The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Monday 27th January

<p>1. Edinson Cavani - 00:01</p><p>2. Where does the blame lie? - 5:20</p><p>3. Fallen Angel Gomes - 8:40</p><p>4. Bruno Fernandes update - 12:30</p><p>5. Raul Jimenez? - 17:00</p><p>6. Pablo Mari - 19:50</p><p>7. Eriksen out Bergwijn in? - 21:50</p><p>8. Daniel Sturridge - 23:25</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Friday 24th January

Can players ever get their dream move just by being nice?... Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's senior writers Stuart James and Dominic Fifield to shed some light on the lengths players/agents will go to engineer moves away in the transfer window... Robbie Savage downing tools, Arsene Wenger's change of heart and more... Plus, will Liverpool be forced into the market by Sadio Mane's injury, have Leeds finally found a striker and The Athletic's Kieran Theivam reflects on deadline day in the Women's Super League yesterday.<p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Thursday 23rd January

Adam Leventhal quizzes The Athletic's Leicester writer Rob Tanner on the club's plans for life after Jamie Vardy! Find out how their recruitment has changed since that fairytale title-winning season and if the Foxes are prepared for a summer of interest in breakthrough stars like James Maddison and Wilfred N'Didi... Plus, could Dimitri Payet really be on his way back to West Ham, is Danny Rose leaving Spurs this month AND David Ornstein on Arsenal!<p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Wednesday 22nd January

<p><strong>1. A Sterling saga soon?</strong> - 00:01</p><p><strong>2. Leroy Sane and Bayern Munich</strong> - 4:00</p><p><strong>3. Why does it take so long?!</strong> - 6:00 </p><p><strong>4. In other transfer news</strong> - 12:00</p><p><strong>5. Classic transfer sagas</strong> - 16:15</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Tuesday 21st January

<p><strong>1. Wacky contract clauses - </strong>00:01</p><p><strong>2. Life after Zaha? - </strong>14:10</p><p><strong>3. In other news</strong> <strong>- </strong>17:40</p><p><strong>4. Chris Wilder still rides the bus - </strong>20:33</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Exclusive: Man United Target Striker & What Has Changed at West Ham?

The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein sits down with Mark Chapman and reveals the striker Manchester United are keen to sign this window. The Athletic's Sam Lee &amp; Roshane Thomas join the podcast to discuss John Stones' future at City and examine what ten years under the stewardship of David Sullivan and David Gold has brought to West Ham United. There is also background on Arsenal's pursuit of PSG defender Layvin Kurzawa.<p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Monday 20th January

<p><strong>1. Daniel &amp; Jose</strong> - 00:01</p><p><strong>2. Fernandes to City? </strong>- 13:10</p><p><strong>3. Striker search </strong>-<strong> </strong>14:00</p><p><strong>4. Phil Hay on Leeds</strong> - 14:30</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Friday 17th January

<p><strong>1. Derby &amp; Rooney</strong><br>1:20 -</p><p><strong>2. 'In Other News'</strong><br>12:00 -</p><p><strong>3. The WSL Transfer window</strong><br>14:20 -</p><p><strong>4. Ashley Young and Bruno Fernandes</strong><br>19:00 -</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - David Ornstein special

<p><strong>1. How to source a transfer story</strong><br>1:20 -</p><p><strong>2. WhatsApp</strong><br>7:20 -</p><p><strong>3. The European transfer window</strong><br>10:00 -</p><p><strong>4. Timo Werner latest</strong><br>18:30 -</p><p><strong>5. FIFA Loan System</strong><br>20:00 -</p><p><strong>6. Bournemouth in trouble</strong><br>23:00 -</p><p><strong>7. Ornstein answers your Arsenal questions</strong><br>27:30 -</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Wednesday 15th January

Adam Leventhal is live from The Athletic HQ to bring you the latest on Gedson Fernandes' move to Tottenham... Find out why Norwich aren't spending despite being rooted to the foot of the Premier League table and what Arteta's arrival could mean for the futures of Lacazette and Aubameyang at Arsenal.Plus, how much would Danny Ings cost this month, is Zaha staying at Selhurst Park AND find out what The Athletic Newsroom is really like in January!<p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Tuesday 14th January

Will John Stones be reunited with Mikel Arteta at Arsenal? Why doesn't anyone want Jarrod Bowen and where is the Chelsea starlet Conor Gallagher heading this month? Jacqui Oatley brings you right up to speed on all the big stories of the day...Jacqui is also joined by The Athletic's North-East football writer George Caulkin for a fascinating insight into the pitfalls of the January transfer window.<p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Raiola Eyes Rashford, Fernandes latest & No England return for Vardy

The Athletic's David Ornstein &amp; Mark Chapman are joined by Leicester City writer Rob Tanner to explain why an England return for Jamie Vardy won’t happen &amp; how the club's transfer strategy with star names including James Maddison will play out. The Athletic's Manchester United writer Laurie Whitwell brings detail on United's pursuit of Bruno Fernandes and insight into the workings of super agent Mino Raiola - could he be adding Marcus Rashford to his talent roster? <p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Monday 13th January

Jacqui Oatley is joined by The Athletic's Wolverhampton Wanderers writer Tim Spiers to investigate how the club's special relationship with 'super-agent' Jorge Mendes really works...Plus, transfer updates from Spurs, Southampton, Newcastle and West Ham.<p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Friday 10th January

<ol><li>Danny Cowley interview - 00:01</li><li>In Other News - 13:00</li><li>Spurs coping without Kane - 16:00</li></ol> <p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Thursday 9th January

<ol><li>Updates from Newcastle, Brighton and Arsenal - 12.10</li></ol> <p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Wednesday 8th January

<ol><li>Latest from Manchester United - 10:50</li><li>Latest from Leeds - 16:40</li><li>Latest from Everton - 18:30</li><li>Latest from Aston Villa - 21:00</li><li>Adam answers your Watford questions - 22:00</li></ol> <p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Are Man City panicking?

<ol><li>In other news - 5:40</li><li>Behind the scenes at the Etihad - 8:50</li></ol> <p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Liverpool cool on Sancho & Pep's transfer targets

The Athletic's David Ornstein reveals a list of players on Manchester City's radar that includes the Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks. In conversation with Mark Chapman &amp; The Athletic's Dominic Fifield, David also answers questions about the changes Mikel Arteta is already making at Arsenal and where he thinks Norwich City's Tod Cantwell could end up next. <p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Winks to Man Utd & Villa's striker search

<p>In the first episode of The Athletic Transfer Daily Jacqui Oatley is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United writer Laurie Whitwell for insight into Utd's pursuit of Tottenham's Harry Winks, they also discuss the future of Jesse Lingard after the England midfielder recently joined up with super agent Mino Raiola. The Athletic's Aston Villa writer Gregg Evans also gives us the very latest on injury-hit Aston Villa's search for a striker to replace the stricken Wesley. </p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Arteta's first steps & bulletproof Ed

The Athletic's David Ornstein joins Mark Chapman to deliver exclusive background into Arteta's appointment, what the players think and reveals a new name in the frame to join him at Arsenal. The Athletic's Adam Crafton drops in to discuss Ed Woodward's position as Manchester United's CEO and why they still haven't appointed a director of football at Old Trafford. <p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

BONUS POD: Arteta Latest

The Athletic's David Ornstein brings you the very latest as Mikel Arteta holds talks with Arsenal about succeeding Unai Emery as manager. Listen to the full interview with David on The Athletic's Arsenal podcast Handbrake Off. <p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

An insight into the mind of Mesut Ozil

The Athletic's David Ornstein joins Mark Chapman to bring you an insight into the mind of Mesut Ozil after the Arsenal star's latest brush with unwanted headlines, we also get details of Jurgen Klopp’s new contract at Liverpool with insight from Simon Hughes, we hear from Rafa Benitez about a possible return to the Premier League and The Athletic's Dominic Fifield shares what he knows about Chelsea transfer targets now their ban has been lifted.<p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Ferguson's future as Everton boss and who is the front runner for Arsenal?

<p>The Athletic's David Ornstein joins Mark Chapman to examine where Everton go next and what the future holds for interim boss Duncan Ferguson. Oliver Kay is also in the studio to discuss the rise of British managers in the Premier League  and  David names who he sees as the front runner for the Arsenal job. </p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic now and get a  40% discount by going to  theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman </p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Who sacked Emery & what's the Arsenal succession plan?

<p> The Athletic's  David Ornstein joins Mark Chapman to deliver unparalleled insight into the sacking of Unai Emery and who will be the next Arsenal manager.  The Athletic's Sam Lee is also in the studio to discuss the possibility of Mikel Arteta heading to the Emirates and to give his thoughts on the mood music surrounding  Manchester City &amp; Pep Guardiola.  The Athletic's Watford writer Adam Leventhal brings the very latest from Watford following his exclusive on the dismissal  of Quique Sanchez Flores. </p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic using the special promo code UKPOD and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes.</p><p>SIGN UP NOW: http://theathletic.com/ukpod</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Why Levy swapped Poch for Mourinho - plus the latest on futures of Xhaka, Emery, Silva & Sancho

<p>Mark Chapman &amp; The Athletic's David Ornstein bring exclusive insight into the week's biggest football stories, including Pochettino's exit and Mourinho's arrival at Spurs, Jadon Sancho's growing unrest at Dortmund and Manchester United's search for a striker. All this plus the latest on the futures of Arsenal boss Unai Emery, his captain Granit Xhaka, and Everton's Marco Silva.</p><p><strong>TIMINGS</strong></p><ul><li><strong>02:00 - What other moves could Pochettino's departure trigger?</strong></li><li><strong>04:00 - Is Quique Sanchez Flores really on the brink at Watford?</strong></li><li><strong>07:00 - Why did Daniel Levy go for Mourinho and why did he decide to get rid of Pochettino?</strong></li><li><strong>10:00 - What role did the agents Pini Zahavi &amp; Jorge Mendes play in the Mourinho deal?</strong></li><li><strong>12:30 - Were the Spurs players consulted throughout the whole situation?</strong></li><li><strong>15:00 - Will Man Utd renew their interest in Poch? (with The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell)</strong></li><li><strong>17:00 - Are Man Utd interested in Erling Haarland, and could Raiola complicate things?</strong></li><li><strong>21:00 - Why is Jadon Sancho unhappy at Dortmund and where could he move to?</strong></li><li><strong>24:00 - Latest on the future of Unai Emery at Arsenal</strong></li><li><strong>27:30 - The Athletic's Patrick Boyland with the latest on Marco Silva's future</strong></li><li><strong>32:00 - How active will Spurs be in the transfer window?</strong></li><li><strong>37:00 - Latest on the future of Granit Xhaka at Arsenal</strong></li><li><strong>39:00 - Has the atmosphere at Arsenal reached boiling point?</strong></li></ul><p>Subscribe to The Athletic using the special promo code UKPOD and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes.</p><p>SIGN UP NOW: http://theathletic.com/ukpod</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>