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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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Returning Arsenal star praises key figure who was “very supportive” during lengthy injury
Jurrien Timber is back for Arsenal this pre-season after last season’s nightmare injury that saw him miss almost the entire campaign for...
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Arsenal transfer boost as striker target prefers Premier League over another interested club
Arsenal reportedly look to have been handed a transfer boost as Ajax striker Brian Brobbey could be on the move this summer...
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Arsenal’s “strong” transfer interest in La Liga star confirmed by Fabrizio Romano
Fabrizio Romano has suggested that the Mikel Merino to Arsenal transfer story could soon be one to watch closely as he expects...
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Former Premier League title winner hits back at user trolling him for now working on a building site
Former Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater has hit back at online trolls on social media after someone took aim at him for...
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“It’s a real shame” – Arsenal expert responds to Gunners flop’s criticism of the club
Arsenal expert Charles Watts has provided some insight and his opinion on Nicolas Pepe and where it all went wrong for him...
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Exclusive: Arsenal would ideally like to keep this player despite transfer interest, says expert
Arsenal would ideally like to keep Emile Smith Rowe, according to Gunners expert Charles Watts in his latest exclusive column for the...
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Exclusive: Arsenal believe they’ve secured transfer of top talent with big future, says expert
Arsenal believe they’ve signed a top young player in the form of English goalkeeper Tommy Setford, who has recently been confirmed as...
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Exclusive: Arsenal’s imminent signing will be scary for the rest of the Premier League – expert
Arsenal FC expert Charles Watts has heaped praise onto the Gunners for their patient approach over the incoming signing of Riccardo Calafiori,...
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Imminent Arsenal signing likely to mean three defenders could leave
The imminent signing of Riccardo Calafiori for Arsenal is reportedly likely to mean defenders could be sold by the Gunners. Oleksandr Zinchenko,...
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Man United have internally discussed star whose transfer fee has now dropped to £50m
Manchester United have reportedly discussed Brentford striker Ivan Toney internally, while his asking price has dropped to around £50million this summer. Toney...
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Chelsea star just awaiting final green light to complete transfer to Euro giants
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is reportedly edging closer to a transfer to Napoli this summer, with the player and the club just...
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Mikel Arteta responds to Riccardo Calafiori transfer question and sends strong message to Arsenal board
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has responded to a question about the Riccardo Calafiori transfer situation whilst also sending a strong and clear...