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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.

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Video: Chelsea unveil new signing at Stamford Bridge ahead of Crystal Palace clash
Chelsea have unveiled Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge ahead of today’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. The England international has joined...
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“Needs to change” – Neville slams “bizarre” transfer window, highlights Man Utd & Newcastle concerns in particular
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has slammed the current Profit and Sustainability Rules in the Premier League that have led to a...
Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip has retired from football.
Barcelona could be set to move for free transfer of player who recently left Liverpool
Barcelona could reportedly be set to move for some free agents, with defensive options being considered in particular, such as former Liverpool...
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Versatile Villa man set to definitely leave the club in 2025
Aston Villa midfielder Leander Dendoncker is reportedly set to leave the club permanently in 2025. The 29-year-old made the move to Anderlecht...
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West Ham keen to sign £40m goal-machine in January
West Ham United are reportedly keen to try again for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran in the January transfer window. Latest reports...
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Exclusive: Arsenal to begin contract negotiations over key figure this month
Arsenal are preparing to extend the contract of manager Mikel Arteta until the 2027/2028 season, with the club’s sporting director Edu expected...
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Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano responds to claims Barcelona are pursuing free transfers
Barcelona have been linked with some possible moves for free agents now that the transfer window has closed. However, Fabrizio Romano insists...
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Arsenal star’s future to be decided later after uncertain summer transfer window
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey’s future will be decided later, with no discussions going on at the moment after an uncertain summer transfer...
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Newcastle took risky transfer decision to avoid much worse potential outcome
Newcastle United decided to let Yankuba Minteh leave for a transfer to Brighton this summer in order to avoid the potentially much...
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Exclusive: Chelsea transfer target’s relationship with current club “completely broken”, says expert
Victor Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli is now completely broken, according to Fabrizio Romano as he discussed the crazy saga involving Chelsea and...
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Chelsea still looking to sell player following late transfer enquiry from PL club
Chelsea are still keen to find a solution for Ben Chilwell as the England left-back is clearly not in their first-team plans...
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Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano confirms key detail about Jadon Sancho’s move from Man Utd to Chelsea
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Jadon Sancho did indeed take a pay cut as he left Manchester United for a loan transfer...