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Bruno Guimaraes has proven to be one of the most important players that Newcastle United have in their first-team squad.
The Brazilian has been the fulcrum for Eddie Howe’s side and has been a supplementary presence in both defence and attack for a side that continues to improve.
Newcastle’s expected failure to qualify for the Champions League this season will likely have put other clubs on red alert as to whether there will be any availability for the midfielder this summer.
As Fabrizio Romano told CaughtOffside for his exclusive Daily Briefing, there’s a chance for other clubs to land Bruno, but they’ll need to be quick.
Bruno Guimaraes’ release clause has an important detail
“I am always being asked about Newcastle’s Brazilian midfielder, Bruno Guimaraes, who was linked with Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window,” he said.
“Many clubs are informed of his situation ahead of the summer transfer window, but after telling you in exclusive news last year about the release clause in his contract of £100m, I’m here to tell you guys how the clause works.
“It’s an important detail because it’s an important topic for the clubs interested and also for Newcastle fans. From what I understand guys, the release clause is only valid from the final week of May to the final week of June.
“So the clause is not valid in July and not valid in August. Any club interested in Bruno Guimarães can trigger the clause until the beginning of the final week of June. Then, if they want to enter into conversations in July or in August, they have to negotiate with Newcastle who will then be in total control of the situation.”
It seems clear that the Magpies would be loathe to lose Bruno particularly as they’re still improving as a team, however, there is a tacit acknowledgment from the club that one big-name player may have to leave in order for there to be no issues with Financial Fair Play.
Given that Europa League qualification is likely to be a best case scenario for Newcastle this season, if they were to lose the midfielder on top of that, there’s an argument that the club will have gone backwards from 12 months ago.
It would also put Eddie Howe under even more intense pressure to bring silverware to the club.
They’ve been brilliant to watch, and St. James’ Park is generally packed to the rafters for each home game these days, however, a major trophy still eludes them.
One has to pose the question as to how much longer the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) will allow that situation to remain.
For now Bruno remains a Newcastle player, and until any other clubs show their hand there’s little point in speculating as to what may or may not happen.
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https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/04/27/bruno-guimaraes-newcastle-clause/
Bruno Guimaraes has proven to be one of the most important players that Newcastle United have in their first-team squad.
The Brazilian has been the fulcrum for Eddie Howe’s side and has been a supplementary presence in both defence and attack for a side that continues to improve.
Newcastle’s expected failure to qualify for the Champions League this season will likely have put other clubs on red alert as to whether there will be any availability for the midfielder this summer.
As Fabrizio Romano told CaughtOffside for his exclusive Daily Briefing, there’s a chance for other clubs to land Bruno, but they’ll need to be quick.
Bruno Guimaraes’ release clause has an important detail
“I am always being asked about Newcastle’s Brazilian midfielder, Bruno Guimaraes, who was linked with Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window,” he said.
“Many clubs are informed of his situation ahead of the summer transfer window, but after telling you in exclusive news last year about the release clause in his contract of £100m, I’m here to tell you guys how the clause works.
“It’s an important detail because it’s an important topic for the clubs interested and also for Newcastle fans. From what I understand guys, the release clause is only valid from the final week of May to the final week of June.
“So the clause is not valid in July and not valid in August. Any club interested in Bruno Guimarães can trigger the clause until the beginning of the final week of June. Then, if they want to enter into conversations in July or in August, they have to negotiate with Newcastle who will then be in total control of the situation.”
It seems clear that the Magpies would be loathe to lose Bruno particularly as they’re still improving as a team, however, there is a tacit acknowledgment from the club that one big-name player may have to leave in order for there to be no issues with Financial Fair Play.
Given that Europa League qualification is likely to be a best case scenario for Newcastle this season, if they were to lose the midfielder on top of that, there’s an argument that the club will have gone backwards from 12 months ago.
It would also put Eddie Howe under even more intense pressure to bring silverware to the club.
They’ve been brilliant to watch, and St. James’ Park is generally packed to the rafters for each home game these days, however, a major trophy still eludes them.
One has to pose the question as to how much longer the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) will allow that situation to remain.
For now Bruno remains a Newcastle player, and until any other clubs show their hand there’s little point in speculating as to what may or may not happen.
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https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/04/27/bruno-guimaraes-newcastle-clause/
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Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo is nearing the end of his contract at the London club and he is expected to move on as a free agent.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the 26-year-old wants to join a new club in the summer and he has already informed the Londoners that he will not sign an extension with them.
The development will come as a major boost for clubs like Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, who are hoping to sign him on a free transfer.
A report from Daily Express claims that two English clubs are keeping tabs on the central defender and it remains to be seen whether they come forward with an offer to sign him.
Signing a player of his quality and experience on a free transfer would represent an excellent bargain for the two clubs and it would allow them to improve the other areas of their squad as well.
Tosin Adarabioyo will want to join a big club
The 26-year-old will want to compete at a high-level and push for trophies regularly. A move to Liverpool will be an exciting proposition for him. The Reds have been pushing for major trophies consistently in recent seasons and they will be an attractive destination.
Similarly, Tottenham have an exciting project as well and they are well placed to secure Champions League qualification for the next season. Ange Postecoglou has transformed the club since his arrival and they are expected to put together a formidable squad in the summer.
Both clubs would represent an excellent opportunity for the player, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The 26-year-old has proven himself in the Premier League and he should be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact.
Liverpool will lose Joel Matip on a free transfer this summer and Adarabioyo could be the ideal replacement. At Tottenham, they need another central defender to complete the defensive unit and the former Manchester City youth player seems like the perfect fit.
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https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/04/27/liverpool-tottenham-boost-tosin-adarabioyo/
Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo is nearing the end of his contract at the London club and he is expected to move on as a free agent.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the 26-year-old wants to join a new club in the summer and he has already informed the Londoners that he will not sign an extension with them.
The development will come as a major boost for clubs like Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, who are hoping to sign him on a free transfer.
A report from Daily Express claims that two English clubs are keeping tabs on the central defender and it remains to be seen whether they come forward with an offer to sign him.
Signing a player of his quality and experience on a free transfer would represent an excellent bargain for the two clubs and it would allow them to improve the other areas of their squad as well.
Tosin Adarabioyo will want to join a big club
The 26-year-old will want to compete at a high-level and push for trophies regularly. A move to Liverpool will be an exciting proposition for him. The Reds have been pushing for major trophies consistently in recent seasons and they will be an attractive destination.
Similarly, Tottenham have an exciting project as well and they are well placed to secure Champions League qualification for the next season. Ange Postecoglou has transformed the club since his arrival and they are expected to put together a formidable squad in the summer.
Both clubs would represent an excellent opportunity for the player, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The 26-year-old has proven himself in the Premier League and he should be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact.
Liverpool will lose Joel Matip on a free transfer this summer and Adarabioyo could be the ideal replacement. At Tottenham, they need another central defender to complete the defensive unit and the former Manchester City youth player seems like the perfect fit.
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https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/04/27/liverpool-tottenham-boost-tosin-adarabioyo/
Feyenoord coach, Arne Slot, has agreed terms with Liverpool with contracts set to be prepared over the weekend.
According to Fabrizio Romano, talking to CaughtOffside for his exclusive Daily Briefing, everything has been agreed and it’s just a matter of time.
“The only confirmed manager deal at this moment is Arne Slot joining Liverpool. The package will be around €13/15m with backroom staff included, it’s all agreed,” he said.
“Feyenoord and Liverpool will prepare all the contracts this weekend. Liverpool are convinced he can bring quality football, he can improve young talents and continue Klopp’s legacy at the club.”
Now that the Reds are sorted, well ahead of the summer transfer window, there’s a question mark on what’s going to happen with the plethora of other managers that have been mentioned in dispatches as potentially moving on this summer.
Slot deal done but other managers sitting tight
It’s unusual for so many managers to be likely to be out of work at the same time or to be keen to move on.
As with Liverpool, the earlier that clubs can agree deals for a new manager and his backroom staff, the better chance they’ll have in terms of being organised for the opening of the transfer market.
“Although this summer could see a domino effect in terms of managers, it’s not that easy or automatic, especially in terms of timing. As of today, none of Thomas Tuchel, Rúben Amorim, Roberto De Zerbi, Hansi Flick, Erik ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino and others are close to any move,” Romano continued.
“Talks have taken place as usual but nothing is close or advanced. Amorim for example spoke to West Ham but won’t sign for them; for the others, it’s still quiet.
“Chelsea’s position remains the same as we said here many times; discussions to decide Pochettino’s future will take place at the end of the season, not now. In that case, the owners will be involved and we will see what they decide. Of course, European football could be an important factor for Pochettino.
“At Barcelona, Xavi has decided to stay and wanted to be involved in the club’s strategy. For example he wants a new midfielder to join Barça in the summer, and there were several points that they discussed in the recent days and he agreed with Deco and Laporta on everything. In my opinion, continuity was key for the club in this moment so it’s a good choice for all parties involved.
“I keep repeating since January that I don’t see Thiago Motta staying at Bologna next season too, that’s my information. More will follow in the next weeks as now full focus is on a Champions League spot.”
From a club and playing point of view, bringing in a new coach or manager could go one of two ways.
His presence will re-energise players that have become disillusioned under the current regime, or if the hire quickly appears to be the wrong one, then the reverse will be true.
For a team like West Ham for example, it still isn’t clear if David Moyes will stay or go. If the club don’t make their move until the Scot’s contract runs out on June 30, they’ll already be well behind their opponents in terms of deciding upon a strategy and who is best place to fulfil that directive.
A managerial merry-go-round is certainly likely to shake up the Premier League and it will be interesting to see how the clubs react after the 2023/24 campaign ends.
The post Exclusive: “Talks have taken place” – Arne Slot to join Liverpool with Amorim and others ready for summer merry-go-round appeared first on CaughtOffside.
https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/04/27/arne-slot-liverpool-amorim/
Feyenoord coach, Arne Slot, has agreed terms with Liverpool with contracts set to be prepared over the weekend.
According to Fabrizio Romano, talking to CaughtOffside for his exclusive Daily Briefing, everything has been agreed and it’s just a matter of time.
“The only confirmed manager deal at this moment is Arne Slot joining Liverpool. The package will be around €13/15m with backroom staff included, it’s all agreed,” he said.
“Feyenoord and Liverpool will prepare all the contracts this weekend. Liverpool are convinced he can bring quality football, he can improve young talents and continue Klopp’s legacy at the club.”
Now that the Reds are sorted, well ahead of the summer transfer window, there’s a question mark on what’s going to happen with the plethora of other managers that have been mentioned in dispatches as potentially moving on this summer.
Slot deal done but other managers sitting tight
It’s unusual for so many managers to be likely to be out of work at the same time or to be keen to move on.
As with Liverpool, the earlier that clubs can agree deals for a new manager and his backroom staff, the better chance they’ll have in terms of being organised for the opening of the transfer market.
“Although this summer could see a domino effect in terms of managers, it’s not that easy or automatic, especially in terms of timing. As of today, none of Thomas Tuchel, Rúben Amorim, Roberto De Zerbi, Hansi Flick, Erik ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino and others are close to any move,” Romano continued.
“Talks have taken place as usual but nothing is close or advanced. Amorim for example spoke to West Ham but won’t sign for them; for the others, it’s still quiet.
“Chelsea’s position remains the same as we said here many times; discussions to decide Pochettino’s future will take place at the end of the season, not now. In that case, the owners will be involved and we will see what they decide. Of course, European football could be an important factor for Pochettino.
“At Barcelona, Xavi has decided to stay and wanted to be involved in the club’s strategy. For example he wants a new midfielder to join Barça in the summer, and there were several points that they discussed in the recent days and he agreed with Deco and Laporta on everything. In my opinion, continuity was key for the club in this moment so it’s a good choice for all parties involved.
“I keep repeating since January that I don’t see Thiago Motta staying at Bologna next season too, that’s my information. More will follow in the next weeks as now full focus is on a Champions League spot.”
From a club and playing point of view, bringing in a new coach or manager could go one of two ways.
His presence will re-energise players that have become disillusioned under the current regime, or if the hire quickly appears to be the wrong one, then the reverse will be true.
For a team like West Ham for example, it still isn’t clear if David Moyes will stay or go. If the club don’t make their move until the Scot’s contract runs out on June 30, they’ll already be well behind their opponents in terms of deciding upon a strategy and who is best place to fulfil that directive.
A managerial merry-go-round is certainly likely to shake up the Premier League and it will be interesting to see how the clubs react after the 2023/24 campaign ends.
The post Exclusive: “Talks have taken place” – Arne Slot to join Liverpool with Amorim and others ready for summer merry-go-round appeared first on CaughtOffside.
https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/04/27/arne-slot-liverpool-amorim/
Manchester United are prepared to let Raphael Varane leave the club as a free agent.
The 31-year-old defender will be a free agent at the end of the season and Manchester United do not plan to offer him a contract extension. The French international is on massive wages and the Red Devils want to get him off their books.
A report from ESPN claims that Manchester United are looking to comply with the profit and sustainability regulations, and therefore they are ready to let the 31-year-old defender move on this summer.
The Manchester United defender earns £340,000 a week at Old Trafford and his departure will allow Manchester United to bring in multiple players for the same outlay.
Varane has not been at his best since moving to Manchester United and his departure is unlikely to hurt the club. They will still need to bring in quality central defenders at the end of the season. They have looked quite vulnerable defensively, and they must bring in a reliable partner for Lisandro Martinez next season.
Players like Jonny Evans will move on upon the expiry of his contract. Harry Maguire has been linked with an exit as well.
Raphael Varane set to leave
It will be interesting to see where the former Real Madrid defender ends up. He has been linked with a move away from Manchester United in recent months and clubs in Saudi Arabia could be willing to provide him with an exit route.
Meanwhile, it has been a disappointing season for Manchester United by their standards and they are likely to miss out on Champions League qualification. It remains to be seen whether they can bounce back strongly next season. In order for that to happen, they will need to plug the gaps in their squad and bring in the right reinforcements.
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https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/04/27/man-united-allow-raphael-varane-exit/
Manchester United are prepared to let Raphael Varane leave the club as a free agent.
The 31-year-old defender will be a free agent at the end of the season and Manchester United do not plan to offer him a contract extension. The French international is on massive wages and the Red Devils want to get him off their books.
A report from ESPN claims that Manchester United are looking to comply with the profit and sustainability regulations, and therefore they are ready to let the 31-year-old defender move on this summer.
The Manchester United defender earns £340,000 a week at Old Trafford and his departure will allow Manchester United to bring in multiple players for the same outlay.
Varane has not been at his best since moving to Manchester United and his departure is unlikely to hurt the club. They will still need to bring in quality central defenders at the end of the season. They have looked quite vulnerable defensively, and they must bring in a reliable partner for Lisandro Martinez next season.
Players like Jonny Evans will move on upon the expiry of his contract. Harry Maguire has been linked with an exit as well.
Raphael Varane set to leave
It will be interesting to see where the former Real Madrid defender ends up. He has been linked with a move away from Manchester United in recent months and clubs in Saudi Arabia could be willing to provide him with an exit route.
Meanwhile, it has been a disappointing season for Manchester United by their standards and they are likely to miss out on Champions League qualification. It remains to be seen whether they can bounce back strongly next season. In order for that to happen, they will need to plug the gaps in their squad and bring in the right reinforcements.
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https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/04/27/man-united-allow-raphael-varane-exit/
As the Premier League gears up for another electrifying North London derby on Sunday afternoon, Tottenham Hotspur’s head coach Ange Postecoglou remains steadfast in his approach, unfazed by the implications Arsenal’s title ambitions may hold for his side.
Returning to action after a 15-day hiatus, Spurs find themselves in the role of potential spoilers for their arch-rivals, who are eyeing a crucial victory to bolster their title charge. However, amidst the stakes and fervor of the derby, Postecoglou maintains a composed perspective, drawing from his experiences at Celtic where he faced intense derby battles with Rangers.
The Australian tactician downplays the notion of seeking motivation from disrupting Arsenal’s title aspirations, emphasising instead the importance of self-improvement and team progression.
Postecoglou told the Telegraph: “In terms of that as a motivation, no. I never believe your motivation should revolve around the demise of somebody else. Your motivation should be about yourself. I want to win because I want us to achieve something. I want us to progress. I want us to be in a position fighting for the title. That’s what drives me, not the demise.”
Ange Postecoglou eager for Tottenham Hotspur to progress
Postecoglou’s vision extends beyond immediate results, with a focus on positioning Tottenham as contenders for major honours in the future.
Despite the challenges and setbacks faced this season, including disruptions and uncertainties, he sees them as valuable lessons to propel the club forward.
“I think these things we have been through this year will help us in the medium or long-term,” reflects Postecoglou.
“Even the disrupted season, because it kind of removes any excuse we have for next year. We know we’ve still got some work to do… That has to be our aim, that in 12 months’ time we’re in a position where we are one of the contenders rather than trying to disrupt them.”
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