Patrick and Neel dig into the January window by skipping the obvious links and focusing on moves that actually make sense for both side. They break down Tottenham’s midfield issues and make the case for Raphael Onyedika and explain why Aston Villa should capitalize on their hot run with a smarter attacking midfielder like Romano Schmid. Then they look at Flamengo and what makes Felipe Luis the perfect heir to Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid.

The episode wraps with rapid-fire takes on Kobbie Mainoo to Napoli, Milan’s striker search, and why some January deals are better left undone.

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00:00 – Intro

03:40 – Why we’re skipping the obvious January rumours

04:30 – Tottenham’s midfield problem (again)

05:34 – Defining the profile Spurs actually need

07:00 – Using data tools to find the right fit

07:43 – Why Bryan Heynen doesn’t fit

08:40 – Raphael Onyedika

10:57 – Onyedika’s passing vs defensive trade-offs

13:03 – How he fits with Spurs’ current midfield

17:03 – How much can he really fix?

20:37 – The AFCON complication and January reality

22:26 – Aston Villa fans love Patrick

23:11 – Ollie Watkins variance and Morgan Rogers isn't a 10

24:43 – Romano Schmid as Villa’s solution

25:42 – How Schmid would change Villa’s final-third play

27:00 – Villa NEED someone on the ball

29:48 – Schmid has been consistent over seasons

30:47 – Flamengo’s rise and why they matter

31:43 – Felipe Luís’ rapid coaching ascent

34:55 – Flamengo’s squad age and key players

37:22 – Flamengo’s tactical flexibility

39:10 – Managing egos, minutes, and pressure

43:00– Why Felipe Luís feels like Simeone’s heir

46:23 – Kobbie Mainoo to Napoli: does it make sense?

48:50 – Conte, midfield roles, and Mainoo’s fit

51:33 – Milan’s striker crisis

52:27 – Why Füllkrug makes no sense for Milan

55:10 – Why Vlahovic would work

58:11 – Bad January signings vs doing nothing

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