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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.

Michael Carrick during Manchester United's win over Brentford
Man United aim to avoid bidding war with Man City and identify three alternative transfer targets
Manchester United reportedly want to avoid a bidding war with Manchester City for what will likely be a hugely expensive transfer deal...
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Rafael Leao in action for AC Milan
Swap deal? Man United have three players they could use in bid to sign Rafael Leao
Manchester United are being linked again with AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, and could even have players who’d be tempting to the...
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Mikel Arteta watches on during Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal
“This cannot happen” – Mikel Arteta admits he’s “fuming” over crucial decision that went against Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta did not hold back with his views on Eberechi Eze being denied a penalty in last night’s Champions...
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Ben White clashes with Diego Simeone
Video: Row erupts between Diego Simeone and Arsenal star after controversial CL semi-final
As if there wasn’t enough drama on the pitch between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid last night, things also boiled over between Ben...
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Alan Varela in action for Porto vs Nottingham Forest
€75m release clause: Man United & City on alert for “ideal” transfer opportunity
Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly both eyeing up a potential transfer move for Porto midfielder Alan Varela this summer. The...
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Arsenal and PSG club badges
Deal progressing: PSG have “intensified” efforts to sign Arsenal transfer target
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly seem to be making progress on a potential transfer move for Lille midfield wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi. The talented young...
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Bruno Fernandes and 'breaking news' banner
Risk of Man United being powerless to prevent star player’s transfer as he seeks assurances
Manchester United may reportedly be heading towards an uncomfortable situation regarding Bruno Fernandes in the upcoming summer transfer window. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL...
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Andrea Berta and Mikel Arteta
Andrea Berta talked Mikel Arteta into Arsenal transfer he initially wasn’t sure about
Arsenal director Andrea Berta was reportedly the key driving force behind the signing of Viktor Gyokeres last summer. The new sporting director...
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Luis Diaz with Liverpool and Bayern Munich
Yes, Liverpool miss Luis Diaz, but Bayern’s front 3 weren’t stat-padding like this in the Prem
I’ve made my feelings clear on PSG’s 5-4 win over Bayern Munich already, but it really is worth emphasising just how much...
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Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus
Report: Club eyeing new target after ending interest in signing Chelsea forward
Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic after deciding not to keep on-loan Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson. DOWNLOAD...
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Talks planned: Chelsea to approach two more managers over vacancy
Chelsea are reportedly planning to approach two more managers over the vacancy at Stamford Bridge, according to Simon Phillips. Reporting via his...
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Xavi Simons celebrates during Tottenham's draw vs Brighton
From Spain: Barcelona chief Deco eyeing five Tottenham stars in potential transfer blitz
You increasingly get the sense that Tottenham’s very existence is on the line as they bid to avoid relegation from the Premier...
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