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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.

Richarlison with Tottenham during pre-season
Roberto De Zerbi gives cryptic response to Tottenham star’s transfer situation
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has given a strangely cryptic response to questions over Richarlison’s future at the club. The Brazil international...
Tottenham FC
Ethan Wheatley in action for Manchester United in 2024
“Formal approach” prepared: Everton to move soon for Man United attacker, says Fabrizio Romano
Everton are reportedly preparing a transfer approach for Manchester United youngster Ethan Wheatley, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 20-year-old striker has only...
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Roberto De Zerbi during a Tottenham pre-season game
“First choice” target for Tottenham named as they eye Liverpool & Barcelona attackers
Tottenham are reportedly eyeing up two top attacking players in the form of Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo and Barcelona’s Ferran Torres. It seems...
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Julian Alvarez and Vinicius Junior in action
New: Arsenal optimistic after “progress” on Vini Jr transfer + still keen on another world class forward
Arsenal are reportedly optimistic about how the Vinicius Junior transfer saga is going, with progress being made on a potential deal. That’s...
Arsenal FC
Joao Pedro celebrates scoring for Chelsea in pre-season
In-form Chelsea star in line for new contract amid transfer interest from UCL giants
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is reportedly in line for a new contract at Stamford Bridge amid transfer interest from Barcelona. The Brazil...
Chelsea FC
Bradley Barcola, Vinicius Junior, and Morgan Rogers
Vinicius stats vs Barcola & Rogers prove Arsenal would be signing the superior player
With Vinicius Junior to Arsenal transfer speculation growing by the hour at the moment, we’ve taken a look at his numbers to...
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Vinicius Junior and David Ornstein
David Ornstein posts new Vinicius Jr update – “crucial” stage in transfer saga, player “attracted” by Arsenal
David Ornstein has posted again about the Vinicius Junior to Arsenal transfer saga with an update on X today. The Athletic journalist...
Arsenal FC
Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid in action
Vinicius Junior’s entourage respond to reports of agreement with Arsenal
The entourage of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior have reportedly denied claims of reaching an agreement on personal terms with Arsenal. There...
Arsenal FC
Jordan Henderson in action against Chelsea last season
Contract to be signed today: Chelsea on brink of completing 6th summer deal
Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of finalising the signing of Jordan Henderson, with the veteran England midfielder set to sign his...
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Yan Diomande and Vinicius Junior
Deal expected this weekend as Real Madrid stance on Arsenal transfer target explained
Real Madrid reportedly expect to seal the transfer of Yan Diomande this weekend, but not necessarily as a replacement for Vinicius Junior....
Arsenal FC
Ezri Konsa in action for England against France in the World Cup 2026 third place playoff
Sources: £60m Liverpool transfer target “interested” in Arsenal move as club eye replacement
Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa is a target for both Arsenal and Liverpool this summer, and he’d be “interested” in a move...
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Matthias Jaissle
Contract signed: Newcastle United’s €11m deal confirmed by Fabrizio Romano
Matthias Jaissle has reportedly signed his contract to become Newcastle United manager as they’ve moved quickly to replace Eddie Howe. That’s according...
Newcastle United FC