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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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Man United have identified their number one target this summer as world-class star becomes available
Ideally a new signing will be someone who the club has watched for years before pulling the trigger on a move, but...
Manchester United FC
Odegaard, Madrid
Arsenal will need to find alternatives this summer as main transfer target is listed as untouchable
Every club needs to have some alternative plans in the transfer market in case the initial ones fall through, and it’s now...
Arsenal FC
Kane Varane
Thomas Tuchel hopes Chelsea can complete huge transfer this summer despite star holding advanced talks with Man United
Top quality defenders are in short supply in the modern game, so there’s always going to be a fight for their signature...
Chelsea FC Manchester United FC
Meeting planned: Man United to discuss free transfer for three-time Champions League winner
There’s usually some kind of red flag if a player is set to be released by an elite club, but Lucas Vazquez...
Manchester United FC
David Alaba
Great news for Real Madrid fans with major signing already agreed and announcement to come in the summer
Everybody expects that David Alaba will be leaving Bayern Munich in the summer, but it doesn’t really do him any favours if...
Bayern Munich
Emile Smith Rowe Bukayo Saka
Arsenal youngster proves he simply has to start every game as he’s given Europa League Player of the Week
It’s always interesting to watch the performances of youngsters as they break into the team, especially when you want to see that...
Arsenal FC
Another boost for Arsenal as starlet appears to agree to offer of a new contract
Arsenal have had plenty of issues over the years where they’ve been forced to sell players due to their contract situation, but...
Arsenal FC
Chelsea are ready to go all-in on 17 year old starlet in a huge £100m transfer this summer
Of course there’s a risk when buying young players if they may not live up to their potential, but Jude Bellingham is...
Borussia Dortmund
chelsea christensen zouma
Major blow for Chelsea ahead of Man City clash as two key players officially ruled out through injury
Chelsea’s season may not have gone to plan in the league, but they still have a great chance of seeing success in...
Chelsea FC Manchester City
bailly maguire manchester united
Solskjaer confirms Man United ace is close to injury return but covid test could delay things
Eric Bailly has been pushing for a chance to cement himself back into the Man United team, so it was sod’s law...
Manchester United FC
Photo: Mikel Arteta set for Ibrox return as Rangers line up pre-season friendly with Arsenal
Most pre-season friendlies are dull affairs that are designed to build match fitness and not much else, but this one looks like...
Arsenal FC
Barcelona hope to re-sign a second former youth star this summer but this one has a €80m release clause
We often think of Barcelona as a team who produce young players who go straight into the first team, but they do...
Manchester City