Liverpool are keen on signing Manchester City wonderkid Xavier Parker, but the Citizens are working incredibly hard to hold on to their elite youth prospect. A major academy tug-of-war has erupted as the highly-rated teenager’s contract ticks down to its final weeks, sparking an intense battle between two of English football’s biggest heavyweights. DOWNLOAD THE The post Boyhood Liverpool fan could quit Premier League rivals to join the Reds after fresh talks appeared first on CaughtOffside.

After a difficult season at Real Madrid, where fans turned on Kylian Mbappe at times, there is now increasing concern over his behaviour in France. The 26-year-old forward will lead Les Bleus into the World Cup as captain for the first time, but his leadership is already being questioned. Mbappe has reportedly been spoken to The post Pressure growing on Kylian Mbappe in France after series of mishaps appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Spain are sweating a little less in the heat of the United States, after positive updates on the fitness of Lamine Yamal. The 18-year-old has not featured since mid-April, but is on track to be available for their World Cup opener. The Barcelona star limped off during a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo in April The post Spain and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal set to be fit for World Cup opener appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Atletico Madrid have made it clear that they will not give up Julian Alvarez without a fight this summer, but it may in fact benefit Arsenal. Real Madrid confirmed they had had a bid turned down for Alvarez on Tuesday evening, but the Gunners are being cast in pole position for the Argentina forward. President The post Arsenal cast as ‘only option’ for star La Liga forward this summer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Lutsharel Geertruida has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent months. According to journalist Joost Blaauwhof, Arne Slot wanted to sign the right back for Liverpool, but the Premier League side has had no contact with the player since the departure of the former manager. It seems that the move for the Netherlands The post Liverpool pull plug on 25-year-old’s pursuit after managerial change appeared first on CaughtOffside.