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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.

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Positive update for Arsenal despite Bayern also monitoring 17-goal transfer target
Arsenal look to have been given a positive update on their transfer pursuit of Ajax winger Mika Godts, despite Bayern Munich also...
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Kai Havertz and Eberechi Eze
Expert reveals the truth about Arsenal star being eyed for Bayern Munich transfer
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz may have been linked with a transfer to Bayern Munich, but for now Christian Falk says the rumours...
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Tijjani Reijnders celebrates with his Manchester City teammates
Sources: Talks planned as Arsenal alerted to surprise potential Manchester City transfer raid
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is attracting transfer interest from Arsenal and other clubs, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing....
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Julian Alvarez in action for Atletico Madrid against Arsenal
From Spain: Arsenal transfer target could try to resolve his future before the World Cup
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez will reportedly look to discuss his future with the club before the upcoming 2026 World Cup this...
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Federico Valverde has released a statement
Federico Valverde statement aims dig at someone “spreading rumours” over massive Real Madrid bust-up
Real Madrid star Federico Valverde has hit out at some of the rumours and exaggeration going on about his reported fight with...
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Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid
Report: Manchester United & Liverpool transfer target could be sold after extraordinary incident
Real Madrid could reportedly now consider selling one or both of Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni after their fight in training. DOWNLOAD...
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Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni
Federico Valverde in hospital after fight with Aurelien Tchouameni in Real Madrid locker room
Real Madrid players Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were reportedly involved in a heated bust-up in the club’s locker room that has...
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Carlos Baleba in action for Brighton against Newcastle United
Liverpool consider rivalling Man United for £80m signing who “can do it all”
Liverpool are reportedly looking at midfielders this summer, and one name they could be considering is £80m-rated Brighton starlet Carlos Baleba. The...
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Andoni Iraola “close” to new club and it’s not Chelsea or Manchester United
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is reportedly close to taking over from Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace, according to sources in Spain. Our...
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Kylian Mbappe reacts during Real Madrid vs Girona
“This is getting out of hand” – Explanation + reaction as Kylian Mbappe petition reaches 30 million signatures
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe is under fire from the club’s fans after going on holiday with his girlfriend during a difficult...
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Talks ongoing: Chelsea still have a chance to land world class manager but he needs convincing
Chelsea are reportedly still continuing in talks over hiring Xabi Alonso, who may still need some convincing to take the job. The...
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Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta
Luis Enrique aims subtle dig at Mikel Arteta as PSG book CL final place vs Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique may have unintentionally aimed a bit of a dig at Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as they prepare...
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