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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.

Lionel Messi and his father Jorge Messi
Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68 after recent health problems
Jorge Messi, the father of footballing icon Lionel Messi has reportedly passed away at a hospital in Argentina at the age of...
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“Zero doubts” – Barcelona confident of signing Manchester City star as new bid prepared
Barcelona are reportedly full of confidence about signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri as they prepare a new bid for the Spain international....
Mikel Arteta with new Arsenal signing Bruno Guimaraes
The £100m star Arsenal wanted before turning to Bruno Guimaraes signing
Arsenal reportedly first looked at signing another Newcastle United player before ultimately getting a deal done for Bruno Guimaraes. Earlier in the...
Bruno Guimaraes with Newcastle
“One of the toughest decisions of my life” – Bruno Guimaraes sends heartfelt message to Newcastle fans
Bruno Guimaraes has sent an emotional farewell message to Newcastle United fans after completing a transfer to Arsenal. The Brazil international has...
Bruno Guimaraes in an Arsenal shirt
“No more fights” – Bruno Guimaraes reveals hilarious message from Arsenal star after completing move
Arsenal’s new signing Bruno Guimaraes has revealed he got a message from Declan Rice about joining the Gunners so they could stop...
Mikel Arteta looks on during a pre-season friendly
Surprise player “very open” to Arsenal transfer despite huge personal risk involved
Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero is reportedly very open to a risky transfer to bitter north London rivals Arsenal. The Argentina international has...
Kenan Yildiz lining up for the Turkish national team
From Italy: Club may already have replaced €100m Arsenal transfer target
Arsenal are reportedly keeping an eye on Juventus attacking midfielder Kenan Yildiz this summer, according to various reports. With the Gunners recently...
Nicolas Jackson, Malo Gusto, and Enzo Fernandez
12 players could leave Chelsea, including £195m-rated Manchester City transfer targets
As many as 12 players could reportedly leave Chelsea this summer, including big names like Enzo Fernandez and Malo Gusto. The Blues...
Iliman Ndiaye in action for Senegal against France at the World Cup
Negotiations for “technically brilliant” Arsenal & Man United transfer target could start at £100m
Arsenal and Manchester United are among the clubs to have been linked with Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye in recent times. However, the...
Manchester United logo and Fabrizio Romano
Fabrizio Romano delivers Man United transfer update after “new round of conversations”
Manchester United remain interested in a potential transfer move for Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall, but he’s not for sale. After the...
Omar Marmoush in action for Manchester City in pre-season
Sources: Newcastle United have Manchester City star “high” on list of transfer targets
Newcastle United are ready to join the race for in-demand Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush as he looks to be available this...
Pedro Neto in action for Portugal against Spain at the World Cup
“Great option” – Arsenal urged to sign Chelsea & Man United stars after missing out on Vini Jr
Arsenal have been advised to sign either Chelsea winger Pedro Neto or Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as alternatives to Vinicius Junior....