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**The Daily Football Briefing**

Welcome to The Daily Football Briefing from The Athletic. It’s all the football news you need in ten minutes or less. Subscribe now and you’ll never miss another story.

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Latest Episodes:

Chelsea reach £115m Moises Caicedo transfer agreement with Brighton Aug 14, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

How did Chelsea win the battle for Moises Caicedo? David Ornstein has the inside details.

Is Kylian Mbappe staying at PSG? Peter Rutzler on what changed over the weekend.

And is Munich going mad for Harry Kane? Seb Stafford-Bloor was in Munich for Kane’s first match with Bayern.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Harry Kane agrees to join Bayern Munich Aug 11, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

What happens now as Harry Kane says yes to Bayern Munich? David Ornstein, Raphael Honigstein and Tim Spiers have the seismic transfer covered from all angles.

And how will Real Madrid deal with their major injury blow? Dermot Corrigan on possible replacement targets.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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What is Harry Maguire's Manchester United legacy? Aug 10, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

How will Harry Maguire be remembered at Manchester United? Carl Anka on his complicated career.

When will Liverpool’s complete the work to their midfield engine room? Andy Jones talks defensive issues on Merseyside.

And what are the Premier League cracking down as the new season approaches? Philip Buckingham gets you ready for the new rule changes ahead of the 23/24 season.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Why are Wolves moving on from Lopetegui? Aug 09, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

Why are Wolves changing manager just days before the new season? Tim Spiers with the latest movement at Molineux.

How will Chelsea deal with their latest injury blow? Simon Johnson on finding a replacement for Nkunku.

And what are Manchester United planning to do with their two West Ham transfer targets? Laurie Whitwell has the transfer insight on Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Harry Kane saga close to an end? Aug 08, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

Is there an end in sight to the Harry Kane transfer saga? David Ornstein has the latest developments.

Why have West Ham taken two months to sign a player? Seb Stafford-Bloor details the issues between David Moyes and Tim Steidten.

And how can England improve in the Women’s World Cup? Charlotte Harpur gives her insight.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Arsenal challenge for the Premier League title? Aug 07, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

Will Arsenal challenge for the Premier League title? Art de Roche was at Wembley and gives his thoughts.

Does Manchester City have enough first team squad depth? Mark Critchley has the answer.

Has Harry Kane played his last game in a Spurs shirt? Adam Crafton tells us what he thinks.

And after the US were dumped out, who are the new favourites to win the Women’s World Cup? From Melbourne, it’s Meg Linehan.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Tom Brady an owner of Birmingham City? Aug 04, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

Why is NFL legend Tom Brady getting involved with English second tier team Birmingham City? Gregg Evans has the details.

Germany are out of the Women’s World Cup … what happened - and how might England benefit? Abi Paterson with the latest from Australia and New Zealand.

How has Mauricio Pochettino changed things & what next in the transfer market? Matt Davies-Adams on Chelsea’s improvements.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Ben Green

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Is Josko Gvardiol worth €90m? Aug 03, 2023

Show notes

Today:

Josko Gvardiol is set to join Man City after RB Leipzig accepted a €90m bid for the 21 year old, but is he worth it? Seb Stafford Bloor tells why he just might be

What have we learned from Liverpool’s time in Singapore? Andy Jones brings us the latest from the Reds' tour

And as Gigi Buffon retires, how will the goalkeeping giant be remembered? James Horncastle reminisces

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Ben Green

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Is Dembélé leaving Barcelona for PSG? Aug 02, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

Why would Paris St. Germain’s interest in Ousmane Dembele be proving so complicated? Pol Ballús on the negotiations.

What is powering Bayern Munich’s Premier League transfer pursuits? Raphael Honigstein dives into Bayern’s financials.

And could we still see an England versus USA World Cup final? Charlotte Harpur has the latest on the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Ben Green

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What next for Kylian Mbappe? Aug 01, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

July 31st was an important date and another chapter in the Kylian Mbappe saga. But why? Peter Rutzler explains all

And Mbappe's not the only one with a question mark over his future, Charlie Eccleshare has the latest from the talks between Bayern Munich and Tottenham

Why do Arsenal want Brentford goalkeeper David Raya? A question many are pondering and Art de Roche answers

Are the USA in danger of exiting the World Cup at the group stage? It's not impossible but, as Meg Linehan tells us, the USWNT only have one mission

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Ben Green

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.