The former Manchester United midfielder has been a free agent since leaving Nottingham Forest in the summer. Jesse Lingard is set to complete a surprise transfer to FC Seoul According to Sky Sports, Lingard has verbally agreed a two-year deal with the option of a further year to join FC Seoul. The 31-year-old is expected to fly to South Korea to complete the deal in the coming days. FC Seoul...Full Story »

Bayern Munich and Liverpool are keeping tabs on Girona coach Michel's situation. Okdiario says Michel is viewed by both giants as their 'plan B', with Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso their top summer choice. Xabi is seen at Liverpool as the ideal successor for the departing Jurgen Klopp, while at Bayern the Spaniard is being considered as a replacement for Thomas Tuchel. Should Xabi snub...Full Story »

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 the role of Reds captain last summer following the departure of Jordan Henderson. His impressive form has propelled the club to the top of the Premier League table, with Liverpool currently holding a five-point lead over Manchester City and Arsenal. A...Full Story »

WAYNE and Coleen Rooney are set to make a fly-on-the-wall documentary featuring the couple’s domestic lives with their four sons. It comes after the success of Tyson Fury’s Netlfix series, which followed the life of the champion boxer and his family. Wayne and Coleen Rooney are set to make a fly-on-the-wall documentary covering their lives with their four sons Credit: Instagram Co...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah's injury recovery appears to be going well, with the Liverpool star stepping back onto the grass after leaving Egypt's camp at AFCON. WHAT HAPPENED?The Reds talisman faced heavy criticism from his home nation after leaving the Africa Cup of Nations to continue his rehabilitation in Merseyside. In his absence, Egypt only made it to the round of 16 before falling to a shock penalt...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has been tipped to become the next manager of Barcelona, following Xavi's announcement that he will be moving on in the summer. WHAT HAPPENED?The legendary Spanish midfielder will call time on his spell in charge of the Catalan giants after two-and-half years at the helm. He sensationally announced he will be stepping down as Barcelona boss last Saturday, leaving many to wonder w...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al Nassr's friendly with long-term rival Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Thursday with a calf injury, the Saudi club's coach announced Wednesday. "Cristiano is in the final part of his recovery to join the group," Luís Castro said in a Wednesday news conference. "We expect that he can begin to work with the team in the next few days. He will be an element that ...Full Story »

Those with shorter memories will remember Hansi Flick as the first Germany coach to be sacked in the role's history. Links, then, to Barcelona, one of Europe's most prestigious clubs, may seem far-fetched to some. Christian Falk, however, has exclusively informed CaughtOffside that the Blaugrana's sporting director, Deco, has already contacted the 58-year-old on behalf of club president Joan...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho is reportedly open to a return to Manchester United for a second spell as coach as he feels he has "unfinished business" at the club. WHAT HAPPENED?The Portuguese manager has made it his mission to have another shot at guiding the Old Trafford club to glory, The Daily Mail reports. He hopes to work with United's new co-owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, who are taking charge of...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it is a credit to their academy players that his side have emerged unscathed from a difficult January to lead the Premier League by five points.The 4-1 victory over Chelsea was the Reds’ sixth win in seven matches in the month, with the other a draw in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Fulham having gone into the game with a lead from the h...Full Story »

Tottenham moved back into the Champions League places after three goals in eight second-half minutes fired them to a chaotic 3-2 win at home to Brentford.Spurs were sluggish in the first half and trailed to Neal Maupay’s 15th-minute opener but Ange Postecoglou’s half-time team talk seemingly did the trick.Destiny Udogie and substitute Brennan Johnson scored within 72 seconds of each ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo showed off his impressive physique ahead of his Al-Nassr side facing Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the Riyadh Season Cup. WHAT HAPPENED?Ronaldo is preparing for the resumption of the Saudi Pro League season, which returns in mid-February, and is clearly in great shape. Before then, Al-Nassr take on Miami in a friendly match on Thursday, before taking on Saudi rivals Al-Hilal...Full Story »

Al-Nassr midfielder Seko Fofana has joined Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq on loan, replacing Jordan Henderson. WHAT HAPPENED?The 28-year-old is presently playing for Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations. After a 1-1 draw against Senegal in extra time, Fofana's side advanced to the round of eight with a shootout victory. He'll join Al-Ettifaq on a six-month loan upon his return to Saudi Arabi...Full Story »

Barcelona have contacted Arsenal midfielder Jorginho regarding a summer move. The Catalan giants are not in the best financial situation, but are also seeking reinforcements. Per Sport, the La Liga champions made contact with the Italian and his agency regarding a free transfer move. Jorginho is out of contract in the summer, which means that he can sign for free when the season ends. He c...Full Story »

Boss Eddie Howe believes Newcastle proved the doubters wrong after inflicting Aston Villa’s first home league defeat in almost a year.Fabian Schar’s first-half double and Alex Moreno’s own goal gave the Magpies a deserved 3-1 win in Birmingham.Ollie Watkins’ 50th Premier League goal for Villa gave the hosts hope but they were unable to mount a comeback.Newcastle celebrate...Full Story »

Elgin earned an important three points in the fight for cinch League Two safety as they came from behind to beat bottom side Clyde 2-1.Clyde – who now sit seven points from safety – hit the front in the seventh minute when Liam Scullion’s volley deflected into the back of the net.City equalised two minutes later through Russell Dingwall and Elgin found the winner in the 79th mi...Full Story »

Michael Olise marked his return to Crystal Palace’s starting line-up by scoring the winner in their 3-2 Premier League comeback victory over Sheffield United to ease pressure on Eagles boss Roy Hodgson.Villarreal loanee Ben Brereton Diaz stunned the home support into silence when he netted the opener inside 21 seconds at Selhurst Park before Olise teed up Eberechi Eze for the equaliser.Jam...Full Story »

Bottom side Livingston showed fighting spirit to come from behind twice to grab a 2-2 draw against fellow strugglers Ross County at the Tony Macaroni Arena.Striker Simon Murray’s terrific strike after 28 minutes gave the Staggies the lead but Livi midfielder Scott Pittman poached an equaliser just before the break.Murray fired in a second in the 85th minute but Livi substitute Dan MacKay l...Full Story »

Harrogate recorded a first ever win at Sutton and moved to within a point of the play-off spots thanks to two second-half goals from Jack Muldoon in a 2-1 victory.The hosts had the first big chance as James Belshaw superbly tipped Omari Patrick’s deflected header over the bar.But as the half went on Harrogate posed more of a threat and Bouzanis saved well from Matty Daly before Muldoon was...Full Story »

One of the biggest transfer stories set to occur this summer is that of Napoli's Victor Osimhen as Chelsea and several other European giants look to land the striker. The Nigerian star is currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations but made a statement last week to CBS Sports that he has "made up his mind" over his future as there are many rumours linking him to the Premier League this summe...Full Story »