Transfer Talk

In this Transfer Talk special Daniel Geey, a lawyer at Sheridans Sports Group joins Pete and Dharmesh to lift the lid on the business of transfers. Daniel works with clubs, players and agents advising in takeovers, transfers, contracts and much more. Recently, he worked on the record transfer of Declan Rice from West Ham to Arsenal.

Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth, football expert Sam Tighe and Evening Standard chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick to review the transfer window. Which clubs had the best window? Which clubs will be disappointed by their transfer business? Which club chasing a place in the top four had the best window? Who was the best individual signing?

Plus, after weeks of anticiaption...Dharmesh finally tells the story of when he met Michael Jackson!

Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and The Athletic's David Ornstein to preview transfer deadline day. Will Chelsea finally end their long pursuit of Victor Osimhen or will they turn their attention towards Brentford's Ivan Toney? Will Newcastle finally get Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace? And with Eddie Nketiah leaving Arsenal, does that mean Mikel Arteta has lined-up a replacement striker? Plus, opportunistic Liverpool pounce to secure Federico Chiesa and Giorgi Mamardashvili.

With Pete Graves once again sunning himself somewhere exotic, Dharmesh Sheth takes up hosting duties and is joined by Transfer Talk regular Sam Tighe to discuss another busy week at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea complete the signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, Conor Gallagher finally completes the move away from his boyhood club, the future of Raheem Sterling is plunged in to doubt after not being selected in the squad for Enzo Maresca's first game in charge and releases a statement seeking clarity on his situation and the club receive an unsatisfactory bid for Romelu Lukaku. Plus, Ilkay Gundogan is close to completing a stunning switch back to Manchester City after just one season away, why no Premier League clubs are seemingly interested in Brentford's Ivan Toney, Manchester United close in on Manuel Ugarte, Arsenal keen on adding Mikel Merino and Brighton quietly change their transfer approach in impressive window.

Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and Sam Tighe to discuss a remarkable week in the transfer window for Chelsea, Conor Gallagher is stuck in transfer limbo after a deal for Samu Omorodion fell through but the Blues are resurrecting interest in Atletico's Joao Felix which could kickstart the Gallagher deal again. Meanwhile, Chelsea's hopes of signing Victor Osimhen are not over but do the Blues have to decide between Felix and the Napoli striker? Plus, Manchester United sign Matthijs De Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, two former players from Erik ten Hag's Ajax side.

Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and La Liga expert Terry Gibson to discuss Julian Alvarez's move to Atletico Madrid from Manchester City, how Brazilian teenager Savinho can shine at City, the complicated situation which has contributed to Conor Gallagher's Chelsea exit, Terry's surprise at Samu Omorodion becoming a Chelsea target and how West Ham have continued their impressive summer recruitment with the clever signing of Guido Rodriguez. Plus, Dharmesh has an update on potential comings and goings at Old Trafford and Pete remains hopeful over the signing of Marc Guehi.

Pete Graves, fresh from three weeks off, is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and the Evening Standard's Dan Kilpatrick to discuss Fulham finally kicking in to gear this transfer window with a deal for of Emile Smith-Rowe and links to Manchester United's Scott McTominay. Plus, Chelsea's long standing interest in Victor Osimhen intensifies with Romelu Lukaku potentially going to Napoli as part of the deal, Manchester United's attempts to bring in players relies on Erik ten Hag freeing up space in his squad, West Ham's impressive transfer dealings under technical director Tim Steidten continue with the pursuit of Niclas Fullkrug and Tottenham reamin patient in the window but are open to a deal for Chelsea and England's Conor Gallager.

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Sam Tighe to discuss Pep Guardiola revealing that Kevin De Bruyne is set to stay at Manchester City, Aston Villa's impressive summer business and their pursuit of Joao Felix, Arsenal closing in on Riccardo Calafiori, whether Manchester United can solve their midfield dilemma with Youssouf Fofana and Chelsea brutally leaving Trevoh Chalobah out of their pre-season tour of the United States.

Dharmesh Sheth is back with Sam Tighe this week to run through all the latest transfer news which, unsurprisingly, features a lot of Spanish talent after their success at the Euros.

There's breaking news from Manchester United who look like they are on the verge of signing a defender, and we break down a couple of big decisions facing Aston Villa over the coming weeks.

Dharmesh is joined by Sam Tighe to discuss this week's transfer news with Pete Graves away on holiday!

We chat about Manchester United's defensive targets and whether Jarrad Branthwaite, Leny Yoro or Matthijs de Ligt are likely to make the move to Old Trafford this summer.

Meanwhile Sam explains why Mikel Arteta is so keen to bring Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal and why Aston Villa may live to regret letting Jhon Duran leave if he makes a move away from Villa Park.

Plus there's news from Crystal Palace, West Ham, Tottenham and many more clubs!