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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.

Fabrizio Romano on Chelsea's links with Xabi Alonso
“This is the plan” – Fabrizio Romano provides update on Chelsea manager search
Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Chelsea’s search for a new manager amid links with Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola. DOWNLOAD...
Chelsea FC
Premier League football close-up
Why 2026 could be the most important Premier League summer in years
Big transfers, managerial shake-ups, financial pressure and a looming World Cup are all crashing together. The summer of 2026 looks like a...
Michael Carrick and Fabrizio Romano
Chances “increasing and increasing” for Man Utd to agree deal for fan-favourite, says Fabrizio Romano
Manchester United reportedly look increasingly likely to hire Michael Carrick as manager permanently after his impressive spell as interim manager. The former...
Manchester United FC
Harry Maguire and Michael Carrick
Report: Man United star’s wages could complicate transfer situation
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana could reportedly see his wages go up this summer due to the club’s qualification for the Champions...
Manchester United FC
Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig looks on
Yan Diomande name-drops Chelsea as Liverpool target breaks silence on transfer situation
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has broken his silence on transfer rumours over his future, with the player perhaps suggesting he’s ready...
Liverpool FC Chelsea FC
Nick Woltemade of Newcastle United
Unhappy Newcastle United star becomes transfer target for Atletico Madrid
Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade is reportedly unhappy with life at St James’ Park and is attracting transfer interest from Atletico Madrid....
Newcastle United FC
Manchester United logo close-up and 'breaking news' banner
“Now is the right time” – Man United set to step up pursuit of £100m transfer after key development
Manchester United are reportedly now expected to approach Nottingham Forest over the potential transfer of Elliot Anderson. The England international remains one...
Manchester United FC Nottingham Forest FC
Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola
When can Arsenal win the title? How Manchester City can take it to the final day
There’ll be plenty of anxious Gooners now wondering when Arsenal can win the Premier League title as they hold a narrow advantage...
Manchester City Arsenal FC
Bradley Barcola in action for Paris Saint-Germain
17 G/A star “being assessed by Liverpool” as transfer talks expected soon
Liverpool are reportedly assessing Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as a potential transfer target for this summer. We’ve previously reported on the...
Liverpool FC
Jobe Bellingham in action for Dortmund
Player discussed: Man Utd rival Arsenal & Liverpool for “powerful” midfielder signing
Manchester United are reportedly rivalling the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool for the potential transfer of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham. The...
Liverpool FC Manchester United FC
Randal Kolo Muani of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates a goal with teammates
New: Spurs attacker looks set for summer transfer as preliminary agreement reached
Tottenham’s on-loan striker Randal Kolo Muani is reportedly looking set for a possible transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Juventus. The France international...
Tottenham FC
Vincent Kompany and Eddie Howe
Broad agreement in place, “optimism” over £75m-plus Newcastle & Bayern transfer going through
Newcastle and Bayern Munich reportedly look to be working towards a transfer deal for Anthony Gordon as the player has agreed the...
Newcastle United FC