The Transfer Flow Podcast

On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss Newcastle rejecting a £120m bid for Alexander Isak from Liverpool. How does this play into where Hugo Ekitike lands, should Newcastle accept that Isak wants to leave, and what should they invest the money from his sale in? Then, Xavi Simons has been linked to many clubs, but which is the best fit for him? And finally we close out the Club World Cup with the biggest problem Xabi Alonso is facing at Real Madrid and how Chelsea was able to take advantage of PSG's midfield. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro and Neel's trip to London

03:17 - Newcastle's Ekitike bid and What it means for Alexander Isak

04:12 - Other moves are complicating this deal

04:27 - Ekitike as a target for Newcastle + Marmoush

05:10 - He thrives in transition heavy sides

06:24 - Ekitike's ball striking + Similarities to Isak

07:10 - The main differences between the 2

08:00 - What do you do if you're Newcastle?

09:36 - If there's any possibility of him wanting to leave you must sell

10:44 - Isak's contract length is a key part of this deal

11:25 - Market shrinking and no options left?

12:04 - Is Ekitike worth a superstar price?

13:16 - Ekitike + £40m lets you address other issues

14:06 - Frankfurt are the biggest winners of this

16:11 - Are Liverpool strong-arming Newcastle?

17:12 - IS 40m worth the risk of replacing Isak with Ekitike?

19:04 - Becoming even more of a transition side

20:16 - An interesting one to follow

20:44 - Cristhian Mosquera

21:39 - Good physicals, bad aerial ability

22:50 - Bozo gene?

24:03 - The price is so low

24:34 - Xavi Simons and Bayern Munich

25:01 - Leipzig are bringing in wide players

25:40 - Bayern is kind of a no-brainer for Simons

26:26 - Similarities to Musiala

27:55 - Fixing a hole in Bayern's squad

28:50 - Sales Bayern need to make?

29:50 - fit at United (If no Cunha?) or Arsenal?

30:30 - The hope is you get 23/24 Simons

31:32 - Why have Bayern not bought Rodrygo already?

33:14 - Not much choice left at LW?

33:50 - CWC and Real Madrid's pressing problems

34:48 - Positive for Real Madrid from CWC

35:19 - Arda Guller and adding creativity to the squad

36:00 - Out of possession is still a mess

37:01 - Missing Mbappe helped with the press + Raul Asensio

38:00 - Does Mbappe/Vinicius ever work?

38:55 - Forcing Mbappe and Vini to defend

39:57 - Vinicius was a good presser when he first arrived

40:26 - Luis Enrique video on repeat

40:50 - The game passed Carlo Ancelotti?

42:06 - The ceiling for his is pretty low + adding good pressers?

43:18 - Chelsea surprise winners + did they get aa lucky draw?

44:05 - Chelsea completely outplayed PSG tactically

44:56 - Crowding the middle vs PSG keeps them quiet

46:42 - Issues with PSG's defensive approach

47:19 - Nuno Mendes had a bad day

47:54 - Not pressing Robert Sanchez? + Fatigue?

49:00 - Good result for Chelsea + getting a big bag

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On today’s episode, we dive into Tottenham’s latest transfer moves involving Mohammed Kudus and Morgan Gibbs-White, questioning whether these signings align with the club’s goals. We also explore Chelsea’s bold decision to list Nicolas Jackson for £100 million, and discuss Anthony Elanga’s move to Newcastle as well as Marcus Rashford’s rumored interest in Barcelona. Plus—why does nobody want Victor Osimhen?

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Timestamps:

01:20 - How you can help us out + Content coming soon

02:30 - Tottenham are rolling the dice this summer

03:40 - Kudus' eye test and dribble numbers

04:20 - He hasn't done very much

05:23 - proven EPL players with little upside?

06:08 - Kudus would've made more sense for Ange's Spurs

07:04 - Not for this version

08:00 - We don't know what spurs are doing yet + Long throws!

08:45 - Playing with the lead and set pieces

09:42 - £40-£60m is the sweet spot for all players this summer

10:10 - Gibbs-White doesn't make sense for Spurs

11:20 - Not bad players, but the price and fit don't make sense

12:35 - Osimhen costs £65m + Angelo Stiller

13:16 - Challenging for the league in the next 4 years?

13:50 - Spurs gambled last year, going safer this year

14:45 - The best version of Spurs still has Madison on the pitch

15:35 - Too many 70th percentile players + Other players tolook at

16:26 - How Spurs fans should approach next season

17:08 - Anthony Elanga to Newcastle

18:05 - Plan A stronger vs improving Plan B

19:00 - The strength of Newcastle was their midfield last season

20:10 - Risk and Gamble with 50-60m moves

20:46 - Newcastle had to sell last Summer

22:04 - Other moves Newcastle could've looked at

22:53 - Chelsea willing to part ways with Nicolas Jackson

23:08 - Jackson is only on 100k a week + his stats

24:08 - Ted's Friday article and the most obvious place for Jackson (Manchester United)

25:06 - Data visualization and Jackson's shot map

25:50 - The value of through balls and will anyone help Chelsea with expenditure?

26:34 - His wages and transfer fee don't go together

27:15 - Osimhen and Nunez are the only strikers available worth this much

28:01 - How much will teams be willing to pay? + Fit at United and Villa

28:40 - What would you pay for Ollie Watkins now?

29:51 - Expecting the market to shrink in a few years?

30:55 - Atletico Madrid would've been a fun place for Jackson

31:54 - Marcus Rashford and Barcelona

32:39 - Rashford's wages are high, United will have to eat them

34:29 - Rashford makes sense for Barcelona in attack, but not in their press

35:35 - Barcelona's players are a combination of talent and work ethic

36:10 - A worse player who does their Job and why Pep loved Pedro

36:56 - Superstars that switched into the style and gave everything to it

37:58 - The worry about Rashford + His most obvious destination

39:29 - Gary Neville and Eden Hazard's effort

40:10 - Ted's training ground story

41:36 - Commitment from teams + Luis Enrique and Mbappe vs Dembele

42:15 - Victor Osimhen back to Galatasaray

42:49 - Nobody in for Osimhen?

44:15 - Trending before he left Italy and how much do you believe in Turkey?

44:45 - Gyokeres' agent waived his fee?

45:25 - Nottingham Forest linked to Yoane Wissa?

46:31 - Forest's style is similar to Brentford's

47:14 - What will the price be?

47:45 - This can be a scary season for Brentford

49:11 - Selling players for inflated prices to bigger clubs

49:44 - 100m for Gareth Bale

50:40 - Cristhian Mosquera

51:33 - Season Previews on the way!

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Join us on this episode of The Transfer Flow as we dive into the latest football transfer news and rumors. We discuss Everton's new signing, Thierno Barry, and what he brings to the team. We also explore Sunderland's ambitious moves as they return to the Premier League, Juventus' potential contract termination with Dušan Vlahović (and potential move to Manchester United), and if Liverpool will sell Luis Diaz to Bayern (or at all) this summer. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:43 - Thierno Barry to Everton

02:12 - Fit with Moyes

03:00 - Other players need to step up their game for him

03:49 - Everton's danger on set pieces

05:05 - Everton entered the summer looking in trouble

06:05 - Barry fits Everton's style of play so well + getting a younger squad

08:06 - Can teams coming up from the championship even hope to stay in the premier league anymore?

08:40 - Sunderland have stepped up their recruitment

09:33 - Sunderland needed big investment to stay up

10:10 - What to be scared of as a Sunderland fan?

10:35 - Looking towards Fulham as an example of a midblock setup?

11:16 - The challenge of staying up in the Premier League

12:01 - Bad defensive numbers + recent acquisitions

13:06 - Thoughts on Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki

14:36 - Diarra filling the Jobe Bellingham role?

16:05 - Sunderland HAVE to defend more

16:44 - Changing to a back 5 or stay with a back 4?

17:38 - Is the Premier league a closed shop?

18:38 - EPL's financial dominance has made it tough

19:44 - Needing to get players from other Leagues now

20:15 - Chances Sunderland stays up?

22:14 - Juventus' failures last summer

22:49 - Francisco Conceicao's transfer fee and why is it so low?

23:53 - Conceicao profile

24:50 - Will Porto budge on price?

25:22 - Will another team swoop in?

26:48 - Como could make sense if Real Madrid want Nico Paz back

27:34 - Capitalizing on Juve renegotiating the deal

28:24 - Juventus terminating Dusan Vlahovic's contract?

29:05 - Hayden's thoughts on Vlahovic

29:38 - Vlahovic's best trait

30:17 - Poor choices of when to set up teammates

31:09 - Kolo Muani and Jonathan David good enough replacements?

31:40 - Vlahovic can't get the wages he's currently on - maybe leave on loan?

32:42 - His wages will stop a mid-table EPL team from being interested

33:14 - Linked to Manchester United?

33:33 - Vlahovic vs Mbeumo

34:15 - United will need to move someone to make this work

35:29 - With how the striker market is, could Vlahovic end up playing at a higher level than expected?

36:06 - Bayern Munich want a winger

36:46 - Musiala's injury has heightened their need

37:15 - Will Liverpool Sell Luis Diaz?

37:47 - No alternatives for Diaz left in the market

38:12 - How Liverpool use their wingers make it hard to replace them

38:54 - Diaz' frustrations are about getting paid more

39:30 - Diaz doesn't like to receive the ball in tight spaces

40:10 - Rayan Cherki to City looks like a better and better move as the summer goes on

40:46 - Top end guys - Bradley Barcola and Rodrygo

41:19 - PSG don't have to let Barcola leave

42:03 - Bayern linked to Nkunku?

42:44 - Rodrygo solves lots of their problems

43:37 - The element of fit in these transfers

44:31 - If not Rodrygo, the options are riskier

45:09 - Kim's Eberechi Eze take

45:42 - Xavi Simons possibility? + Eze's age

46:43 - If you're at 68m for Eze, why not spend more for Rodrygo?

47:25 - Kane replacement, but Kane is never missing games

48:14 - Missing on Wirtz = more money available?

48:54 - We need YOUR help!

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Ted and Patrick break down the moves Arsenal have made this summer, evaluate transfer rumours for squad fit and price, and discuss any potential holes the Premier League runner-ups may still need to address. How would Victor Gyokeres, Rodrygo, Eberechi Eze, Madueke, and many more fair for Arsenal? Enjoy!

Kim's part 1 of the Arsenal Rebuild: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-arsenal-rebuild-part-1-9109

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:07 - A tough start to the year = accelerated moves?

01:45 - Tons of outgoings

02:43 - How do you retool the midfield?

03:18 - Christian Nørgaard

04:44 - Balancing the short term and the future

05:46 - An expensive summer on contract extensions alone

06:48 - Keeping Saka and Saliba

08:17 - Getting rid of players below their level

09:40 - Billy Carpenter and breaking down deep and mid blocks

12:10 - Arsenal NEED to free up the attack more

13:13 - Creativity on the left wing and more pace up front

14:00 - Does Rodrygo make sense?

14:59 - Arteta was too conservative last season + Myles Lewis-Skelly

17:09 - Overwhelming opponents with threats

18:12 - Versatile, intelligent squad, but not the quickest

19:12 - What will they choose to build for? Rodrygo gives long-term and immediate impact

19:55 - Make a move or hope Martinelli takes a leap?

20:44 - Maghnes Akliouche as an option? A 2nd winger or an attacking midfielder?

22:22 - Arsenal negotiating with Nwaneri

23:36 - Nwaneri could vanish the cost of one of these other rumoured moves

24:27 - Data and contract negotiations

25:47 - What young players need to know how to negotiate

26:53 - Noni Madueke

27:19 - Eberechi Eze - worth the price?

29:39 - Arsenal are practical this summer

30:35 - More minutes for other players? Havertz, Max Dowman, Nwaneri

31:15 - More minutes for Saka centrally?

32:30 - Breaking down a deep block/other styles

33:36 - Too much optimism?

34:05 - Who else are in for Rodrygo?

34:50 - Opinions on Noni Madueke

36:00 - Chelsea must sell a bunch of players

37:30 - Getting inspired by PSG and using Saka in a Dembele role?

38:20 - Madueke is not very risky

38:51 - Does missing on Rodrygo make paying 50m ok?

40:25 - Is Vikor Gyokeres FINALLY the guy at Striker?

40:56 - Does the base price make sense?

42:15 - Flat track bully stats?

43:18 - They need a Striker to compete across all their competitions, is this the best option?

44:38 - Havertz will still get minutes up top

46:12 - What about Hugo Ekitike and should they have signed Liam Delap?

47:00 - What to expect from Gyokeres if the move is completed?

47:55 - Sometimes you have to be hyper practical

48:14 - A TON of new additions, will there be a rough transition?

49:30 - The Premier League keeps getting better

50:10 - Anywhere Arsenal are miss profiling or missing out on a player?

51:23 - Arsenal are real contenders for every competition next season

52:14 - Go watch our Top 5 takes!

53:30 - B-roll (Holiday discussion, traveling with children, therapy W's and more!)

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On this episode, Ted and Neel discuss 5 Premier League teams that should be worried about their summer window. Why should West Ham, Fulham, Aston Villa, Everton and Sunderland all be concerned? Then, the conversation switches to transfer rumours that just make sense to us this window and which players can teams try to get take from Lyon after they were relegated to Ligue 2? The conversation ends with discussion of the Club World Cup, US weather, and why it won't get fixed for the 2026 World Cup.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:51 - West Ham

02:40 - Mark Noble and management problems

03:15 - Bad transfers last summer

04:18 - Their squad is between styles

05:08 - Aston Villa

05:52 - Narrowly missing the Champions League and the impact on PSR

07:25 - Villa need to consolidate

08:30 - Fulham

09:19 - Starting to get younger

10:33 - Everton need a LOT of help

11:25 - New ownership and new stadium + Jack Grealish?

12:31 - 8 player rebuild this window?

13:47 - Sunderland

14:27 - Sales that have made them some money

14:59 - Very different outlooks for the 3 promoted teams - Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland

16:41 - Ownership has a choice to make

18:35 - Rumours and Potential transfers

18:57 - Kota Takai and his giant stature

20:14 - His positioning and reading of the game

22:08 - The price and the EPL getting comfortable with Japanese imports

23:30 - Ardon Jashari to AC Milan

24:51 - Tijjani Reijnders comparison?

26:05 - Andreas Schjelderup to Como?

27:05 - How young he was when he broke in

28:11 - Versatility he provides

28:44 - Are como aiming to make themselves into a new icon of Italian football?

29:41 - Milos Kerkez to Liverpool

30:19 - Lyon's financial mess and John Textor

32:09 - Lyon used to one of the best run clubs in Europe

33:10 - Volatility over the last few years

33:56 - What players should teams be targetting from Lyon?

34:22 - Malick Fofana

35:37 - The many Fofana's

36:13 - Textor's history of irresponsible financial decisions

38:45 - Georges Mikautadze

40:13 - Lyon was bought for a BILLION Euros

41:05 - The Club World Cup has been fun

41:37 - Elements that could be precursors to the 2026 World Cup?

42:15 - City and Real Madrid investing heavily to win this tournament

42:45 - The heat is hurting the players

43:30 - 1994 World Cup game timing

44:28 - Northern Cities have been very hot this tournament

44:52 - How weather impacts gambling and the games as a whole

46:36 - How American weather is different than European

47:05 - The ideal European time zone is peak heat in the US

47:38 - Auckland City got a result

48:08 - Competitive integrity with weather delays?

48:59 - The concern isn't solvable

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On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss Barcelona signing Joan Garcia to be their goalkeeper of the future, Wolves signing Fer Lopez and if it makes sense, Marcus Rashford being linked to Newcastle, and Liverpool's transfer strategy and just how much they will spend this summer. The episode ends with discussion of PSG's interest in Illia Zabarnyi, Alberto Moleiro to Villareal, and Emi Martinez to Manchester United. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:56 - Barcelona and Joan Garcia

02:21 - Barcelona needed an upgrade at GK + ter Stegen injury

03:45 - Garcia’s height and command of his box

04:38 - Questions about his sweeping ability?

06:00 - Barca's overall short squad

06:43 - ter Stegen's beef with the club

08:01 - Nico Williams should not happen, but it might + Man City crime spree

09:24 - Wolves bring in Fer Lopez

10:18 - Lopez' skillset

11:35 - Does the fee make sense?

13:14 - 3rd largest sale in Celta Vigo history

14:00 - Taking a gamble on this kind of player

15:38 - Cunha replacements and Wolves' transfer strategy

17:00 - Marcus Rashford to Newcastle?

17:49 - His time at Aston Villa

18:33 - What wages will he want? And What position would he play?

19:47 - This will be a huge gamble

21:31 - Newcastle have money, but can't afford to have too many misses

23:04 - Quansah to Liverpool

23:44 - Liverpool's spend so far this summer

24:20 - Quansah's potential + Fit at Liverpool going forward

26:10 - Liverpool's need to find help for Konate and Van Dijk

26:54 - Liverpool's huge squad turnover

27:34 - Going all in this summer

28:58 - How much are they going to spend this summer? 350m?

30:07 - Ilya Zabani to PSG?

31:00 - Makes sense for PSG + better than Huijsen?

33:21 - Is the fee too high? Does it matter because it's PSG?

35:26 - Alberto Moleiro to Villareal + Player profile

37:01 - Alex Baena replacement?

38:46 - Is the fee fair?

40:09 - Emi Martinez linked to Manchester United

40:59 - Martinez = Overrated?

42:04 - Maybe he's an upgrade, but the fee is crazy

42:45 - Unstoppable force vs Immoveable object

43:43 - Where to find Neel

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On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss the Club World Cup attendance issues, players and teams to watch at the tournament, why this tournament matters for teams, and what YOU should care about in this competition. Then, Real Madrid have made a €63m for 17-year-old Franco Mastantuono. How does he fit the squad, what position will he player, and is this a smart move for Real Madrid? The episode finishes with a pair of transfer rumours, Tottenham linked to Arnaud Kalimuendo and Andy Robertson's potential move to Atletico Madrid. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Club World Cup attendance

02:20 - 500 people in attendance? + Why attendance is so low

03:40 - Timing + Cities the games are being played

04:35 - Does the CWC matter?

05:30 - Clubs who this tournament matters for + is the CWC too long?

06:25 - Bayern vs Auckland City = FIFA or OFC’s problem?

09:05 - Game that were more fun to watch

10:00 - FIFA vs UEFA competing for big games

11:03 - FIFA love money, but the CWC is great for small teams

12:35 - Rewarding teams for their Champions League success

14:10 - Pulling anti-racism campaigns + Fair trade analogy

15:38 - Gianni Infantino vs Sepp Blatter?

16:25 - Practical Issues with the CWC

17:48 - European Clubs may not be super interested

19:22 - The other teams are really going for it (money + proving themselves)

20:18 - All European semifinal?

20:35 - Other teams to watch out for - Al Ahly

21:34 - Botafogo + Lyon’s financial dependency

22:22 - Boca vs Benfica and Flamengo vs Esperance

23:09 - Mamelodi Sundowns

23:46 - Al Hilal and Inzaghi

24:38 - The talent Al Hilal have

25:36 - Why neutrals should enjoy this tournament

27:13 - Players linked to bigger clubs at the tournament

27:38 - Franco Mastantuono to Real Madrid for €63M

28:22 - Will he go straight into the team? + Diaz and Rodrygo

29:45 - What’s his best position?

30:42 - The talent coming out of River Plate

31:31 - River is VERY reliant on Mastantuano + his numbers

32:12 - Julian Alvarez comparison

32:56 - How will this transfer to Real Madrid?

34:12 - He will have to adapt his game a lot

35:10 - Similarities to Guler + Endrick, Diaz, and Rodrygo

36:25 - What will Xabi Alonso want to do?

37:23 - No clear path even in the long term? + Options if it doesn’t work

38:11 - Technical difficulties + How does he fit with Trent Alexander-Arnold?

38:57 - The CWC is a good place for Xabi Alonso to experiment

40:05 - Many of the European teams are in flux at this tournament

40:35 - Tottenham linked to Arnaud Kalimuendo + Will Son and Richarlison leave?

41:14 - He’s been getting interest for a while

42:15 - Does this move make sense? + fit with Thomas Frank

43:50 - What is his place in the squad?

44:59 - Jonathan David is free? But Kalimuendo is still just 23

46:07 - Andrew Robertson linked to Atletico Madrid?

47:10 - Atleti’s use of fullbacks + Robertson’s flexibility

48:30 - Atleti’s increasing squad age

49:40 - It’s ok only if it’s a reasonable fee

51:17 - Trippier comparison

51:45 - Atleti’s scouting is based on the amount of dog in a player

52:25 - DAZN’s Billion dollar spending

53:17 - Neel’s Players to watch at the CWC

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On this episode, Ted and Patrick take on the tough job of rebuilding Chelsea. Where do they even start, how do they handle all their assets, and what positions should they spend their money on? The guys analyze the squad and highlight players that would be smart signings this summer. Enjoy!

Kim's 1st Rebuilding Chelsea article: thetransferflow.com/p/the-chelsea-rebuild-part-1-9fbb

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Kim’s incredible fact

01:41 - A large group of 70th percentile players

02:25 - Making the Champions League + PSR nonsense

03:50 - Squad size and selling players

04:42 - Chelsea need to sell 10/15 players this summer

05:28 - Overspending on average players

07:00 - Large change in play style + xG chart

08:06 - Able to pick the right striker/LW

08:52 - What about the guys you can’t move?

10:17 - Unknowns surrounding club leadership + world financial state

11:15 - Utilizing Strasbourg

11:53 - What should their philosophy be?

12:13 - Finding a better striker than Delap?

12:41 - Giving young players a chance?

12:59 - Nicholas Jackson as your #1 striker?

13:47 - Delap was a smart move?

14:42 - Buying 2 world-class players - Starting with LW

15:19 - Mike Maignan as their GK + Rodrygo?

16:10 - Xavi Simmons to help Cole Palmer?

17:32 - Allows Enzo to not play as an attacking mid

18:24 - A 2-deep squad is necessary

18:43 - Jamie Gittens and buying unfinished players

20:33 - Liverpool set the LW market

21:28 - Quenda and Tyrique George

21:54 - Strasbourg and Gettier cases

23:06 - Too many players + Overpaying for them

23:50 - Why Rodrygo over other names?

25:27 - With their assets can they make an 80-100m move?

26:42 - Kim’s recap and players who can be sold + the Fofana’s

27:20 - Armando Broja’s poor form

28:34 - Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Omari Kellyman

29:01 - Carney Chukwuemeka and Lesley Ugochukwu

30:08 - What position for the 2nd World Class player? (GK or CB?)

30:47 - How Robert Sanchez was limiting Chelsea

31:36 - Who should they target? And for how much?

32:44 - James Trafford as an option?

33:45 - City have committed to their rebuild, Chelsea must do the same

34:18 - Do they need another CB?

35:40 - Marc Guehi as an option?

36:20 - Keeping Chalaba? Buying Antonio Silva or Alexsandro Ribeiro?

37:57 - 3 things Chelsea need to do

39:20 - Chelsea have been a bit smarter this summer? But so have other teams

40:22 - Man Down and Variance betting updates

41:00 - Club World Cup modelling and Neel Shelat

42:08 - B-roll - No context icing

44:17 - C-Roll - Muppets are perverts?

46:10 - Patrick Intro Fail + Ted’s song

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On this episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss Jack Grealish being left out of the Manchester City Club World Cup squad and teams that could be interested in him during the 2nd transfer window. Then, they move to Hugo Ekitike being linked to Liverpool and Chelsea. Does the 22-year-old striker have the physical tools necessary to succeed in the EPL? Next, Jobe Bellingham has completed a move to Dortmund, but is he worth the money or is he living off of his brothers name? Finally, Brighton completed a £35m move for 18-year-old Charalampos Kostoulas. What makes him so special, why do Brighton always have such odds transfers, and what position will he play for them? Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:52 - Jack Grealish out of the CWC squad for Man City

02:11 - City have spent OVER £1m per appearance

02:50 - Interested teams

03:29 - What would Grealish be giving teams?

05:01 - City will likely eat wages, but what will the fee be?

06:19 - Good if your team has off-ball runners

07:30 - Squad composition makes Newcastle not make sense, but what about Bournemouth?

09:24 - Grealish needs a situation set up for someone with his skillset

11:29 - The Club World Cup has changed transfer timelines

12:44 - Teams waiting for deals later in the window?

14:22 - Huge Ekitike's skillset

16:26 - Ekitike's lack of consistency

17:04 - Will gaining the strength he needs make him lose his burst?

17:38 - Liverpool and Chelsea as candidates

19:10 - Is the price too high for Liverpool

19:59 - Spurs and United won't happen, but he fits well

21:47 - The wait surrounded the striker market

22:42 - Once one goes, the rest should follow quickly

23:33 - Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund

24:12 - He's a different player than his brother + Skillset

25:58 - Improvements season over season

26:59 - Altered impressions of what's expected of a teenager

27:32 - Brandt + Bellingham

28:29 - Brighton send BIG on Charalampos Kostoulas

29:42 - When Brighton spend money like this, take notice

30:18 - He does a lot of things well, but where does he fit in?

31:51 - He stood out athletically in Greece at 18

32:28 - Too many attacking players for too much money?

33:50 - Brighton will show flexibility

34:27 - If 2 guys turn into stars? + They're like a smart Chelsea

35:04 - Some of these guys probably need to be moved

35:52 - Playing time as a resource

36:53 - Fabian Hürzeler on the hot seat?

37:57 - Rebuilding Chelsea coming Monday!

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On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing Thomas Frank being linked to the Tottenham managerial job. Why is he the man to replace Ange Postecoglou, what does he bring to Spurs, and will Kieran McKenna replace him at Brentford? Next, Rodrygo is rumoured to be leaving Real Madrid, but should Arsenal make a move for the Brazilian? How much should he cost, is it smart for Arsenal, and what is the importance of price in player transfers? The episode ends with discussion of Anthony Elanga being linked to Newcastle (and Newcastle's recruitment challenges), Real Madrid interested in Álvaro Carreras at LB, and if Mike Maignan can FINALLY fix Chelsea's goalkeeping issues. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro and where Ted has been

01:37 - Lionel Messi's success is due to...?

02:28 - Thomas Frank to Spurs?

03:32 - The squad is quite attractive for him

04:12 - Frank as a communicator + why Ange had to go

05:20 - Ted's history with Thomas Frank

07:22 - Spurs feels like the right spot for him

09:03 - Brentford's early season trroubles + getting value out of players

09:37 - 3 things Spurs are getting with Thomas Frank

11:20 - Spurs need a relaxed manager

12:20 - Kieran McKenna to replace him at Brentford?

13:25 - Traits of a successful manager at Brentford

14:01 - Concerns with Ipswich this season?

14:59 - Options if it's not McKenna?

16:11 - Frank has been there a long time, which makes this difficult

17:41 - But Brentford have been preparing for his right?

18:48 - Rodrygo a target for Arsenal's LW?

19:32 - The Market for Rodrygo

20:23 - Arsenal have picked players with in-check ego's

21:02 - An upgrade to Martinelli?

22:07 - Arsenal spending money on LW instead of a Striker?

23:27 - The context needed for Rodrygo's numbers

24:18 - The setup for Real Madrid's successful teams

24:56 - Arsenal have been missing a threat on both sides for years

26:07 - Putting all of Arsenal's pieces together

27:07 - Havertz vs. Martinelli

27:53 - Do they need to make a move this window?

28:47 - Price dominates everything on if a deal is good or not

29:40 - Player quality vs price + big misses HURT

30:58 - The problem with Manchester United's latest moves

32:31 - So what's a fair price for Rodrygo?

33:40 - The money isn't increasing and why teams are trying to sell

35:13 - Anthony Elanga to Newcastle

36:20 - Horrible dribbling stats

36:55 - Behind the scenes Newcastle Drama

38:23 - Dan Ashworth leaving and Paul Mitchell coming in

39:56 - Eddie Howe coming in

41:12 - Elanga's age + potential to improve

42:21 - Factors in Elanga's favor + getting sued out of existence

44:40 - Real Madrid interested in Alvaro Carreras

45:33 - What were United thinking not using the buy option?

47:33 - Carreras' skillset and history

48:21 - left backs are expensive

48:51 - United fans getting mad at us

50:18 - Mike Maignan to Chelsea?

51:20 - Chelsea's summer has been... good??

52:04 - How much will Maignan cost?

52:33 - Sanchez folding under pressure

53:04 - Rebuilding Chelsea next week + the only way to get through it

53:30 - Upcoming Man Down episodes + TTF turning 1!

54:43 - B-Roll: Watch Patrick attempt to do our Intro + react to getting it done

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