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The football summer transfer window has slammed shut after a record-breaking period of spending.

In this episode, our hosts Natalie Sawyer (UK), Edward Russell (Singapore), and our newest addition, Carol Tshabalala (South Africa), get an expert take from European football analyst Kevin Hatchard.

They dive into the biggest transfers, the new Champions League format, and whether a shift in player power is changing the game.

Here is a breakdown of the main topics:

Record-Breaking Transfers: A discussion on the Premier League's record-shattering £3 billion spend. We hear from Alexander Isak on his British-record move to Liverpool and analyse the knock-on effects for other clubs.

Player Power: A debate on the shift in power towards players in the transfer market, the role of social media, and what the future holds for player contracts.

Champions League Draw: We break down the new, complicated Champions League draw and analyse the prospects for teams from across Europe, including PSG, Arsenal, and Tottenham.

Transfer Gems & Predictions: The hosts and Kevin Hatchard name their "hidden gems" of the transfer window and give their predictions for who will be crowned Champions League winners.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & What's Coming Up

01:46 - Welcome to a new host: Carol Tshabalala!

04:12 - Reviewing the £3 Billion Transfer Window

09:45 - The Bundesliga's Strategy of Developing and Selling Players

13:15 - The Widening Gap Between the Premier League and Other European Leagues

20:22 - The Alexander Isak Saga & Player Power

30:08 - Manchester United's Goalkeeper Situation

36:06 - Arsenal and Chelsea's Transfer Strategy

42:54 - The Best Hidden Gem Signings

45:19 - Champions League Draw Analysis

51:59 - Champions League Predictions

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