West Ham’s summer signing of Lucas Paqueta has left Lyon owner Jon Textor ‘frustrated’ as he seeks to change the club’s mentality. That’s what Ben Jacobs said in his weekly CaughtOffside column, the journalist said Chelsea are working to sign Maro Gusto from Lyon in January but are facing a tough challenge due to a … Read more
Hello and welcome to Daily Briefing. My exclusive column related to CaughtOffside. If you liked this post, click here to subscribe and have it delivered to your inbox 5 mornings a week, completely ad-free! AC Milan have approached Roma for Nicolo Zaniolo. Negotiations are made for loans with an obligation to purchase a clause. Milan … Read more
Chelsea are nearing the end of the January transfer window with Enzo Fernandes, Moises Caicedo and other midfielders on their list, Fabrizio Romano told his CaughtOffside column. Despite claims elsewhere, the Blues have yet to make direct contact with Benfica over Fernandes. Chelsea would do well if they could sign top young midfielders like Fernandes … Read more
Fabrizio Romano praised Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for playing a key role in the club’s acquisition of Eddie Nketiah this summer during his catch-offside daily briefing. England’s U-21 international was nearing the end of his contract at the Emirates Stadium and eventually signed a new contract despite never establishing himself as a regular in Arsenal’s … Read more
Chelsea are in the final stages of completing the loan move of Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, Fabrizio Romano told Substack’s CaughtOffside column. The Blues are closing in on the Portugal squad. Romano explained that recent results and poor performances have prompted the club’s board of directors to help persuade manager Graham Potter to sign … Read more