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Tom McNeil

Writer for Caughtoffside.com. St Johnstone fan and scout for an English League two side. I try to focus on the weird and bizarre happenings in football. Also trying to start some sort of crusade against VAR.

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The door is open for Arsenal to move for €25m rated winger as he rejects Porto in the hope of a Premier League move
While Atletico Madrid tend to be exceptional in the transfer market, they do drop the odd clanger here and there. Thomas Lemar...
Arsenal FC
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Personal terms agreed: A second Arsenal fringe player looks set to complete a move to Serie A
It’s becoming clear that Arsenal are operating a one in, one out system at the moment in terms of transfers, so the...
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Deal agreed: Arsenal will bank an overall €24m as midfielder edges close to Serie A loan
It always looked like Arsenal would need to get rid of players to raise funds to make further additions to the squad,...
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Controversial former Arsenal captain has just been given the armband for his country
There is a long running debate about the importance of captaincy in football, as many wonder if it really makes a difference...
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How Chelsea’s move for Kai Havertz could lead to Arsenal getting an impressive €15m for outcast
Every big transfer tends to have a domino effect of that money then being spent again, but its especially true this summer...
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Paperwork signed: Arsenal close in on loan deal for Ceballos after making a commitment over his wages
We will never know if Real Madrid actually planned to give Dani Ceballos a chance in the first team or if bringing...
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Chelsea midfielder could complete his permanent exit tomorrow as the final steps are being taken
Chelsea have made some impressive signings this summer but the squad is starting to look a little bloated, so it won’t be...
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Roma are close to agreeing another loan deal with Man United for Smalling with a €12m obligation to buy
The initial stories about Chris Smalling completing a permanent move to Roma seemed to drag on for months, so there wasn’t a...
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Big boost for Barcelona’s long term planning as target confirms he’ll be a free agent next summer
Ronald Koeman has got plenty of initial problems to deal with at Barcelona, but he will also need to find a long...
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Mixed news for Barcelona after a huge U-turn from Lionel Messi suggests he’s going to stay – For now
The Lionel Messi circus really kicked into overdrive today as we got regular updates about what his Dad was having for lunch,...
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Mixed news for Arsenal as PSG turn down the chance to sign outcast but step up their interest in defensive ace
Clearly Mikel Arteta did what he felt was best for the team when he side-lined Matteo Guendouzi last season, but there’s no...
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Man United may miss out on wonderkid after a former Old Trafford favourite is sacked
It’s funny how some players can become cult heroes even though they don’t have a particularly great time at a team. Diego...
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