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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.

Malo Gusto with the French national team
£75m Chelsea star has already held talks over transfer to PL rivals
We could see another big name leaving Chelsea this summer as Malo Gusto seems to be exploring a transfer exit. Marc Cucurella...
Chelsea FC
Xabi Alonso and the Chelsea logo
Positive talks held: Chelsea pounce for opportunity to discuss 18 G/A wide-man transfer
Chelsea have reportedly recently had positive talks over a potential transfer for Sporting Lisbon wide-man Maxi Araujo. According to Simon Phillips, this...
Chelsea FC
Tottenham flag and breaking news banner
“Here we go” – Fabrizio Romano says “deal agreed” for new Tottenham signing as player could also leave
Tottenham have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Martin Dubravka from Burnley as he looks set to become their new backup goalkeeper....
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Mateus Fernandes and Fabrizio Romano
Fabrizio Romano reveals “clear feeling” as star’s transfer suitors narrowed down to Man Utd & Spurs
Fabrizio Romano has provided his latest update on the Mateus Fernandes transfer saga as he’s eyed by both Manchester United and Tottenham....
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Michael Olise in action for France
Expert provides Michael Olise transfer update amid Man City & Real Madrid links
Transfer news expert Christian Falk has played down Manchester City and Real Madrid transfer links with Michael Olise as Bayern Munich don’t...
Manchester City
Ayyoub Bouaddi in action for Morocco at the World Cup
Talks this week: Chelsea look ready to rival Arsenal for transfer of midfield gem
Chelsea are reportedly ready to rival Arsenal for the potential transfer of Lille midfield wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to Simon Phillips. The...
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Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid
Official: Atletico Madrid to report Barcelona to FIFA over Julian Alvarez transfer approach
Atletico Madrid have officially announced that they plan to make a complaint to FIFA about Barcelona’s transfer approach for Julian Alvarez. Barca...
Arsenal FC
Malo Gusto and Cole Palmer
Report: Chelsea could sell star to rivals to make way for imminent new signing
Chelsea could reportedly be set to sell Malo Gusto as he emerges as a transfer target for Manchester City under Enzo Maresca....
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England and Ghana players shaking hands before their World Cup 2026 game
Video appears to show Djed Spence snubbing Thomas Partey handshake before England-Ghana
England full-back Djed Spence appeared to snub a handshake with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of this evening’s World Cup 2026 clash....
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
Awkward! Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction to journalist asking him about Lionel Messi – video
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo finally announced himself at the 2026 World Cup with a brace against Uzbekistan tonight, so it’s not surprising...
World Cup 2026
Chelsea logo and David Ornstein
Done in 24 hours? David Ornstein says Chelsea transfer deal “advancing at rapid pace”
Chelsea are reportedly advancing rapidly on a transfer deal for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra, according to David Ornstein. The Blues were linked...
Chelsea FC
Rafael Leao celebrates scoring for Portugal in the World Cup 2026 clash vs Uzbekistan
Video: Man United & Arsenal transfer target produces superb finish in World Cup goal-fest
Portugal forward Rafael Leao scored his country’s 5th goal as they thrashed Uzbekistan in tonight’s World Cup 2026 Group K clash. Cristiano...
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