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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.

Xabi Alonso looks on
Video: Big blow for Xabi Alonso as Chelsea transfer target confirms he’s not moving
Chelsea look set to miss out on Granit Xhaka as the Swiss midfielder has now confirmed that his plan is to stay...
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Report: Arsenal eyeing another slightly underwhelming signing from Championship club
Arsenal are reportedly admirers of their former player Konstantinos Mavropanos and could be in the mix to sign the West Ham United...
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France fans react to a goal at the 2026 World Cup
A Plethora of Goals and Updated Favorites: FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Delivers on All Fronts
Has the Round of 16 been delivering or what ?! We, as football fans, have been enjoying a ton of goals scored...
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Bruno Guimaraes in action against Arsenal
Sources raise “very odd” element of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal transfer saga
Sources have reportedly described Arsenal’s transfer strategy in their pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes as “very odd”. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL...
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“Huge potential” – Rio Ferdinand excited by imminent Manchester United signing
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has praised the potential £50m signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea as he believes he as “huge...
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Crisis at Liverpool? Surprise exit announced as Reds reluctantly accept demands
Liverpool have reportedly been dealt the blow that Michael Edwards is leaving his position as Fenway Sports Group’s chief executive of football...
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£80m star “has directly told” manager he wants Arsenal transfer
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has reportedly directly told his manager Eddie Howe that he wants to join Arsenal. The Brazil international...
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Mikel Merino in Spain training
“I’m very happy” – Arsenal star speaks out on his future
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has spoken out on his future, insisting he’s “very happy” with life at the Emirates Stadium. The Spain...
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Morgan Rogers celebrates a goal for Aston Villa
Source: Arsenal reach agreement in principle for £100m-plus star to join on five-year contract
I have been told that Arsenal have made significant progress on personal terms with Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers. One source...
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Bruno Guimaraes in action for Brazil at the World Cup
“Arsenal are cautiously optimistic” over potential £75-80m transfer, sources reveal
Arsenal are understood to be cautiously optimistic over agreeing a £75-80m transfer for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. As first reported in...
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Morten Hjulmand and Fabrizio Romano
“Here we go” – Arsenal to miss out on bargain midfield transfer after Fabrizio Romano’s morning update
Atletico Madrid are reportedly closing in on the transfer of Sporting Lisbon defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand in a €40m deal. The Denmark...
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Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund
“Agreed terms” – Barcelona make bid for Arsenal & Man Utd transfer target, says Fabrizio Romano
Barcelona have reportedly agreed personal terms with Karim Adeyemi and have sent an official bid for the Borussia Dortmund winger. That’s according...
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