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Mark Brus

Editor-in-Chief of CaughtOffside. Mark is a highly experienced transfer news journalist, having worked with major national newspapers in the UK before taking on the lead role at CaughtOffside. He has been instrumental in recruiting the very best football journalists for CaughtOffside (including Fabrizio Romano, Christian Falk, Charles Watts and Alfredo Pedulla) and, alongside Fabrizio Romano, founded 'the Daily Briefing', which is the #1 football newsletter on Substack.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick
From Spain: Manchester United transfer target could be available as Barcelona need to sell
Barcelona spent a lot of money this summer and there’s reportedly now some pressure for them to sell players in January. It’s...
Manchester United FC
Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, and Alan Shearer
“I don’t understand” – Alan Shearer criticises Chelsea star’s recent decision
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has hit out at Chelsea star Cole Palmer for withdrawing from the recent England squad after he...
Chelsea FC
Andrew Robertson and Jurgen Klopp
“You just fall in love with him” – Liverpool legend reveals last-minute Klopp call that led to surprise transfer
Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson has spoken out on how Jurgen Klopp played a key role in him signing for the Reds back...
Liverpool FC
Jordan Henderson and Paul Scholes
Paul Scholes names Chelsea star who looks “a million miles away” from being at Blues’ level
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has suggested that Chelsea midfielder Jordan Henderson looks clearly too old to still be getting a lot...
Chelsea FC Manchester United FC
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Eric Cantona
“I cannot accept this” – Man Utd legend Cantona hits out at Ratcliffe’s anti-immigration comments
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has hit out at the club’s owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after yet more negative comments he made...
Manchester United FC
Matheus Nunes is substituted for teammate Abdukodir Khusanov
Sources: Chelsea looking “closely” at Manchester City star for surprise January transfer
Chelsea are one of the clubs understood to be keeping a close eye on Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov ahead of January....
Chelsea FC Manchester City
Julian Alvarez looks on from the Atletico Madrid bench
Decision made: Barcelona plan for January could majorly impact Arsenal’s transfer prospects
Barcelona have reportedly decided that they won’t be moving for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez again in the January transfer window. The...
Arsenal FC
Emi Buendia with his Aston Villa teammates
Aston Villa in talks over deal for in-form playmaker
Aston Villa are reportedly in talks over a new contract for in-form attacking midfield star Emi Buendia as he nears the end...
Aston Villa FC
Luke Shaw celebrates a goal for Manchester United
Man United star expected to leave, 27-year-old identified as replacement
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw is reportedly looking increasingly likely to leave, with Tyrick Mitchell identified as a target to replace him....
Manchester United FC Crystal Palace FC
Jon Martin in action for Real Sociedad
Talks soon: Arsenal & Chelsea step up interest in signing La Liga gem
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly among the clubs eyeing up Real Sociedad centre-back Jon Martin, with talks possibly set to take place...
Chelsea FC Arsenal FC
Julian Alvarez and Mikel Arteta
Arteta “personally called” world class star who did not exactly say no to Arsenal transfer, says Romano
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly had a personal call with Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez over a summer transfer. According to Fabrizio...
Arsenal FC
Michael Carrick reacts during Man United's draw vs Everton
Contact made: Man United approach manager with 11 trophies over replacing Carrick
Manchester United have reportedly had contact with former Chelsea and Napoli manager Antonio Conte over replacing Michael Carrick. The Red Devils have...
Manchester United FC