...
Lucas Digne in action for Aston Villa against Crystal Palace
Atletico Madrid add Aston Villa star to transfer target list as alternative to Liverpool ace
Atletico Madrid are reportedly considering Aston Villa’s French left-back Lucas Digne as a potential transfer target for that position this summer. The...
Arsenal players celebrate against Brentford at the Emirates Stadium
Revealed: Want-away Arsenal star in positive transfer talks with Euro giants
Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko is keen to leave the club this summer and he has a number of transfer suitors emerging. Well-connected...
Michael Keane celebrates with his Everton teammates
Leeds prepare move to sign Everton defender
Leeds United are reportedly preparing a move to seal the transfer of Everton centre-back Michael Keane this summer. The newly-promoted side could...
Eddie Howe and Joao Pedro
Journalist provides update on “likely addition” Newcastle could sign for under £60m
Newcastle United are being tipped to seal the transfer of Brighton forward Joao Pedro this summer as he’s available for under £60m....
Arne Slot, Milos Kerkez, and Antoine Semenyo
“Everything is agreed” – Liverpool’s next signing is “basically a done deal”, says player’s father
Everything has been agreed for Milos Kerkez to join Liverpool, with the move “basically a done deal”, according to the Bournemouth left-back’s...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and yellow 'breaking news' banner
Report: Arsenal dealt further blow amid “frustrations” in £60m-plus transfer saga
Arsenal reportedly look to have been dealt a further blow in their transfer pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres. According to...
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Report: Arsenal give firm response after Euro giants ask about signing 23-year-old star
Arsenal reportedly received an enquiry recently from AC Milan over the potential signing of versatile Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori. The 23-year-old, who...
Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho
Sources: Man United identify two players they could use in swap transfer for €100m-rated target
Manchester United remain keen to sign Hugo Ekitike, as Fabrizio Romano reported for CaughtOffside in an exclusive report yesterday. Since then, having...