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.

Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch react during Liverpool vs Newcastle

More bad news for Liverpool as injured star forced to leave national team squad

There’s been more bad news for Liverpool after their recent defeats in the Champions League and the final of the Carabao Cup....

Mar 20 2025, 9:13

Liverpool FC

I had an offer from Arsenal – at first I was in awe of Wenger but his strange behaviour convinced me to walk away

Arsenal notably missed out on some big names during Arsene Wenger’s reign, but one of the most famous anecdotes of that kind...

Mar 20 2025, 8:53

Manchester United FC Arsenal FC

Newcastle players celebrating, and Alan Shearer smiling in the stands

Alan Shearer made retirement joke to Newcastle star after win vs Liverpool

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has joked that Dan Burn might as well retire after his goal in the win over Liverpool...

Mar 20 2025, 8:21

Newcastle United FC

Graham Potter applauds the West Ham United fans

Man Utd & Chelsea handed transfer boost as star rejects £100k-a-week offer from PL rivals

Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly look to have been handed a transfer boost as Lille midfielder Angel Gomes is said to have...

Mar 20 2025, 8:01

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Jorrel Hato in action for Ajax against Aston Villa

Exclusive: Arsenal, Liverpool & Chelsea ready to launch transfer move for wonderkid after scouting mission

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are all understood to be preparing transfer moves for Ajax wonderkid Jorrel Hato this summer. The Premier League...

Mar 20 2025, 7:17

Liverpool FC Chelsea FC

Axel Disasi, Joao Felix, and Ben Chilwell

11 or more players could leave Chelsea in major fire-sale this summer

Chelsea could reportedly be set to sell as many as an entire XI of players this summer, or perhaps even more than...

Mar 20 2025, 6:45

Chelsea FC

18 G/A this season: Man United keen on “high-quality” youngster with £67m asking price

Manchester United are reportedly keen on a potential transfer deal for RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons this summer. The Netherlands international...

Mar 20 2025, 6:18

Manchester United FC

Myles Lewis-Skelly warming up for Arsenal

Exclusive: Expert discusses potential position change for “exceptional” Arsenal star

Arsenal FC journalist Charles Watts has discussed the prospect of exciting young left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly potentially moving into midfield. The 18-year-old has...

Mar 19 2025, 15:49

Arsenal FC

Exclusive: Arsenal could “push the boat out” for major transfer, but this deal is “far more likely” – expert

Arsenal have a strong interest in the potential transfer of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, according to Charles Watts. However, a deal...

Mar 19 2025, 14:58

Arsenal FC Newcastle United FC

Mikel Arteta applauds the Arsenal fans after the 1-0 win over Chelsea

Exclusive: Expert speaks out on “fears at Arsenal” over potential £100m transfer

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has long been the subject of transfer interest from the Saudi Pro League, according to Charles Watts. Speaking...

Mar 19 2025, 14:43

Arsenal FC

Euro giants ready to swoop for 13 G/A Chelsea attacker facing an uncertain future

Chelsea winger Noni Madueke is reportedly attracting interest ahead of the summer transfer window, with uncertainty surrounding his future. It remains to...

Mar 19 2025, 14:00

Chelsea FC