The Transfer Flow Podcast

On today’s episode, Patrick and Neel take a deep dive into some of Europe’s most exciting teams and rising talents this season. They start with Strasbourg, highlighting the young players stepping up and who could be Chelsea’s next big signing. Next, they focus on Como, where Cesc Fabregas is making waves as a manager with innovative tactics, showing why his team could surprise Europe. Finally, they turn to Eintracht Frankfurt, exploring the next forwards coming off the club’s conveyor belt that produced stars like Mouhanni, Ekiteke, and Marmouch, and spotlighting the young talents lighting up the Bundesliga. From breakout stars to tactical experiments, this episode covers everything you need to know about these teams before anyone else.

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Timestamps:

00:40 Hoping for a clean audio recording

00:58 Picks from around Europe

01:28 Italy club picks

01:36 Como: The Rising Star of Serie A

02:16 Como Young talent

02:19 Como Transfer Grade in TTF newsletter

02:35 Nico Paz standout player

02:39 Como young talent signings

03:26 Cesc Fabregas Europes Next Best Manager

03:46 Patricks thoughts on Como this season

05:32 Como’s Unique Style

06:50 Cesc and Como tactic testing and versatility

09:00 Two Improvements Neel has noticed with Como

10:15 What Patrick is interested in seeing with Como

11:33 Como’s Attack Under Fabregas

12:41 How far can Como go?

13:23 What’s Next for Como?

13:56 Jesús Rodríguez X Factor player but is still young

14:18 Strasbourg: The Youngest Team in Europe’s Top League

15:37 The Second Youngest Team in Europe’s Top League

16:09 Strasbourg Young Team

16:04 Rosenior’s Style at Strasbourg

19:31 Strasbourg’s Turbulent Season Start

20:18 Panichelli: Strasbourg’s Big Hope

20:45 The Fallout from Amiga’s Chelsea Move

21:05 Where Will Strasbourg’s Goals Come From?

21:46 Too Much Turnover, Not Enough Chemistry

21:59 Why Strasbourg Are Still Fun to Watch

22:51 Why Young Teams Struggle Creatively

23:13 Diego Moreira: Strasbourg’s Next Big Sale?

24:40 Perfect Fits for Diego Moreira

24:04 Can Any Club Afford Him?

24:11 Chelsea’s Young Player Problem

24:47 Chelsea Sign Every Teenage

25:50 Strasbourg: A Jump on Everyone Else

26:19 Ligue 1’s Weird Start (PSG Struggling)

26:55 Bakwa’s Bright Start at Nottingham Forest

37:29 Elche’s Unique Playing Style

28:28 Possession as a Defensive Strategy

31:00 Quick Passing and Midfield Rotations

32:26 Elche’s Intelligent Approach

33:39 Elche’s Transfer Strategy and Player Development

35:24 The Evolution of Young Team in La Liga

35:46 Tempering Expectations for Elche

36:59 Spain Offers Up Something New

37:22 Promoted Teams Experimenting

37:41 Frankfurt’s Competitive Edge in the Bundesliga

38:57 Uzun Star Player

40:40 Jean-Meteo Bahoya: Talent to Watch

43:35 Frankfurt’s Breakout Stars

43:55 Tactical Analysis of Frankfurt

48:31 Union Saint-Gilloise: A Rising Force

53:18 European Competition and Future Prospects

55:04 Union SG: Top of the League and European Challenges

57:31 Outro

57:53 Find Neel on Twitter & BlueSky

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In this episode, Patrick and Ted break down the Premier League’s early season and what it tells us about the top teams. We look at Arsenal versus Man City and explore what we’ve learned from this clash of title contenders. Man City’s performance has been strange so far — what does it mean for the rest of the season? Liverpool’s early season numbers aren’t what we expected, so we dig into what’s really going on there. We also touch on Man United versus Chelsea, as well as a roundup of the other Premier League surprises and takeaways.

Plus, Ted discusses how analytics-minded fans can start a career in football and what beginners often miss when getting started in the game.

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On this episode, Patrick and Neel break down another Champions League week. Liverpool win in stoppage time against Atletico Madrid, but did Diego Simeone get it all wrong? Chelsea lose to Bayern in a wide-open game where neither side defended well, are Chelsea in for a rough Champions League run? Real Madrid thrash Marseille, but questions remain about Vinicius’ role and their back line. Finally, Juventus and Dortmund play out another chaotic match, but are either team actually good? Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:05 – Atlético vs Liverpool, total beatdown

02:00 – Liverpool’s dominance, Atleti’s weak goals

03:25 – Salah central, Frimpong’s role

04:23 – Liverpool’s shape

05:20 – Atleti’s lack of speed up front

06:53 – Can Liverpool control games?

08:21 – Reliance on Van Dijk & Konate staying fit

09:02 – League vs UCL: will Liverpool’s style work?

11:10 – Comparing Liverpool to Arsenal

12:27 – Chelsea vs Bayern, chaos in Munich

13:27 – Chelsea’s poor defensive block

14:27 – Bayern’s rotations through midfield

15:25 – Bayern cut through Chelsea at will

16:26 – Chelsea’s 0.06 xG second half

17:17 – What Chelsea lack in attack

18:29 – Shot leaders for Chelsea

18:52 – Stock market FC

19:19 – Are Chelsea fans patient enough?

19:46 – Real Madrid vs Marseille

21:05 – Rodrigo in, Vinicius benched again

22:20 – Mbappé leading the press

23:44 – Back line still shaky high up the pitch

24:43 – Real’s high turnovers & composure

25:20 – Madrid press exposes Marseille wide

26:09 – Why Marseille lacked a striker outlet

27:45 – Encouraging signs for Xabi Alonso’s Madrid

28:10 – Vinicius on the bench again

29:25 – Selling high on Vinicius?

30:52 – Madrid’s rotation issues

31:30 – This is Mbappé’s team

32:03 – Juventus vs Dortmund, chaos or quality?

32:46 – When Juve last had back-to-back 7+ goal games

34:43 – Why Juventus are still boring

35:16 – Dortmund’s 0.04 xG at halftime

35:51 – 15 goals in 2 games, only 5 xG combined

37:24 – Dortmund defending like statues

37:47 – Funny but frustrating to watch

38:32 – Both teams still unserious

39:09 – When were Dortmund last actually good?

40:48 – Thursday night football rant

41:36 – Outro & newsletter plug

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On this episode, Patrick and Ted open with the Manchester Derby as City defeat United 3–0, but who should really be worried? Jeremy Doku delivers his best performance, yet City’s problems remain while United’s defensive structure continues to collapse. They then move on to Juventus’ 4–3 win over Inter in a Serie A thriller, Arsenal’s more direct style with Zubimendi, Eze, and Gyökeres, and Aston Villa’s struggles under Unai Emery. The conversation shifts to the importance of set pieces, how clubs train them, and how to get coaches to buy in. Finally, Hansi Flick warns about overplaying Lamine Yamal, the need to protect young players, and bold ideas for football’s rules and competitions close out the episode.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:43 - Welcoming Ted & CL week buzz

01:27 - Early season uncertainty

02:35 - Man City 3–0 United recap

03:25 - Doku’s best game

03:59 - United’s attack better, defense shaky

04:55 - Tactical holes & rebuild timeline

05:22 - Media noise & overreactions

05:30 - Amorim’s issues & first goal breakdown

07:48 - United’s resilience vs. tactical flaws

08:42 - Over-spending, poor recruitment, and limited options

09:57 - Glasner & United’s coaching futures

10:37 - City let United have the ball — tactical choice or necessity?

11:38 - Doku & Foden inverted roles

12:31 - Midfield fragility, CL test ahead

12:47 - Haaland dependence & Arsenal clash

13:56 - Juventus vs Inter chaos

14:29 - surprisingly low xG

14:58 - Serie A: set pieces & bangers

15:32 - Juve’s compact shape vs Inter shot selection

16:33 - Çalhanoğlu punishes space

16:41 - Juve “evil” football

17:24 - Tactical adaptations & long shots

17:51 - Long throws trend in PL

18:19 - Elite shooters finding space

19:22 - Arsenal’s new directness

20:00 - Calafiori–Eze–Gyökeres link-up

20:37 - Arsenal’s best transition lineup?

21:16 - Zubimendi brace

21:37 - Aston Villa struggles

22:03 - Ted never believed in Emery

22:39 - Poor attack, dreadful start

23:07 - Bad xG, no goals scored

23:51 - Everton away embarrassment

24:37 - Injuries & signings (Sancho, Elliott)

25:29 - Big spend, poor squad build

26:19 - Emery’s 3rd season curse

27:21 - Midland’s preview curse

27:50 - How Analytics meets set-piece coaching

28:55 - How analysts get buy-in at clubs

29:45 - Recruitment & set piece work

30:39 - Coaches resisting change

31:37 - Brentford examples & connecting credibility dots

33:24 - Training time needed

33:51 - Goalkeeper vision blockers

35:26 - Coaching salaries & value

36:02 - Early adopters sustain edges

36:54 - NFL-style adaptations

38:22 - Isolating weak defenders

38:35 - Garnacho’s long throw lapse

39:38 - Set-piece pioneers

40:21 - Sir Alex Ferguson’s late-career set-piece shift

42:23 - Lower leagues ripe for set-piece edge

43:36 - Player data & career control (teaser)

44:22 - Flick warns on Yamal workload

45:04 - Club vs international risk

46:59 - Young players’ fragility

47:58 - Fabregas & Wilshere comparisons

48:52 - Spain & Barca overplay their stars

49:36 - Hazard, Sterling early peaks

50:25 - Protecting young talent

50:36 - Patreon coming soon!

52:17 - B-roll: lowbrow YouTube football

53:03 - Set-piece arms race

53:20 - Are set pieces a problem? Tony Pulis/Stoke era memories

54:10 - Rule changes: penalties, throw-ins, time wasting

55:16 - American vs. European attitudes to rule changes

56:15 - Trialing rule changes in the Netherlands

57:35 - Why fans resist big shifts

59:18 - Penalty arcs & alternative spots

01:00:15 - UEFA-wide knockout tournament

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On this episode, Patrick and Hayden begin with The Manchester Derby as Pep Guardiola’s side face United, Napoli, and Arsenal in a defining stretch. Can City survive the derby and turn their season around? Then, Nottingham Forest sack Nuno and bring in Ange Postecoglou, but is this radical shift in style a gamble too far? Next, more Champions League previews: Liverpool take on Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid face Marseille, and Tottenham battle Villarreal. Who are the dark horses in Europe this season? And finally, which Italian sides look best placed to make a run? Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

02:09 – United, Napoli & Arsenal: Can City Survive?

03:17 – Pep’s Injury Problems & Defensive Concerns

06:40 – City’s Pressing Issues & Tactical Weaknesses

08:31 – What City Need from Stones, Doku & Foden

12:58 – Can Savio Replace Marmoush?

14:05 – What to Watch for in City’s Next Games

15:52 – What Would Excite Us About City?

17:07 – First Manchester Derby with United Ahead of City Since 2015

18:10 – Nottingham Forest Sack Nuno for Ange Postecoglou

19:23 – Why the Change? Power Struggle & Playing Style Shift

21:40 – How Forest’s New Signings Fit Ange’s System

23:46 – Concerns About Ange’s Training & Style at Forest

25:02 – Which Players Could Thrive Under Ange?

26:32 – Is This Too Risky for Forest?

27:58 – Champions League Previews Begin

28:32 – Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid

30:06 – Can Liverpool’s New Attack Click?

33:13 – Why Atleti Could Go Back to Basics

33:43 – Liverpool vs Real Madrid Preview

34:53 – Real Madrid’s Electric Start under Xabi Alonso

36:29 – Huijsen, Vinicius & Mbappé’s Impact

37:15 – Can Madrid Evolve into a More Controlling Side?

38:06 – Flick’s Barcelona & How They Press

39:24 – Spurs vs Villarreal Preview

40:24 – Two Wildcards with Something to Prove

41:45 – Pressure on Spurs & Villarreal

43:06 – Who Are the Champions League Dark Horses - Galatasaray curious?

44:15 – Benfica, Bilbao, and Frankfurt as Potential Surprises

47:25 – How Good Are Serie A’s UCL Teams?

48:30 – Atalanta, Inter, Napoli, Juventus — Who Can Compete?

50:19 – Which Teams Make the Top 8?

51:20 – Why This Season’s UCL Feels Wide Open

52:06 – The New Format & Why It’s Great for Fans

53:30 – Where to find the guys

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On this episode, Patrick and Ted begin with Tottenham Hotspur and life after Daniel Levy. Why was he let go and what does his departure mean for Spurs’ future? Then, we look ahead to the Champions League: can Antonio Conte’s Napoli exploit Pep Guardiola’s fragile Manchester City? Next, Juventus face Dortmund in a clash of two fallen giants. Are Juventus finally fun again and has Dortmund lost its edge? Newcastle vs Barcelona could be the nightmare matchup for Hansi Flick's side, while Bayern Munich host Chelsea in a battle of two teams still figuring out their identities. The episode wraps up with some news on future content, a tangent on K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Ted’s wild story about meeting a Taiwanese mafia boss at a boy band concert. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:12 – Ted on Levy’s Legacy at Tottenham

05:39 – Why Spurs Fell Behind

07:41 – Spurs Ownership & Recruitment Shake-Up

10:11 – Football Execs vs Coaches: Who’s Paid More?

11:05 – Transfer Grades Coming Soon

12:10 – UCL Matchday 1 Previews Begin

12:55 – Man City vs Napoli: Conte vs Pep

17:36 – Conte the UCL Nightmare?

19:10 – Juventus vs Dortmund Preview

21:43 – Juventus Look Different This Season

23:03 – Dortmund’s Decline & Lost Edge

24:23 – Patrick Rants About Juventus

26:15 – Newcastle vs Barcelona Preview

29:18 – Why Newcastle Could Trouble Barça

33:06 – Voltemata’s Price Tag Debate

34:38 – How Far Can Newcastle Go in UCL?

35:26 – Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Preview

39:28 – Did Chelsea Get Worse in Attack?

40:55 – Why Bayern Still Look Dangerous

41:41 – Chelsea’s Pressing & Defensive Weakness

41:58 – Wrapping Up UCL Previews

42:37 – Transfer Flow Community Shoutouts

44:36 – B-roll: K-Pop Demon Hunters

48:03 – Ted’s Taiwan Mafia K-Pop Story

50:05 – Singapore Brothel Story & Zhang Ziyi

52:27 – Movie Talk: Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis & More

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On this episode, Patrick and Hayden begin by breaking down Bayer Leverkusen sacking Erik ten Hag after just 2 Bundesliga matches. Where did it all go wrong? Then, Oliver Glasner has a tough job at Crystal Palace, but is he the next world-class manager? Next, Atletico Madrid have struggled to open the season, but are Diego Simeone's new tactics working? Juventus made some interesting moves this summer, does the addition of Loïs Openda make them Serie A title contenders? The episode ends with unsung moves of the window, including Brian Brobbey to Sunderland, Samuel Chukwueze to Fulham, and Florentino Luis to Burnley. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:04 - The amount of money Premier Leagues have spent

01:39 - Leverkusen sack Erik ten Hag

02:25 - Didn’t come as a shock

04:07 - Comparisons to Xabi Alonso

05:18 - If you have the wrong fit, fire fast

06:43 - What kind of manager will they get?

08:14 - Glasner = Next Bayern Munich manager?

09:24 - Turning down the Guehi move

09:43 - Oliver Glasner’s future is very bright

10:14 - Other landing spots for Glasner?

11:00 - Arsenal are competing, why do people want Arteta gone?

13:08 - Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid’s struggles

13:55 - Is this what we expected to see?

14:59 - They’re playing more with the ball

15:56 - More about new players than the tactics

17:27 - We’re seeing new things out of Simeone

18:40 - They’ve looked good, just not fully clicking

20:20 - If Atleti want to compete in La Liga they need a more dominant style

20:33 - Juventus making moves

21:16 - Openda to Juve

22:25 - Using Openda’s skill to dictate how you play

23:42 - Does their squad composition make sense?

25:11 - Openda could push the right team over the edge

26:07 - Interesting moves from other top Italian teams

26:57 - Openda and David together could work

28:28 - Juve were SLOW last year

30:06 - Will their dribblers make things work?

30:27 - Kolo Muani debate comparison

31:21 - Kolo Muani at Tottenham NOT as a backup striker

32:04 - Moves that caught our eyes from the end of the window

32:30 - Brian Brobbey to Sunderland

33:17 - He’s played for ball dominant teams, but that’s not Sunderland

34:22 - Sunderland were VERY aggressive this summer

35:06 - The price for Brobbey is very good

36:05 - Are Sunderland going to stay up?

37:48 - Leeds’ business may cause them to go down

38:30 - Sunderland’s style of play may allow them to stay in the Premier League

39:40 - Sunderland had a Liverpool-like window to improve their future outlook?

40:49 - Samuel Chukwueze to Fulham

42:13 - A different element to the Fulham attack

43:13 - They need more moves like this next year

43:45 - Florentino Luis to Burnley is incredible for them

44:25 - Adding top-level experience will help the Burnley squad

45:24 - In a window of overspending, this move has very high upside

46:50 - In 8-10 weeks we’ll see what these teams REALLY are

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On this episode, Patrick and Ted breakdown an INSANE deadline day and cover the action from the past weekend. Liverpool defeated Arsenal, 1-0, but have they done it off the field with a £130 million deal to sign Alexander Isak? Did they win the transfer window? On the other hand, Manchester City lost to Brighton, 2-1, but have they made a mistake this summer? Spurs lost to Bournemouth, Villa are losing to everyone, and Everton are making things work somehow? Plus Nicolas Jackson, Randall Kolo Muani, have teams finally figured out Pep, Woltemade and Wissa to Newcastle and so much more!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:25 - A wild deadline day

02:17 - Florentino Luis

03:13 - Teams are much better at evaluations now

03:58 - Tyrique George leaving Chelsea

04:58 - Moves coming from earlier in the summer + kolo Muani

05:54 - Brennan Johnson?

07:25 - Injury concern for Spurs? + Lucking into good moves

08:36 - They still need a passer

09:38 - Chelsea have gummed up the whole window

10:49 - Xavi Simons and Nico Jackson

11:15- Facundo Buonanotte?

12:44 - Chelsea made good sales, but were they correct moves?

14:22 - Always sold well

16:14 - Downgrades at many positions?

17:32 - Spurs did nothing with the ball

17:50 - Bournemouth and David Brooks

19:30 - Alexander Isak to Liverpool + Arsenal game

20:53 - Real depth and star power now

23:50 - Liverpool haven’t been good yet have 9 points

24:44 - Szoboszlai at RB?

25:20 - Arsenal were very conservative

27:00 - Arsenal went win now

28:29 - Age profile is favorable to Arsenal

29:26 - Will their Academy produce top level talent?

30:30 - Liverpool's defense is wobbly?

31:06 - Wirtz is THE ONE

31:50 - Ekitike's fit with Isak?

33:30 - Should sub elite teams save money for next year?

35:00 - Premier League premium

37:28 - Merlin for Everton

38:13 - Everton are think, but they had a solid window

39:13 - Villa fans are very concerned

40:16 - VIlla have been dreadful through 3 games

41:23 - Harvey Elliot and Jadon Sancho

42:50 - Grealish would’ve been a great fit + Lucas Paqueta

44:08 - Man City worries?

44:50 - City’s late window moves don’t make sense

45:30 - City fell off as soon as Rodri got tired

46:44 - Brighton kept 4 men up

47:15 - Similar story to the end of Klopp’s era?

48:05 - City have given teams tape to exploit

48:43 - Cover for Rodri?

49:40 - Teams hybrid pressing

50:40 - The pep school of coaches is finally getting tested

51:25 - Man United have the most shots in the Premier League

53:03 - Angelo Stiller to Manchester United?

53:35 - Has your opinion of City changed?

55:19 - Sunderland's window is very tough to evaluate

55:44 - Did Forest get any better?

56:25 - Woltemade and Wissa for Newcastle

57:31 - The big + little act, but is the money way too high?

58:45 - Newcastle handled this window the wrong way

01:00:34 - The bust potential goes down significantly

01:01:33 - The fees are absurd at the moment

01:02:23 - Live streaming?

01:03:08 - 92m for Thomas Lemar? + transfer window stories

01:03:40 - West Ham paying 85m for Todibo and Mateus Fernandes?

01:04:33 - The best window in recent memory

01:05:32 - Transfer grades coming in 2 weeks!

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On this episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss Liverpool's early season struggles and preview their matchup against Arsenal. Is something wrong with their attack? Next, Piero Hincapie is linked to an Arsenal move, but does he fix their problems? Then Kobbie Mainoo wants out of Manchester United, but where should he go and is he really a good fit for the Premier League? The episode finishes with discussions on Garnacho or Xavi Simons for Chelsea and Jørgen Strand Larsen's rumoured £55m move from Wolves to Newcastle. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:13 - Liverpool’s strange start to the season

02:14 - Newcastle were able to apply pressure

03:24 - Szoboszlai at RB?

04:14 - Concerns for Liverpool

05:27 - Expectations for Liverpool vs. Arsenal

06:43 - Wirtz needs to get on the ball

07:57 - Losing progression in wide areas

10:08 - Arsenal will shell and try to play transition

10:54 - Liverpool looked uncomfortable against set pieces

12:12 - Problems if Salah can’t threaten Arsenal

12:54 - Issues with the Liverpool squad

14:00 - A good time for Arsenal to be playing Liverpool, except for Saka's injury

15:10 - Will Eze come in and contribute already? + Gakpo

17:00 - Eze and Madueke starting on the wings?

18:00 - Good depth for Arsenal in this game

18:52 - Piero Hincapie to Arsenal?

20:20 - Is he the left-back they’re missing?

22:04 - Gives you lots of flexibility

24:17 - Is the price fair?

27:06 - Lots of similar style players in the squad?

28:30 - Lewis-Skelly to take some of Declan Rice’s minutes?

29:25 - Kobbie Mainoo wants out of Manchester United?

29:53 - Unable to find a home in Amorim’s system

30:20 - Very technical, but slow

31:50 - United won’t get the fee they want for him

32:35 - Is the Premier League the right place for Mainoo?

33:50 - Better suited for Italy or Spain?

34:42 - Inter Milan can’t pay what United want

35:24 - Mainoo needs regular minutes

36:12 - Jackson out at Chelsea, should Garnacho or Simons replace him?

37:24 - Garnacho doesn’t really fit Chelsea’s pace of play

38:07 - Simons can also backup Cole Palmer

39:00 - Previous talk of Garnacho to Chelsea

39:42 - Lower wages and fee for Garnacho?

40:48 - Simons fits the system better

41:41 - Flipping Garnacho for profit?

43:20 - Garnacho could add shots which Chelsea are lacking

44:40 - Strand Larsen linked to Newcastle for £55m?

45:41 - A bad idea for Newcastle?

46:27 - Wolves can reinvest that sum + desperation for Newcastle?

48:12 - 35 or 40 million would be a better price

50:04 - The price makes you expect more from the player

51:27 - They still need an attacking midfielder

52:18 - Where to find Patrick and Hayden

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On this episode, Patrick and Neel take a look at Manchester City vs Tottenham and how Thomas Frank has impacted Spurs already. Then, Nuno Espírito Santo and Nottingham Forest are in a disagreement over their recruitment, but does his strategy make sense? Next, they look at Crystal Palace's options to replace Eberechi Eze and wrap up the episode discussing Real Madrid's rough start to the season, their inability to create goals from open play, and how they differ from Barcelona. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:19 - Manchester City vs Tottenham takeaways + Tijjani Reijnders

02:19 - City’s goalkeeping problem

03:27 - Solving City’s buildup?

04:12 - Is Rico Lewis good enough for City?

05:04 - Ederson’s absence

06:53 - Thomas Frank’s selling point

08:14 - Contrast to the Super Cup

09:02 - The Burnley win

10:15 - Spurs showing versatility

11:25 - Backing spurs to finish top 6?

12:05 - Savinho?

12:56 -Improvements in dribbling vs last season

14:24 - Nottingham Forest’s start to the season

15:29 - Disagreement over recruitment

16:30 - Edu and Nuno aren’t aligned + recent signings

18:48 - Omari Hutchinson for 40m+?

19:30 - Arnaud Kalimuendo

20:48 - Fullback and GK depth

22:30 - Is Nuno’s plan smart?

24:01 - Forest can leapfrog Palace, but they’re doing this instead

24:54 - Who do Palace get to replace Eze?

25:28 - Christos Tzolis

27:26 - The right fit for Palace? + high usage player

29:23 - Not an amazing dribbler

31:34 - Does he fit the 3-4-2-1?

33:17 - Yeremy Pino

35:05 - Plugging into Eze’s role?

37:04 - Good numbers, but no standout season?

38:08 - Pino or Tzolis?

38:56 - Who runs the attack then?

40:03 - Real Madrid’s shaky start to the year

42:00 - Lack of ball movement

43:47 - Contract to Barcelona

44:30 - Real Madrid will have a better defence than Barca

45:22 - Super left biased

46:00 - Mbappe at striker is underrated?

46:40 - Hayden’s idea to sell Vinicius

47:50 - When rubbish shots are ok

48:53 - Good counter pressing and defensive structure?

50:15 - Guler midfield experiment

51:12 - Lots of defensive work even against a weak side?

52:10 - Interesting to see them vs stronger teams

52:48 - Lamine Yamal shot selection

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