We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.
The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ...
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Neil Jones’ exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service at thedailybriefing.io I consider myself very fortunate to the job I do, a job which enables me to be at places like…
3 Manchester United entertain Chelsea on Wednesday night in what looks like a crucial game for Erik ten Hag and his troops. Neither side is in flowing form but Chelsea have shown flashes of potential this season and will hope to cement their progress under Mauricio Pochettino with a noteworthy win at Old Trafford. However,…
Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored a sensational goal for Inter against Napoli in the Serie A on Sunday evening. The Turkish midfielder has been linked with a potential £50m move to Ange Postecoglou’s side as Spurs look to bolster their options in midfield. Known for his tremendous long-range strikes, Çalhanoğlu showcased this for Inter Milan during their…
Former Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks secured a dramatic stoppage-time victory for Leicester City against West Brom. Wilfred Ndidi’s assist set up Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as Leicester took the lead before Josh Maja equalised for the Baggies. But during West Brom’s late surge for a winner, Leicester capitalised on a counter-attack. Dewsbury-Hall’s timely pass found Winks who…
Arsenal are reportedly considering allowing Jorginho to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. Joining from rivals Chelsea on last January’s deadline day, Jorginho, 31, who cost just £12 million (Sky Sports), was viewed as a shrewd short-term midfield signing. However, following the impactful acquisition of Declan Rice from…
Erik Ten Hag has admitted Donny van de Beek needs more game-time if he is to revive his career. The Dutch midfielder has barely featured since his £39 million move from Ajax in 2020 (Sky Sports). Starting in just 11 Premier League games since he joined the club, van de Beek, 26, has massively failed…
Liverpool are reportedly set to make a strong move for the potential transfer of Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram, in a deal that could cost around £45million. The Frenchman was frequently linked with the Reds during the summer transfer window as they sought to make several changes to their midfield, though in the end a deal…
Experiencing another frustrating spell at the Etihad Stadium, Kalvin Phillips raised eyebrows with his £42 million move from Leeds United in the summer of 2022. City, already well-equipped with midfielders, presented a challenging path to securing a regular first-team spot for the 27-year-old. Last season reflected this challenge, as Phillips managed only two starts in…
