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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.

Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring for France at the World Cup
Fabrizio Romano disagrees with David Ornstein as Liverpool “very keen” on signing Arsenal target
Bradley Barcola’s name continues to get a lot of coverage, and it seems Fabrizio Romano has different information to David Ornstein on...
Liverpool FC Arsenal FC
Granit Xhaka on the ball at the World Cup
Sources: Xabi Alonso still pushing for top transfer target as Chelsea prepare improved bid
Chelsea’s bid for Granit Xhaka earlier this week caught everyone a bit by surprise, and it’s now gone a little quiet after Sunderland...
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Rayan Cherki looks on ahead of France vs Sweden
Video: Man City’s Rayan Cherki shows shocking attitude towards France boss Didier Deschamps
Manchester City attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki has shown once again that his attitude is an issue for him with his behaviour towards...
Manchester City
Yan Diomande in action for the Ivory Coast at the World Cup
“Don’t count Liverpool out just yet” – Reds officials preparing to pounce for surprise transfer opportunity
Liverpool may still be in the running for Yan Diomande, according to a surprise transfer update emerging on X today. A post...
Liverpool FC
Alex Scott of Bournemouth
“Will now start formal talks…” – Update on £80m Arsenal & Chelsea transfer target
Arsenal and Chelsea have been mentioned as interested clubs as Ben Jacobs has provided an update on Alex Scott’s Bournemouth future. The...
Tottenham FC Chelsea FC
Ayyoub Bouaddi in action for Morocco against the Netherlands
“Fascinating” development could give Man City edge over Arsenal & Man Utd in €80m transfer battle
Manchester City may currently have the edge over their rivals in pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to a transfer update...
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England players celebrate against Panama
Who England could play next in the World Cup after winning Group L
England have beaten Panama 2-0 to seal top spot in Group L after two wins and a draw in their World Cup...
England National Team
Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel
“Crime against football!” – Fans slam “pathetic” England as they struggle against Panama
England have been really poor against Panama so far this evening in their final group game at the World Cup 2026. The...
England National Team
Maghnes Akliouche in action for Monaco against Real Madrid
Fabrizio Romano’s latest “behind scenes” update could be major transfer boost for Liverpool & Arsenal
Liverpool and Arsenal will likely be impacted by Fabrizio Romano’s transfer update this evening on Paris Saint-Germain targeting Maghnes Akliouche. DOWNLOAD THE...
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Chelsea logo and Fabrizio Romano
“Manager on the pitch” – Fabrizio Romano explains how important Chelsea signing would be for Xabi Alonso
Fabrizio Romano has provided further insight into the surprise Granit Xhaka to Chelsea transfer story that has broken today. The experienced Switzerland...
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Mateus Fernandes and Alex Scott
“Advanced talks” held as Man United & Tottenham transfer saga should be resolved soon
Manchester United and Tottenham reportedly both remain in active talks over the potential transfer of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Spurs’...
Tottenham FC Manchester United FC
Martin Odegaard with the Premier League trophy at Arsenal's open-top bus parade
Arsenal coach leaves as club continue revamp of title-winning staff
One of Arsenal’s coaches, Sam Wilson, is reportedly leaving the club as there continue to be changes made to Mikel Arteta’s staff....
Arsenal FC