Arsenal director Andrea Berta was reportedly the key driving force behind the signing of Viktor Gyokeres last summer. The new sporting director joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid and immediately became an influential figure, as he seemingly talked Mikel Arteta round on bringing in Gyokeres instead of Benjamin Sesko. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL The post Andrea Berta talked Mikel Arteta into Arsenal transfer he initially wasn’t sure about appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Arsenal prepare to lock horns with Atletico Madrid in a blockbuster Champions League semi-final clash. The Gunners are hoping to qualify for the Champions League final for the first time since 2006. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY While The post Henry is hoping Arsenal boss Arteta sticks to his principles against Atletico Madrid appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Following the disastrous, short-lived tenure of Liam Rosenior, the BlueCo ownership is working overtime behind the scenes to secure a proven, top-flight manager. A lot of managers are on their shortlist right now, with Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Xabi Alonso being the top three managers the Blues are targeting. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP The post Report: Highly-rated manager ready to accept Chelsea job if he receives an offer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester United are reportedly looking to offload Manuel Ugarte ahead of a major summer shake-up for the team. His representative, Jorge Chijane, will meet with agent Jorge Mendes to discuss options for a possible exit from the club, reports Rodri Vazquez. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT The post Talks planned: Man United star made available as major clubs eye transfer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

I’ve made my feelings clear on PSG’s 5-4 win over Bayern Munich already, but it really is worth emphasising just how much some people are overreacting to the crazy numbers being produced by the front three of Bayern in particular. Much has been made of the supposed declining quality of the Premier League this season, The post Yes, Liverpool miss Luis Diaz, but Bayern’s front 3 weren’t stat-padding like this in the Prem appeared first on CaughtOffside.