So far, so very good for Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham Hotspur side. It just shows how quickly supporter expectation changes that, after a stunning start to life in the Premier League, a couple of poor results – clearly down to Spurs’ injury crisis – and there appears to be a whiff of disappointment in the air. It’s so tight at the top of the Premier League, that the order of the top five could change multiple times during any given weekend depending on results. Tottenham may now be fifth in the table, but the fact remains that they’re only four points away from north London rivals, Arsen ..read more

The January transfer window can’t come soon enough for two Man United stars, both of whom have been sidelined by Erik ten Hag for what seems like an age. Despite the Red Devils still struggling in Europe and only just putting a run together in the Premier League, the Dutchman has steadfastly refused to call upon the services of both Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek. With regards to the former, ten Hag has been strong in his position that unless Sancho apologises to him, his backroom staff and his team-mates for a social media post earlier in the season which appeared to call the manager a li ..read more

Juventus are reportedly preparing to try and sign two Manchester United players in the January transfer window. That’s according to a recent report from TEAMtalk, who claim the Old Lady have drawn up an audacious plan to raid the Red Devils for both Donny van de Beer and Jason Sancho. Erik Ten Hag appears determined to part ways with both players and the upcoming transfer window could be the time the Dutchman gets his wish. More Stories / Latest News Man United enter into advanced talks over transfer also being eyed by Arsenal & Tottenham Nov 30 2023, 13:57 Chelsea set to recall on ..read more

Tottenham will not allow midfielder Pierre Emile Hojbjerg to leave on loan in January as several European clubs target the Denmark international.  That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports that Juventus and Ajax are interested in the Premier League star but Spurs are currently not open to letting the Danish international leave. The North London club already rejected a loan offer from Atletico Madrid for the 28-year-old this summer and Tottenham’s current injury problems mean that Ange Postecoglou will need to call upon Hojbjerg throughout the remainder of the season. The midfielde ..read more

This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Ben Jacobs’ exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io Don’t expect a crazy January at Manchester United – but Saudi moves possible for two players Manchester United won’t be in for a crazy January even with Sir Jim Ratcliffe incoming. A formal announcement is now unlikely this week despite the hope being one would already be out there before Thanksgiving. Outgoings will prove important ..read more

Juventus have consistently been linked with long-term target Thomas Partey by numerous outlets and the rumours of the Arsenal star’s exit won’t go away.  The Serie A side have been interested in the Ghana star for some time now and wanted to bring the midfielder to Turin during the summer. The Arsenal midfielder was linked once again to the European giants following Paul Pogba’s ban for failing a drugs test and the rumours of a January exit keep on coming. This time it is Foot Mercato reporting Juventus’ interest in Partey but the French outlet names two other Premier League players the I ..read more

Newcastle United and Juventus will reportedly go head-to-head in the race to sign Kalvin Phillips. That’s according to a recent report from Football Insider, who claims the Magpies’ search for a new defensive midfielder has seen them make Phillips, 27, their top January target. Desperate for reinforcements following Sandro Tonali’s 10-month suspension for illegal betting activity while the Italian was with AC Milan, Eddie Howe, who is also battling the club’s worst injury crisis in decades, knows signing a new midfielder is a priority. More Stories / Latest News Newcastle’s injury crisis la ..read more

Arsenal have made the decision to sign a new striker in 2024 but the Gunners may be making a mistake by waiting until the summer to address the issue.  Mikel Arteta is in need of a proper number nine and according to Football Insider, Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic and Brentford’s Ivan Toney top the Spanish coach’s list of forward targets. The North London club have been long-term admirers of Vlahovic and have tried to sign the Serbia star on numerous occasions. It is believed that Juve may need to sell the 23-year-old next year due to their financial situation, but a mid-season move ..read more

Ahead of the January transfer window, Arsenal have been given a boost in their pursuit of a striker that’s virtually a guarantee of goals. In just six Serie A matches this season (and another four as sub), Dusan Vlahovic has bagged four goals and an assist, per WhoScored. It’s that kind of goalscoring form that Arsenal could do with in the second half of the 2023/24 campaign if they want to stand any chance of winning their first Premier League title in 20 years. Incredibly, not since the Invincibles season have a Gunners side lifted the English top-flight title. Dusan Vlahovic Now it would ap ..read more

It’s only taken a couple of months and the millions that Steven Gerrard is making in Saudi Arabia for him to be embroiled in a row as to who is football’s GOAT. The Greatest Of All Time argument will continue for as long as a ball is kicked and is completely subjective, meaning that whether you’re pro-Messi, pro-Ronaldo or anyone else, there’ll always be plenty that will both support or argue against the decision. More Stories / Latest News “Everything is at a standstill” – Arsenal star’s agent provides update and reveals player’s transfer “priority” Nov 20 2023, 11:02 Tottenham ready ..read more