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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.

Joan Garcia of Espanyol in action against Real Madrid
Meeting in Spain: Arsenal held transfer talks with £25m star’s reps last week
Arsenal reportedly held talks with the representatives of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia in Spain last week. The Spanish shot-stopper seemingly remains a...
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Lisandro Martinez and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United
Huge blow as Manchester United confirm injury that will keep star sidelined for a long time
Manchester United have announced a major injury to defender Lisandro Martinez, who is now surely set for a lengthy spell on the...
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Close-up of a Manchester United player in the home shirt, plus a breaking news banner
More talks later as Man United star admits he’s “happy” to leave the club
Manchester United flop Antony has spoken out about his future after leaving for a loan move to Real Betis this January. The...
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Gary Neville and Mikel Arteta
“They are sending a message” – Gary Neville makes major Arsenal transfer claim after striker bid
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has hit out at the state of Arsenal’s attack after they failed to strengthen with the signing...
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Anthony Gordon interview and celebration
Video: Anthony Gordon appears to deliberately troll Arsenal with post-match interview comment
Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon took a quite clear dig at Arsenal with a “stay humble” comment after last night’s Carabao Cup...
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Ollie Watkins in action for Aston Villa against Wolves
Arsenal could’ve signed star for £60m, he was ready to join
Arsenal could reportedly have signed Ollie Watkins for around £60million this January, with the Aston Villa striker having been keen on the...
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Jamie Carragher and Mikel Arteta
“Need to be banned” – Jamie Carragher lashes out at Arsenal star for what he did against Newcastle
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has called on goalkeepers to be banned for doing what David Raya did in Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle...
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Kieran Trippier and Jacob Murphy celebrate for Newcastle against Arsenal
Exclusive: Newcastle United star’s morale “seriously damaged” after transfer blocked
Newcastle United have rejected a transfer bid from Galatasaray for experienced English right-back Kieran Trippier, CaughtOffside understands. Trippier remains a key member...
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Vitor Reis on the Manchester City bench
Arsenal discussed £30m transfer and looked to be leading the race for Man City star
Arsenal reportedly discussed a potential transfer move for Vitor Reis ahead of this January, though he ended up joining Manchester City instead....
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery
Aston Villa set to sell important player first thing in summer
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is being tipped to green-light the exit of Leon Bailey this summer after the club’s recent transfer...
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Tottenham and Arsenal club logos
Talks held: Tottenham rival Arsenal for experienced winner in bargain transfer
Tottenham are reportedly in the mix for the potential free transfer of Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, who has also been linked...
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Gabriel Martinelli goes off injured during Newcastle vs Arsenal
“Scan tomorrow…” – Mikel Arteta provides update on another worrying Arsenal injury
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the injury to Gabriel Martinelli after he had to be subbed off against...
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