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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.

Liverpool FC logo and Ben Jacobs
Ben Jacobs tips Liverpool to “advance” for €75-80m “serious talent” after the World Cup
Ben Jacobs has some Liverpool transfer news that will excite fans as he thinks they could step up their interest in Ayyoub...
Pablo Barrios and Mikel Arteta
Arsenal interested in La Liga star while Andrea Berta also in “contact” over Premier League midfielder
Arsenal reportedly have an interest in the potential transfer of Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios, though it looks like he won’t be...
Roberto De Zerbi and Michael Carrick
Boost for Tottenham as Manchester United ready to U-turn on £80m transfer
Tottenham may reportedly have been handed a boost in their transfer pursuit of Mateus Fernandes as Manchester United seem prepared to walk...
Felix Nmecha and Jonathan Tah
Newcastle “considering” move for Man Utd transfer target with £73.5m release clause
Newcastle United are reportedly considering a transfer move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, who has also been linked with Manchester United....
Arsenal FC flag and Mikel Arteta
BBC: Arsenal actively exploring four elite midfielders, including £100m star
Arsenal are reportedly actively exploring four midfielder transfers this summer, including Newcastle United duo Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes. Also on the...
Bruno Guimaraes in action for Newcastle against Fulham
Talks imminent: Arsenal officials meeting in next hour to “discuss next steps” on £60m-plus transfer
Arsenal officials will reportedly meet in the next hour to discuss the next steps in the Bruno Guimaraes transfer pursuit. The Gunners...
Elliot Anderson and Eddie Howe
Newcastle have no sell-on clause for Elliot Anderson – here’s why they fumbled this transfer so badly
Newcastle United do not have a sell-on clause for Elliot Anderson as he closes in on a transfer to Manchester City worth...
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup
Can anyone stop Lionel Messi running away with the World Cup Golden Boot?
Are we back in 2013 ? Because five goals in two games is pretty ludicrous from a 39-year-old Lionel Messi, who leads...
Elliot Anderson and 'breaking news' banner
“Deal in place” – Manchester City agree £130m Elliot Anderson transfer with Nottingham Forest
Manchester City have reportedly agreed a £130m transfer deal with Nottingham Forest for England midfielder Elliot Anderson. Fabrizio Romano has given the...
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“I’m happy to join Chelsea” – Imminent CFC signing breaks silence ahead of arriving in London on Friday
Chelsea’s imminent new signing Marco Palestra has broken his silence on his upcoming move to Stamford Bridge. The talented young Italian defender...
Mateus Fernandes in action for West Ham
£85m star would “prefer Manchester United” transfer over Tottenham, says top journalist
Mateus Fernandes would reportedly prefer to join Manchester United, even if he’d also be happy with a transfer to Tottenham. That’s according...
Harry Kane and Reece James
Mixed injury news for England highlights absurdity of Thomas Tuchel’s surprise World Cup snub
Reece James looks likely to miss England’s next World Cup 2026 game as Thomas Tuchel must surely now face serious scrutiny for...