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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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Done in time for Club World Cup? Journalist claims Chelsea deal even more advanced than being reported
Chelsea are reportedly confident of signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan this summer, according to journalist Simon Phillips. Writing on his Substack,...
Federico Chiesa and his Liverpool teammates celebrate with the Premier League trophy
“The best solution…” – Liverpool star among transfer targets for Euro giants after recent hint
Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa is reportedly one of the names on Napoli’s list of transfer targets this summer, according to Alfredo Pedulla’s...
Enzo Maresca and Mohammed Kudus
Report: Chelsea given brief window to sign star for £85m, swap deal could also be one to watch
Chelsea reportedly have some interest in West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus, who can leave for £85m in a brief window this...
Nico Paz in action for Como against Inter Milan
Exclusive: Man United scouts impressed by top Real Madrid transfer target
Manchester United scouts are understood to have been impressed after monitoring the progress of Como youngster Nico Paz. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder...
The Europa League trophy and Crystal Palace's bus parade
Why Crystal Palace could lose Europa League place despite FA Cup final victory
Crystal Palace could reportedly end up missing out on Europa League football next season due to UEFA’s rules about club ownership. The...
Mile Svilar in action for Roma against Napoli
Revealed: Man United & Chelsea considering €35m transfer opportunity after major development
Manchester United and Chelsea are among the numerous clubs showing an interest in the potential transfer of Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar. The...
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Newcastle man tipped to join Sunderland in summer
Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles has been tipped to make a surprise transfer to rivals Sunderland this summer. The 31-year-old has fallen...
Jamie Gittens in action against Barcelona
Exclusive: £55m bid made as Chelsea resume talks for “electric” Liverpool transfer target
Chelsea have made a £55m bid for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens after resuming talks over a potential deal, CaughtOffside understands. The...
Mohammed Kudus and the Manchester United logo
Manchester United offer winger in swap deal for Mohammed Kudus
Manchester United reportedly tried offering Jadon Sancho to West Ham as part of a deal to sign Mohammed Kudus this summer. However,...
Desire Doue, Simone Inzaghi and Federico Dimarco
PSG-Inter player ratings: Desire Doue lights up most one-sided Champions League final in history
PSG have finally got their hands on the Champions League trophy after a memorable 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Munich on...
PSG players celebrating and Kylian Mbappe in action for Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe responds to PSG’s Champions League final victory after ditching them for Real Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain finally won the Champions League, and they even did it without Kylian Mbappe ! PSG players are celebrating and will...
Luis Enrique with his Champions League winners' medal
Luis Enrique’s moving tribute to late daughter after Champions League final victory
Luis Enrique is a Champions League final winner for the second time in his career, but this time without his late daughter...