There is growing interest in Benfica star Orkun Kokcu, who could be allowed to leave for interested clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester United for around €60-70m, CaughtOffside understands. The Turkey international has previously shone under Liverpool manager Arne Slot during their time together at Feyenoord, with the player recently speaking publicly about how highly he rates the Dutch...Full Story »

Tottenham defender Pedro Porro could be in line for a shock move to Manchester United.Per AS in Spain, Porro’s representatives believe new United boss Ruben Amorim will try to tempt him away from Spurs. The right-wing-back is seen as the ideal player to fit into Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation, given he did so successfully at Sporting. But Spurs would loathe to lose Porro and would like...Full Story »

A late goal from substitute Lina Hurtig gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Juventus at the Emirates Stadium, sealing their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.Interim head coach Renee Slegers had seen her side enjoy a comfortable 4-0 win in last week’s reverse fixture in Turin.Juventus, though, produced a solid defensive display, looking to hit on the counter-attack, but were fina...Full Story »

Khadija Shaw said Manchester City’s experience was critical as they overcame a challenging night to beat Hammarby 2-1 in Sweden and secure their place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League.Shaw scored in both halves, either side of Ellen Wangerheim’s equaliser, before goalkeeper Khiara Keating came up with some key saves to keep City ahead in front of a crowd of...Full Story »

Khadija Shaw’s brace fired Manchester City into the quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League as they maintained their perfect record in Group D with a 2-1 win away to Hammarby.Shaw overtook Georgia Stanway and Janine Beckie to become City’s all-time top scorer in the competition, scoring in either half in Stockholm to take her career tally to seven in the competition.Elle...Full Story »

Left-back has been an issue for Man United for some time now as Luke Shaw's inability to keep fit has made the Manchester club vulnerable in that area of the pitch. The Englishman's backup, Tyrell Malacia, has also had fitness issues of his own, which left Erik ten Hag to improvise with the left-hand side of his defence. United want this fixed ahead of the 2025/26 campaign and according to Sky ...Full Story »

Chelsea eased into the quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League with two games to spare after a 3-0 win over Celtic.The Blues kicked off knowing just a point would secure a top-two finish in Group B and guarantee their passage to the knockout phase, after FC Twente lost to Real Madrid in the early match.And Sonia Bompastor’s side maintained their 100 per cent record in all comp...Full Story »

Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell has now emerged as a target for Turkish giants Galatasaray ahead of the January transfer window. The full-back is a key member of Oliver Glasner's squad having appeared in all 11 of the Eagles' Premier League matches this season, as well as three in the Carabao Cup. Mitchell has been with Crystal Palace his entire career having come through the London ou...Full Story »

Interim boss Lee Carsley signed off in style as England capitalised on Liam Scales’ sending off in a 5-0 thrashing of the Republic of Ireland that sealed promotion back to the Nations League top tier.The 17th and final fixture of a year that saw the national team reach another European Championship final marked the end of the Under-21s coach’s six-game stint as Gareth Southgate&rsquo...Full Story »

The Netherlands international only joined Man Utd in the summer after impressing at Bologna, but he's endured a difficult start to life at Old Trafford, unable to repeat his fine form from his spell in Serie A. Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Juventus are keen to sign Zirkzee on loan, as they've long admired the player after his successful pr...Full Story »

The Sun says the Hammers are planning a January move for the youngster. West Ham believe they can convince City to sell for an offer of £20m. McAtee has made five first team appearances for City this season. He could arrive as a replacement of Lucas Paqueta, who is being linked with a return home to Brazil, where Botafogo are keen.Full Story »

Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Man Utd's board have long been keen on Chilwell, while Carreras is also someone they have continued to monitor since previously allowing him to leave for Benfica. United have a buy-back clause for Carreras, and sources have also told CaughtOffside that he's a player Ruben Amorim has mentioned as a target he'd l...Full Story »

The English talent has been with the Manchester club since 2021 having moved to the Etihad Stadium as part of a massive £100m deal with Aston Villa. The winger's time in Manchester has been up and down, with the 2022/23 campaign undoubtedly his best in a City shirt. There is a lot of uncertainty at the Premier League champions heading into 2025 and one is the future of Grealish. The 29-yea...Full Story »

Simon Weaver praised recalled skipper Josh Falkingham for rising to the occasion as he inspired his side to a 2-1 victory over Chesterfield on his 300th appearance for the club.The diminutive midfielder, who captained the club to their promotion from the National League, impressed on only this third league start of the season to orchestrate a victory secured by Dean Cornelius’ stoppage-tim...Full Story »

Cheltenham boss Michael Flynn was frustrated by defensive lapses as his side let a 2-0 lead slip in a 3-2 League Two defeat at MK Dons.The visitors had taken a two-goal lead early on. Luke Young rifled home after receiving a free-kick in the sixth minute, before George Miller tapped in from another set-piece in the 13th minute.Alex Gilbey pulled a goal back for the Dons when he fired home Scott ...Full Story »

Louie Barry’s eye-catching goal settled League One’s top-six clash as Stockport beat Wrexham 1-0.The sides were non-League rivals two years ago but Wrexham rarely troubled the Stockport goal on this occasion and the hosts ran out deserving winners.After a well-matched opening to the game, Barry’s spectacular strike put County ahead. Ollie Norwood’s drive was blocked and w...Full Story »

Laurence Maguire scored a late winner as MK Dons came from behind to record a 3-2 League Two victory over Cheltenham at Stadium MK.Luke Young gave Cheltenham a sixth-minute lead which George Miller extended – seven minutes later – to hand the visitors a 2-0 advantage.Alex Gilbey pulled a goal back before Ellis Harrison equalised in the second half, while Maguire’s 86th-minute w...Full Story »

Blackpool and Northampton battled out a dour 0-0 draw at Bloomfield Road in Sky Bet League One.It was a game of few big chances as both sides pushed themselves four points clear of the relegation zone.Blackpool goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell was called into action to keep out Sam Hoskins’ drive early on.Rob Apter had the hosts’ first chance but he could only fire straight at Lee ...Full Story »

James Norwood scored a first-half hat-trick as promotion-chasers Oldham thumped Tamworth 4-0 in their Vanarama National League match at Boundary Park.Former Ipswich forward Norwood put Latics ahead in the 15th minute, drilling his shot into the bottom right corner.Oldham were awarded a penalty in the 37th minute when Will Sutton was brought down after driving into the box, and Norwood fired the ...Full Story »

Altrincham returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Southend in the National League.They went in front just eight minutes into the game when Alex Newby squared a pass into Joe Nuttall, who fired home from close-range.Matty Kosylo had a shot blocked before Nuttall had a brilliant opportunity, but Zach Jeacock made a solid save and the goalkeeper made another good stop to deny Regan Linney...Full Story »