West Ham United have been offered the chance to sign multiple free agent centre-backs following the closure of the English transfer window, according to reports. The Hammers enjoyed an extremely productive first transfer window under new manager Julen Lopetegui, with the likes of Niclas Fullkrug, Carlos Soler, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Crysencio Summerville just a handful…
Leny Yoro may have been signed against the odds but Manchester United still have plans of recruiting more than one centre-back this summer. Their attempts at signing Jarrad Branthwaite have not panned out so far despite two bids. A failed takeover raised hopes of a potential third bid but Everton are ready to offer the…
Liverpool FC expert Neil Jones has provided some exclusive insight into some names who could be on the club’s list of defender targets this summer, whilst also picking out some options he’d like to see join, even if one or two of them might be a tad unrealistic. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest…
2 As part of a series exploring where Manchester United need to focus their recruitment drive this summer, The Peoples Person will offer five articles across five days, explaining why a particular position must be prioritised, and why a specific player is the ideal target for the role. An article a day until any worries…
12 Manchester United’s post Sir-Alex Ferguson has largely relied on bringing in experienced stars on big wages hoping they make a difference. That ploy has not worked with the club ruing the decision to spend big on quite a few players and it is clear that such a flawed transfer process is partly why the…
3 Manchester United have reportedly taken an interest in Bologna’s centre-back Jhon Lucumí as a potential option to strengthen their defensive options. Given the injury crisis that has hit the club as well as the contract situations of several players, United may need to consider signing more centre-backs in the summer in order to replenish…
According to Calciomercato, Manchester United are gearing up to make a move for Juventus center-back Gleison Bremer in the upcoming summer transfer window. Despite signing a new long-term contract with the Bianconeri in December last year, speculation surrounding Bremer’s potential summer departure persists. Manchester United have closely observed the Brazilian over recent months and have…
Juventus defender Gleison Bremer has explained why he believes Virgil van Dijk sets the standard for the best centre-backs in world football and why he looks up to the Liverpool star. Van Dijk has indeed returned to his best form in a Liverpool shirt this season, featuring 25 times in all competitions. The 32-year-old assumed…
13 Manchester United are “monitoring” versatile defender Odilon Kossounou who has enjoyed a great season at the heart of Bayer Leverkusen’s impressive defence. The Ivorian has formed a key part of Xabi Alonso’s three-man set-up which has seen Bayer Leverkusen top the Bundesliga without losing a game and conceding the fewest goals. In fact, only…
4 Tom Huddlestone has revealed he considers former Manchester star Rio Ferdinand to be the “best” centre-back in Premier League history. Speaking on TalkSPORT, Huddlestone – currently a playing coach at Old Trafford for the Under-21 team – described how there were three candidates for the ‘GOAT’ category in central defence in England’s top division. The…
