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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.

Jamie Gittens in action for Dortmund
“Formal enquiry” – Chelsea make move to ask about player Liverpool have also monitored
Chelsea have reportedly made a formal enquiry about the transfer of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, who has also been scouted by...
Marc Guehi and Enzo Maresca
Fee set: Chelsea transfer target given £65million asking price
Chelsea would reportedly have to pay as much as £65million to seal the transfer of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi this January....
West Ham manager Graham Potter looks on during the game against Crystal Palace
West Ham set to land £100m striker on bargain deal
West Ham United are reportedly in a strong position to clinch the transfer of Brighton striker Evan Ferguson on loan before the...
Mikel Arteta and Matheus Cunha split image
“One to be monitored” – Fabrizio Romano teases potential Arsenal transfer deal
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha could reportedly be one to watch as his new contract with his current club is not done yet,...
Mikel Arteta breaking news image
Arsenal should be all over this – 12 G/A star available for bargain €22.5m fee
Arsenal may want to take note as Fabrizio Romano and Patrick Berger have both reported on Rayan Cherki’s availability for a bargain...
Arsenal's Nuno Tavares in action for loan club Lazio
Exclusive: In-form Arsenal star becomes transfer target for Premier League & Serie A clubs
Arsenal left-back Nuno Tavares is attracting plenty of transfer interest after impressing on loan at Lazio this season, CaughtOffside understands. The Gunners...
Pep Guardiola and Douglas Luiz
Rodri replacement? Man City considering signing midfielder who was also offered to Man Utd
Manchester City are reportedly considering a loan move for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz as cover for the injured Rodri in the middle...
Rayan Ait-Nouri and Bruno Guimaraes compete for the ball
Sources: Man United switch focus to €55m PL star after missing out on another transfer target
Manchester United are focusing on Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri as their top transfer target in that position as Nuno Mendes no longer...
Jamie Gittens in action for Borussia Dortmund against Wolfsburg
“Seriously interested” – Man United & Chelsea express desire to sign 14 G/A wonderkid
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly both interested in a potential transfer swoop for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens. The talented 20-year-old...
Sverre Nypan and Mikel Arteta
Exclusive: Arsenal expert addresses “pole position” transfer claims
Arsenal expert Charles Watts has provided some insight into the recent links between the Gunners and Norwegian wonderkid Sverre Nypan. Speaking exclusively...
Martin Zubimendi, Jude Bellingham and Mikel Arteta
“Great deal for Arsenal” – Expert weighs in on transfer target who snubbed Manchester City
Arsenal have been praised for pulling off a great deal with the expected transfer of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the...
Federico Chiesa celebrates with his Liverpool teammates
Decision made: Liverpool star wants to STAY despite exit rumours
Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has reportedly decided he wants to stay at the club and fight for his place in Arne Slot’s...