Source track record · Tier 3 · Secondary
4-4-2 appears in 25 of the audited transfer rumours and is an independent origin of the reporting in 19, demonstrably the first to report it in 10. It has 0 settled cases so far; a percentage needs at least 3, so none is shown.
These figures are estimated by an automated count of the rumours we audited, not a judgement of 4-4-2, and they can contain mistakes. If something here is wrong, tell us on the contact page with the address of this page and we will check it against the sources; if the figure cannot be backed up it is corrected or removed.
One case per outlet per settled dossier, and only when the outlet is an origin of that dossier's reporting: copying another outlet earns neither credit nor blame. It was right if it reported a move that was then confirmed, or denied one that was then dismissed. Interest that never materialised is not held against it. The archive has 31 settled dossiers; these are the ones where 4-4-2 was an origin. Its tier (Tier 3 · Secondary): Secondary sources: aggregators, fan-run news sites, apps and databases; good for coverage, weak as evidence alone. Full rules: methodology.
The story: Barcelona are open to letting Jules Koundé leave in January to raise funds, with Chelsea having registered interest. CaughtOffside reported on 2 Oct that Barcelona are open to selling him for the right price…
Manchester United are among three English top clubs reported to have shown interest in Bayern Munich's Lennart Karl, with intermediaries making early calls for a potential 2027 move. His contract at Bayern runs to 2029.
Real Madrid are weighing a 2027 move for Alexis Mac Allister, with several outlets describing a potential player-exchange deal to lower Liverpool’s valuation. His listed contract runs to June 2028.
Fermín López is at the centre of interest from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, with Daily Briefing first noting Chelsea’s attention on 28 October and CaughtOffside confirming PSG’s involvement the same day. His…
Arsenal are tracking Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi, with multiple outlets reporting the Premier League side's interest in a January move. His contract at Club Brugge runs to June 2029.
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly keeping tabs on Wael Mohya. The German-Maroccan midfielder is being watched by the Seagulls, per 4-4-2 (1 Nov), with the outlet noting he is in demand across Europe.