Eddie Howe has questioned why all the focus seemed to be on Newcastle, following the Premier Leagues effort to block ‘related-party loans’… So are they actually going to sign Ruben Neves in January? Or anyone else from the Saudi Pro League for that matter?  And why is the richest club in the world, turning to a 17 year-old midfielder amid an injury crisis?  Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, plus Jacob Whitehead & Chris Waugh. 
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Will Newcastle really sign players from the Saudi League?

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So, England are through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 as group winners but once again were underwhelming in their 0-0 draw with Slovenia. Could turning to Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo be the solutions to the puzzle Gareth Southgate needs to solve if England are to progress much further? And what did Southgate's comments post-match reveal about how he's handling the challenge of managing at this tournament? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay and Matt Slater, who were both in Cologne as well as football tactics writer Liam Tharme to analyse whether or not England can still succeed with Southgate. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Oli Kay, Matt Slater and Liam Tharme Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles: Gareth Southgate understands England fan reaction after objects thrown at him following Slovenia draw - The Athletic Euro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists - The Athletic   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have England gone stale under Southgate?

Welcome to the latest edition of The Transfer DealSheet, our guide to the summer transfer window. 
 David Ornstein brings us the latest developments across the Premier League and beyond. 
 And after a flurry of homegrown transfer deals emerged over the weekend ahead of that June 30th financial deadline. 
 Have Premier League clubs found a PSR loophole? 
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Have Premier League clubs found a PSR loophole?

Having grown synonymous with their tiki-taka style of play, Spain have so far shown another side at Euro 2024, in beating both Croatia and Italy. So why have Spain moved away from their patient, possession-based approach and will this summer's transfer window see clubs take advantage of the release clause in the contract of one of their most promising stars Nico Williams? Michael Bailey is joined by The Athletic's Pol Ballus, who's in Germany covering Spain during the Euros as well as our La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan. Host: Michael Bailey With: Pol Ballus and Dermot Corrigan Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles: Spain’s tiki-taka era might be over – but its legacy continues to divide - The Athletic Spain’s Nico Williams serves notice – his €55m release clause looks a transfer bargain - The Athletic   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Spain's tiki-taka era over?

Germany have been one of the most dominant sides so far at this summer’s Euros. 
 They’ve already qualified for the knockout stages after impressive wins over Hungary and Scotland. 
 So how has Julian Nagelsmann put his Bayern Munich disappointment behind him and reinvented this Germany team so quickly? 
 And what could the future hold for him beyond his time with the national team? 
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Is Nagelsmann the best coach at the Euros?

The Euros may have already exploded into action - but tonight comes Copa America! As ever Brazil are amongst the tournament favourites - but will they deliver and what impact has the cloud hanging over Lucas Paqueta had on their preparations? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Brazilian football journalists Renato Senise and The Athletic's Thom Harris who is out in Miami ahead of the start of the tournament. Football news reporter Tom Burrows also drops in to explain the latest around Paqueta following the FA charges he is facing. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Thom Harris, Renato Senise and Tom Burrows Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Copa America 2024 preview: The Athletic’s complete guide to the tournament - The Athletic ‘Paqueta should be banned for life if he’s guilty. Do I see it happening? Probably not’ - The Athletic   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Newcastle really sign players from the Saudi League?

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