CaughtOffside https://www.caughtoffside.com Football transfer rumours, news and Gossip from the English Premier League and beyond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 22:37:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.3 3497552 317-time Man Utd player left without club as talks collapse over contract demands https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/man-utd-anthony-martial-flamengo-transfer-collapses/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/man-utd-anthony-martial-flamengo-transfer-collapses/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 22:40:00 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601684 Brazilian side Flamengo have ended talks with former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, according to reports. The 28-year-old is currently a free agent after his contract at Old Trafford expired in July. Martial left United after spending nine years at the club, arriving from Monaco in 2015. During that time, he played 317 times across […]

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Brazilian side Flamengo have ended talks with former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, according to reports.

The 28-year-old is currently a free agent after his contract at Old Trafford expired in July.

Martial left United after spending nine years at the club, arriving from Monaco in 2015. During that time, he played 317 times across all competitions, notching 90 goals and 47 assists while lifting FA Cup, EFL Cup, Europa League and Community Shield honours.

However, Martial has consistently with fitness issues and according to Transfermarkt, missed 94 matches through injury during the time he was with Manchester United — and on loan at Sevilla in the second half of 2021/22.

Even, so Martial’s considerable talent has resulted in plenty of interest this summer.

Flamengo’s Anthony Martial talks collapse

Anthony Martial leaves the game, substituted during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 9, 2023.

Brazilian giants Flamengo highlighted Martial as a key target recently after star striker Pedro suffered a serious knee injury that is set to keep him sidelined long-term.

However, according to a report from Meia Hora (via The Sun), talks have now collapsed.

The report states that Martial’s demands were ‘unworkable’, with the 30-time France international insisting on a three-year contract and making salary demands that were simply too high for Flamengo.

According to Capology, Martial earned a whopping £13m during his final season with Manchester United. That was enough to place him level with Mason Mount, while only Marcus Rashford (£15.6m), Raphael Varane (£17.68m) and Casemiro (£18.2m) pocketed more.

That equates to £250k a week. Even if Martial took a substantial pay cut, Flamengo would find it hard to match his demands given former Chelsea defender David Luiz is their current highest-paid player at £39k per week (per Salary Sport).

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29-year-old prices himself out of Man United move with €25m demands https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/adrien-rabiot-man-united-transfer/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/adrien-rabiot-man-united-transfer/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:46:28 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601678 Man United are one of several clubs interested in free agent Adrien Rabiot but the French international is pricing himself out of a move with his salary demands. The 29-year-old entered free agency at the end of the 2023/24 campaign having seen his contract at Juventus expire after spending the last five years with the Italian […]

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Man United are one of several clubs interested in free agent Adrien Rabiot but the French international is pricing himself out of a move with his salary demands.

The 29-year-old entered free agency at the end of the 2023/24 campaign having seen his contract at Juventus expire after spending the last five years with the Italian giants. The Serie A club wanted to keep the player but he turned down their contract offer.

Rabiot remains one of the more high-profile names left in the free agency market and Man United are one club interested in the midfielder.

Talks have been held between the Manchester club and the French star but the Red Devils are not likely to make a move for the former PSG talent as his salary demands are too high, reports Football Insider.

According to Calciomercato, Rabiot is said to be insisting on a salary of €10m per season plus a €15m signing-on bonus, not to mention the commission for his agent and mother Veronique.

The 29-year-old’s representatives are currently working hard to find him a club with the new season well underway but they are unlikely to have any joy outside of Saudi Arabia with their demands.

Man United unlikely to move for free agent Adrien Rabiot
Man United unlikely to move for free agent Adrien Rabiot

What next for Man United target Adrien Rabiot?

The situation Rabiot finds himself in has become a problem for the player as his inability to find a new club resulted in him missing out on the latest French squad despite regularly featuring at Euro 2024.

The former Juventus star is too good to be without a team and was a regular in the Italian club’s side last season, making 35 appearances across all competitions, notching five goals and three assists.

There are clubs interested in Rabiot but it simply comes down to the finances.

Understandably, the 29-year-old wants a big contract as it will likely be the last one of his career and there is no transfer fee involved; however, his demands are impacting his ability to find a new home and that should be more important for the player.

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West Ham co-chair Karren Brady appears to take swipe at Newcastle owners https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/west-ham-karren-brady-on-pif-newcastle/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/west-ham-karren-brady-on-pif-newcastle/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:27:29 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601679 West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady appears to have taken a swipe at Newcastle United’s Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) owners. Although Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi recently left, PIF remain in charge at St. James’ Park, continuing a project that has thus far yielded a 2022/23 EFL Cup final and a berth in the […]

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West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady appears to have taken a swipe at Newcastle United’s Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) owners.

Although Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi recently left, PIF remain in charge at St. James’ Park, continuing a project that has thus far yielded a 2022/23 EFL Cup final and a berth in the 2023/24 Champions League group stage.

However, Newcastle aren’t the only sporting project for PIF, who are the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Alongside winning the right to host the 2034 World Cup, PIF have also ploughed money into the Saudi Pro League.

Their funding has helped bring the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane into the league, among a host of other star names.

Even so, the league still struggles to attract crowds not only on TV, but also in stadiums, with many teams only boasting modest followings.

Brady critical of PIF – “You can’t just beat that with mountains of money

Brady travelled to the Middle East earlier this year to look for extra investment in West Ham.

However, the 55-year-old doesn’t appear scared to speak her mind when it comes to the Saudi football project.

In fact, Brady is certain the Pro League will never catch up to the Premier League in terms of quality or prestige.

“An average Pro League crowd is about 8,000,” she wrote in The Sun.

“Yet the Saudi Public Investment Fund has spent prodigiously on many sports in continuing efforts to improve its worldwide reputation.

“Yes, the state has zillions to throw at sport and football in particular.

“In contrast, England has huge crowds, competitive leagues, a decent infrastructure, top teams and players, high wages and tradition.

“The Prem also looks after the whole pyramid — giving away about 20 per cent of its income to the EFL, WSL, PFA, FA and grassroots football. You can’t beat that with just mountains of money.”

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Major boost for Tottenham: Arsenal star limps off during international duty just days before North London Derby https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/tottenham-boost-arsenal-star-limps-off-during-international-duty/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/tottenham-boost-arsenal-star-limps-off-during-international-duty/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:18:54 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601671 Tottenham Hotspur have received a major boost ahead of their highly anticipated North London Derby clash against Arsenal this Sunday. With Arsenal missing several key players, Spurs could go into the match in a much stronger position. Arsenal’s injury woes Arsenal will be without midfielder Declan Rice, who is suspended after receiving a controversial red […]

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Tottenham Hotspur have received a major boost ahead of their highly anticipated North London Derby clash against Arsenal this Sunday.

With Arsenal missing several key players, Spurs could go into the match in a much stronger position.

Arsenal’s injury woes

Arsenal will be without midfielder Declan Rice, who is suspended after receiving a controversial red card against Brighton.

Adding to the Gunners’ problems, summer signing Mikel Merino, who would have been an ideal replacement for Rice, is also sidelined with an injury.

Another summer signing Riccardo Calafiori as also left Arsenal sweating after he left the Italy camp yesterday following a freak injury against France. And club captain Martin Odegaard could be the next in the list of injuries for the Gunners.

Odegaard limps off against Austria

There were initial concerns about Odegaard’s availability after he picked up a knock during the Brighton game. But he ended up being fine as he played the full 90 minutes of Norway’s Nations League match against Kazakhstan on Friday.

However, the Norwegian midfielder was involved in a collision with Christoph Baumgartner midway through the second half against Austria earlier tonight, which forced him off the pitch.

Arsenal fans will be worried as Odegaard was seen limping off, and it remains uncertain if he will recover in time for Sunday’s derby.

While Tottenham are still waiting on the recovery of Dominic Solanke and Micky van de Ven, they look to be in a more favourable condition compared to their rivals.

Both players have been working on their fitness ahead of the game, and manager Ange Postecoglou will be hoping to have them available.

Given Arsenal’s depleted squad, Tottenham supporters may feel that their team has a strong chance of securing a win in this crucial fixture, with expectations for a positive result growing ahead of Sunday’s showdown.

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Video: Man City’s Erling Haaland bullies Austrian defender before scoring late winner https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/man-city-erling-haaland-goal-norway/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/man-city-erling-haaland-goal-norway/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:03:22 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601673 Norway secured a 2-1 win over Austria in the UEFA Nations League on Monday with Man City’s Erling Haaland producing the winner for his nation.  The Norwegians were looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance against Kazakhstan on Friday in which Stale Solbakken’s side drew 0-0. Playing at home, Norway got the result they […]

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Norway secured a 2-1 win over Austria in the UEFA Nations League on Monday with Man City’s Erling Haaland producing the winner for his nation. 

The Norwegians were looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance against Kazakhstan on Friday in which Stale Solbakken’s side drew 0-0.

Playing at home, Norway got the result they wanted against a good Austria team with Haaland playing a big role in his team securing the three points.

The Man City star scored a late winner and showed once again why he is one of the best strikers in the world as the 24-year-old continues his impressive start to the new season. The forward completely bullied his opponent in the Austrian box before finishing past Patrick Pentz.

Man City's Erling Haaland has made a flying start to the 2024/25 campaign
Man City’s Erling Haaland has made a flying start to the 2024/25 campaign

Watch: Man City’s Erling Haaland nets important winner for Norway

Pictures by Viaplay.

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Video: What a strike! Fulham star Harry Wilson scores an absolute rocket from long way out for Wales https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/video-what-a-strike-fulham-star-harry-wilson-scores-an-absolute-rocket-from-long-way-out-for-wales/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/video-what-a-strike-fulham-star-harry-wilson-scores-an-absolute-rocket-from-long-way-out-for-wales/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:00:23 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601685 Fulham’s Welsh star Harry Wilson added another breathtaking strike to his collection of long-range goals as he helped Wales secure a 2-1 victory over Montenegro. The winger’s venomous left-footed shot from distance found the top corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance and sending the Cardiff crowd into a frenzy. The match saw Kieffer Moore […]

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Fulham’s Welsh star Harry Wilson added another breathtaking strike to his collection of long-range goals as he helped Wales secure a 2-1 victory over Montenegro.

The winger’s venomous left-footed shot from distance found the top corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance and sending the Cardiff crowd into a frenzy.

The match saw Kieffer Moore open the scoring for Wales early on, but it was Wilson’s second goal that truly lit up the game.

Known for his ability to score from distance, the former Liverpool academy graduate once again demonstrated his exceptional technique, adding to his growing reputation for stunning strikes.

This latest goal is just one of many in Wilson’s highlight reel, as the 27-year-old has consistently shown his knack for scoring from outside the box.

Watch the goal below:

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Video: Ousmane Dembele with a superb goal to double France’s lead against Belgium https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/video-ousmane-dembele-with-a-superb-goal-to-double-frances-lead-against-belgium/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/video-ousmane-dembele-with-a-superb-goal-to-double-frances-lead-against-belgium/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:41:27 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601666 Ousmane Dembele has doubled France’s lead with a stunning goal against Belgium in their Nations League Group A2 clash. The PSG winger received the ball wide, cut inside, and curled a beautiful shot into the far post, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Dembele is having a great game so far. He was also instrumental […]

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Ousmane Dembele has doubled France’s lead with a stunning goal against Belgium in their Nations League Group A2 clash.

The PSG winger received the ball wide, cut inside, and curled a beautiful shot into the far post, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.

Dembele is having a great game so far. He was also instrumental in France’s first goal, assisting Randal Kolo Muani’s powerful close-range finish earlier in the match.

Watch the goal below:

France now lead 2-0 in the game, putting them in second place in the group standings with 3 points, while Italy remains in the lead with 6 points.

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Exclusive: Man United held summer talks over Serie A talent with expiring contract in 2025 https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/denzel-dumfries-man-united-inter-milan/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/denzel-dumfries-man-united-inter-milan/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:37:56 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601669 Man United had conversations during the summer transfer window to bring Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag had an interest in the Dutch full-back.  The defender’s current deal with the Serie A champions expires in 2025 having spent the last four years in Italy and if any interested party wanted […]

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Man United had conversations during the summer transfer window to bring Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag had an interest in the Dutch full-back. 

The defender’s current deal with the Serie A champions expires in 2025 having spent the last four years in Italy and if any interested party wanted to try and sign the 28-year-old, next year would be the best time to make their move.

Man United have been linked to Dumfries for a while now and according to Matteo Moretto, talks were held over the summer, although they were not serious.

The Manchester club would go on to sign Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich instead and just as well they did as Moretto says that Inter plan to offer Dumfries a new short-term deal in 2025 as the Netherlands international is very popular in the Italian club’s dressing room.

The 28-year-old is said to be happy in Milan and the expectation is that the player will remain at the San Siro beyond his expiring 2025 contract.

Man United held talks for Inter's Denzel Dumfries this summer
Man United held talks for Inter’s Denzel Dumfries this summer

Man United set to miss out on Inter’s Denzel Dumfries

Writing in his latest column for CaughtOffside’s The Daily Briefing, Moretto has reported that he expects Dumfries to pen a new deal at Inter despite talks with Man United at the start of the summer.

“Inter star Denzel Dumfries is still out of contract in the summer of 2025, but from what I am aware, the intention is to renew his contract, and Inter are in the process of doing so,” the transfer journalist said. “The fact that he has remained this summer, rather than Inter trying to recoup some money for him is a sure sign that there is a willingness for him to stay.

“The idea is to renew him on a shorter deal though, rather than a four or five-year contract. It could be just a year or maybe more, but not a long-term deal. I’m told he will sign a new deal though, despite the lack of a public announcement.

“Dumfries is very comfortable in Milan and happy. The Dutch international is very much loved in the dressing room at Inter too. There were conversations with Manchester United in the early part of the summer, but they were not serious talks. Nothing was advanced or agreed.”

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West Ham star tells manager to stay out of dressing room following humiliating defeat https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/west-ham-united-tomas-soucek-czech-republic-defeat-georgia/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/west-ham-united-tomas-soucek-czech-republic-defeat-georgia/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:12:27 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601667 West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek asked Czech Republic manager Ivan Hasek to wait outside the dressing room while he berated his teammates following their 4-1 humiliation against Georgia. The Czechs were humiliated in their UEFA Nations League B Group 1 opener against Euro 2024 surprise package Georgia. Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Georges Mikautadze […]

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West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek asked Czech Republic manager Ivan Hasek to wait outside the dressing room while he berated his teammates following their 4-1 humiliation against Georgia.

The Czechs were humiliated in their UEFA Nations League B Group 1 opener against Euro 2024 surprise package Georgia.

Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Georges Mikautadze and Giorgi Kochorashvili fired Georgia into a 66th-minute 4-0 lead in Tbilisi.

Viktoria Plzen midfielder Lukas Kalvach was able to pull a goal back for the visitors but it proved scant consolation on an embarrassing night for the Czech Republic — who also suffered Euro 2024 disappointment over the summer, exiting at the group stage with just one point.

West Ham star Tomas Soucek dresses down Czech teammates

Tomas Soucek reacts at the end of the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between the Czech Republic and Turkey at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg on June 26, 2024.

According to a report from Sportweb, Czech Republic captain Soucek asked manager Hasek to wait outside the dressing room while he let his teammates know exactly what he thought of their performance.

Soucek himself hinted that such a meeting took place during his post-match interview.

“A big but short speech took place. We still have a lot to say, because we cannot play for the Czech national team like this,” Soucek said (via GIVEMESPORT).

The 211-time West Ham star added: “Other boys also had something to say to the team. Say your opinion on how to play for the national team. Mistakes can be made, but the second thing is responsibility and doing your best, which is an obligation.

“We often behaved like pupils and the opponent counter-attacked. That’s why we had something to say and will definitely say more. But I still believe that this team has the strength to advance to the World Cup. But we can’t play like this, then we don’t even deserve to be in Group B of the Nations League. It wouldn’t work that way!”

The Czech Republic will look for an immediate improvement when they host Ukraine in Prague on Tuesday evening.

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Newcastle ready to move for £50m Premier League forward in 2025 https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/newcastle-brentford-bryan-mbeumo/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/newcastle-brentford-bryan-mbeumo/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:00:35 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601663 Newcastle are believed to be interested in bringing Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo to St James’ Park in 2025 as Eddie Howe looks to strengthen his front line.  This summer was a disappointing one for the Magpies as their main objective was to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules and keep hold of their […]

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Newcastle are believed to be interested in bringing Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo to St James’ Park in 2025 as Eddie Howe looks to strengthen his front line. 

This summer was a disappointing one for the Magpies as their main objective was to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules and keep hold of their star players such as Anthony Gordon.

The Tyneside club did both successfully, however, in terms of adding to Howe’s squad, the transfer window was underwhelming.

Newcastle also failed to secure their top target in Marc Guehi as Crystal Palace turned down multiple bids for the centre-back. The positive for fans of the Premier League outfit is that they will now have money to spend in 2025 and according to GIVEMESPORT, Newcastle are ready to battle Liverpool and Arsenal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.

Newcastle are interested in Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo
Newcastle are interested in Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo

Newcastle ready to move for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo in 2025

Howe is said to be attracted to Mbeumo’s versatility as the 25-year-old can play anywhere across the frontline, an area the English coach is keen to strengthen at St James’ Park.

The Brentford star has been a solid addition to the Premier League ever since Brentford’s promotion back in 2021 and has started the current campaign with three goals across the Bees’ opening three matches.

Brentford are said to want around £50m for Mbeumo and with a contract expiring at the Gtech Stadium in 2026, it remains to be seen if any of the interested parties are willing to match this asking price.

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