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Liverpool have been rejected.
So why has Martín Zubimendi turned down a move to Anfield under new manager Arne Slot?
And are they at risk of being left behind by their busy rivals in the transfer market?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay and Simon Hughes
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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It’s been a year since the departure of Harry Kane from Tottenham.
But with record signing Dominic Solanke are Tottenham finally replacing their all-time record goalscorer?
And what can we expect from Ange Postecoglou’s second season in charge at Spurs?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Seb Stafford-Bloor
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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New coaches, new CEO, new Sporting Director - you name it - it’s been a summer, of upheaval at Manchester United.
That's before you even look at the transfer market!
But will the changes be enough for the drastic, improvement needed after finishing 8th in the Premier League last season?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United writers, and Talk of the Devils regulars Laurie Whitwell and Carl Anka to assess how Erik Ten Hag's men are preparing for the new season, while David Ornstein drops in with his take on the club's dealings in the transfer window.
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Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Laurie Whitwell and Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Pep Guardiola has entered the final year of his Manchester City contract.
With the uncertainty around many players futures, and the 115 charges still looming, could this be the end of an era at Manchester City?
Adam Levethal is joined by Phil Hay, lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter as well as our Manchester City writer Sam Lee to reflect on their eventful U.S tour, Julian Alvarez's potential €95m move to Atletico Madrid, and discuss whether this could be Pep Guardiola's last season in Manchester.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Phil Hay and Sam Lee
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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With just one win in five games, Chelsea’s US Tour hasn’t quite gone to plan, conceding four goals apiece to both Celtic and Manchester City along the way.
New boss Enzo Maresca blamed ‘old habits’ for their defensive misgivings after his side’s latest defeat to Real Madrid.
So, with the Premier League season just over a week away what should we expect from Chelsea?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Phil Hay, lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter as well as our Chelsea writer Liam Twomey to analyse their pre-season preparations, discuss how Maresca has settled as well as touching on the ever-chaotic transfer business heading in and out of Stamford Bridge.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay and Liam Twomey
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Fresh off an outstanding Euro 2024 campaign with Spain, Dani Olmo is close to a 60 million euro move to Barcelona.
But given their ongoing financial issues, how are Barca affording this?
And with plenty of stars already established in midfield, do they even need Olmo?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Pol Ballús and Tomás Hill López-Menchero
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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On today’s podcast we bring you our reporter Adam Crafton’s exclusive interview with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
With 561 goals for club and country and 12 league titles across four countries - he is truly one of football’s greats.
You’ll hear the former Manchester United, PSG, Milan and Sweden striker open up on his childhood, his tattoos, how Jose Mourinho got the best out of him, and… viewing himself as ‘God’.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Despite going close in each of the past two seasons, Arsenal have ultimately finished both empty-handed.
So is this the season Mikel Arteta finally delivers the Premier League title?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Art De Roche as well as Handbrake Off regular and former Arsenal winger Adrian Clarke to assess Arsenal's title chances ahead of the new season.
Italian football correspondent James Horncastle also shares his thoughts on the Gunners move for Riccardo Calafiori following his move to North London from Bologna.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
Related articles:
Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal’s new defender who got lifts from De Rossi and models his game on Stones - The Athletic
The five games Arsenal failed to score in last season: What lessons can be learned - The Athletic
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Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are just some of the teams in America during pre-season supposedly giving back to their fans abroad.
But is it enough? Do Premier League teams need to play competitive matches away from England to truly make this a global game?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Adam Crafton to discuss the importance of pre-season tours in the US for Premier League clubs with the likes of James McNicholas, Laurie Whitwell, Sam Lee and James Pearce also sharing their views while on tour.
Iain Macintosh also catches up with supporters in LA to ask how willing supporters in the USA are to see the teams they support play overseas.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Spain are deservedly champions of Europe.
So why are England once again unable to take the final step?
And will it be Gareth Southgate’s final game as manager?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Oli Kay, David Ornstein, Pol Ballus
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke & Jay Beale
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