Source track record · Tier 3 · Secondary
CaughtOffside appears in 103 of the audited transfer rumours and is an independent origin of the reporting in 14, demonstrably the first to report it in 1. It has 2 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 CaughtOffside, 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 CaughtOffside 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.
Chelsea are interested in Como centre-back Jacobo Ramón, with several outlets reporting the move in October. His contract at Como runs to 2030. The story began on 24 June, when The Athletic and TEAMtalk said Chelsea…
The story centres on Bayern Munich’s interest in Jules Koundé as a potential right-back option, linked to a possible departure from Barcelona. Several outlets report that Bayern are weighing a move, particularly in the…
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…
Bayern Munich are reportedly eyeing Leeds United centre-back Tarik Muharemović, with several outlets describing the Bavarian club as increasingly keen on the Bosnia international. His contract at Leeds runs to June 2031.
Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with a move for Real Madrid right‑back Trent Alexander‑Arnold, whose contract runs to 2031. Outlets describe interest, exploratory contact and possible negotiation for a permanent…
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.