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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.

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...
England manager Thomas Tuchel in a training session at the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel to make two changes to England XI against Ghana in 2nd World Cup game
England manager Thomas Tuchel is reportedly set to bring in Marc Guehi and Djed Spence for John Stones and Nico O’Reilly in...
Folarin Balogun celebrates with his USA teammates at the World Cup 2026
Sources: Six PL suitors for World Cup striker revealed as Arsenal could bank £7.5m from transfer
Arsenal stand to bank around £7 .5m this summer from a potential Folarin Balogun sale as he attracts transfer interest from the...
Alex Scott celebrates with his Bournemouth teammates
£60m price set: Man United & Arsenal battling to sign in-form 22-year-old
Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly both interested in Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who will cost around £60m. The 22-year-old was one...
Julian Alvarez in action for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup
Mikel Arteta “wants” transformative forward signing after “emphatic” verdict from Arsenal staff
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen on the potential transfer of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez after glowing reports from his...
Andoni Iraola and Mikel Arteta
Today’s update: Liverpool won’t rival Arsenal for attacker transfer but could still hurt Gunners with another deal
Liverpool are reportedly not rivalling Arsenal for the transfer of Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers this summer, despite previously having an...
Arsenal FC logo and breaking news banner
Bid made and Arsenal expected to agree transfer of versatile attacker
Arsenal have reportedly made an initial bid for Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga, which has been rejected. However, the Gunners and the...
Marc Cucurella speaking at a press conference from Spain's World Cup base
Marc Cucurella aims subtle dig at Chelsea as he breaks silence on Real Madrid transfer
Former Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella has aimed a sly dig at his former club by saying his transfer to Real Madrid is...
Lionel Messi and his father
Lionel Messi’s family release statement amid rumours about father’s health
The family of Lionel Messi have put out an official statement in response to growing speculation about his father Jorge’s health. The...
Eddie Howe looks on
Sources: Newcastle have already held talks over Victor Munoz transfer alternatives, including Arsenal duo
Newcastle United have been exploring alternatives to the Victor Munoz transfer as Liverpool are now understood to have won the race for...
Ibrahima Konate lining up with France
Done deal: Ibrahima Konate’s transfer to Real Madrid officially confirmed
Ibrahima Konate has been officially announced as a new Real Madrid player in a statement on the club’s website this morning. The...
Lucas Bergvall in action for Spurs against Liverpool
World Cup star being heavily scouted by Chelsea as he’s open to transfer
Chelsea are reportedly showing an interest in Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall and scouting him heavily at this summer’s World Cup. The 20-year-old...