Neymar sealing a transfer to a Saudi Pro League club looks increasingly likely as Paris Saint-Germain are desperate to get him off their books this summer. This is according to Jonathan Johnson in his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, with the reporter explaining that PSG are unlikely to find buyers from elsewhere and are in no mood to be too picky. Johnson acknowledges that there could be...Full Story »

Inter Miami have sounded out Jordi Alba's interest in joining the club but face competition to sign the Barcelona defender from Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and clubs in Saudi Arabia, sources have told ESPN. Alba, 34, has reached an agreement to end his contract with Barca, which was due to expire in 2024, one year early and is looking for a new club this summer. Sources say Alba has not clo...Full Story »

Brahim Diaz is excited to be back with Real Madrid. After three years away on-loan with AC Milan, Brahim has returned to Madrid and enjoyed his signing ceremony today at the Santiago Bernabeu. He said: "I am very happy to return to the best club in the world. The first thing I thought was that it was my day and I was going to have a great time. I am very happy to be at Real Madrid, the best ...Full Story »

Brazilian FA president Ednaldo Rodrigues said on Tuesday he expects to meet with Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti or his representative this week to discuss the possibility of appointing him as the new head coach of Brazil. Ancelotti has publicly said he will honour the last year of his contract with Real amid interest from Brazil, but Rodrigues did not rule out waiting until July 2024 to ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola does not expect to sign a new contract at Manchester City when his existing deal ends in 2025, sources have told ESPN. According to sources, Guardiola, 52, has not yet made a decision on his future but is leaning towards ending his time in charge at the Etihad Stadium after two more seasons. Sources have told ESPN that Guardiola could then look to take up a national team job, hav...Full Story »

The former Liverpool star has been out of work since Aston Villa sacked him in October 2022. Steven Gerrard is reportedly close to becoming Al Ettifaq FC manager Credit: Getty Gerrard, 43, is now considered the latest big name from Europe to move to Saudi Arabia. He worked as a pundit for BT Sport after his axing season but now appears ready to get back into management. A picture has been le...Full Story »

REAL MADRID star Thibaut Courtois' fiancee Mishel Gerzig has sailed off for her hen do. Courtois and Mishel got engaged a year ago but have yet to announce their wedding date. Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois' fiancee Mishel Gerzig sailed off for her hen doMishel also dressed up with a sailor's hat along with her hen do crew The model, though, shared pictures of her bachelorette party as she...Full Story »

PSG are interested in signing Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace on a free transfer this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? PSG are said to have made contact with Zaha over a potential deal to sign him once his Palace contract expires at the end of the month, per Le Parisien. The club have already snapped up Marco Asensio and Milan Skriniar from Real Madrid and Inter Milan respectively and are now said to...Full Story »

Al-Hilal have reportedly made contact with Neymar's camp over a potential summer transfer after failing to sign his PSG team-mate Lionel Messi. WHAT HAPPENED? Al-Hilal sent a delegation to Paris on Friday to "test the waters" with Neymar's entourage over a potential deal, according to CBS Sports. The report states that the Brazilian could be in line for a deal similar to the one Cristiano Ron...Full Story »

According to The Sun, Chelsea are reportedly preparing to offer Inter Milan a swap deal involving two players in exchange for their star goalkeeper Andre Onana. Chelsea are in a hunt for a new goalkeeper and plan to kill two birds with one stone after identifying the Inter Milan goalkeeper as their main candidate. Inter Milan are reportedly seeking £55m for their star goalkeeper who put...Full Story »

Al-Hilal are set to meet with Jose Mourinho as they aim to appoint the Roma boss as their new manager. WHAT HAPPENED? Al-Hilal are hoping to bounce back from the disappointment of missing out on Lionel Messi, as he instead moved to Inter Miami, and Mourinho is now being targeted as their new manager, according to Foot Mercato. The Saudi Arabian club may be hoping to do a sensational double de...Full Story »

A burning building was seen outside of the Ataturk Stadium before the Champions League final A huge fire has been seen raging outside of the Ataturk Stadium ahead of the Champions League final. Terrifying scenes emerged in Turkey two hours before Manchester City and Inter Milan kicked-off in their blockbuster clash. Various journalists and fans attending the Champions League final shared phot...Full Story »

Liverpool may have been provided an early answer to the question of how they will bolster their backline this summer. Christian Falk informed CaughtOffside in his exclusive Fact Files column that Benjamin Pavard has already made his intentions clear this summer, with the Reds considered a 'hot candidate'. "Benjamin Pavard has informed the club that he wants to move in the summer," the SportB...Full Story »

The latest social media activity on the part of Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has piqued widespread attentions late on Saturday night. This comes, unsurprisingly, as the 22-year-old reacts to United's 'noisy neighbours' clinching long-awaited glory on the continent. Owing to a 1-0 downing of Italian giants Inter Milan, Man City secured a first-ever Champions League title. Not ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City's first Champions League title was "written in the stars" and praised the club for sticking with him when others might have sacked him for taking so long to become champions of Europe. Guardiola lifted the trophy in Istanbul on Saturday after a 1-0 win over Inter secured by Rodri's 68th-minute goal. "Inter are really good. Be patient, I said at half-time. Y...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have earned a place among the greats after finally winning the Champions League.City completed the treble on a glorious night in Istanbul on Saturday as they beat Inter Milan 1-0 in a hard-fought final with a 68th-minute Rodri strike.City have dominated the domestic scene under Guardiola, winning five Premier League titles in six years as well as two FA Cup...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola admitted “this f****** trophy is so difficult to win” after watching Manchester City finally end their wait for Champions League glory.Rodri’s goal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in Istanbul to complete the treble derby rivals Manchester United achieved in 1999.Asked how he was feeling after the presentation, Guardiola told BT Sport: “Tir...Full Story »

The couple are expecting a child together, announcing the pregnancy in an emotional Instagram post back in March. Diletta Leotta showed off her blossoming baby bump at work Credit: Instagram/@dilettaleotta Diletta Leotta enjoyed a date night with her footballer boyfriend Loris Karius Credit: Instagram/@dilettaleotta Diletta has since kept her 9million Instagram followers up to date with her p...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has been snubbed by the Saudi Pro League team of the season Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Saudi Pro League team of the season - despite the ex-Manchester United star netting 14 goals in 16 games. The superstar was passed over in favour of Odion Ighalo, who flopped during his spell at Old Trafford. Ighalo ended the season as the Saudi Pro League's top goalscorer -...Full Story »

Al Ahli are willing to offer Riyad Mahrez a contract worth €100 million plus bonuses to leave Manchester City, a source close to negotiations has told ESPN. A delegation including the Saudi Arabia club president Waleed Muaath has been in London this week discussing the possibility of deals with several players including Mahrez. The Algeria forward has two years remaining on his existing ...Full Story »