Episode 103 - Rebuilding Arsenal: Finding a LW and Evaluating Viktor Gyökeres
Ted and Patrick break down the moves Arsenal have made this summer, evaluate transfer rumours for squad fit and price, and discuss any potential holes the Premier League runner-ups may still need to address. How would Victor Gyokeres, Rodrygo, Eberechi Eze, Madueke, and many more fair for Arsenal? Enjoy!
Kim's part 1 of the Arsenal Rebuild: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-arsenal-rebuild-part-1-9109
Top 5 Takes video: https://youtu.be/eflqY4AVIis
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - A tough start to the year = accelerated moves?
01:45 - Tons of outgoings
02:43 - How do you retool the midfield?
03:18 - Christian Nørgaard
04:44 - Balancing the short term and the future
05:46 - An expensive summer on contract extensions alone
06:48 - Keeping Saka and Saliba
08:17 - Getting rid of players below their level
09:40 - Billy Carpenter and breaking down deep and mid blocks
12:10 - Arsenal NEED to free up the attack more
13:13 - Creativity on the left wing and more pace up front
14:00 - Does Rodrygo make sense?
14:59 - Arteta was too conservative last season + Myles Lewis-Skelly
17:09 - Overwhelming opponents with threats
18:12 - Versatile, intelligent squad, but not the quickest
19:12 - What will they choose to build for? Rodrygo gives long-term and immediate impact
19:55 - Make a move or hope Martinelli takes a leap?
20:44 - Maghnes Akliouche as an option? A 2nd winger or an attacking midfielder?
22:22 - Arsenal negotiating with Nwaneri
23:36 - Nwaneri could vanish the cost of one of these other rumoured moves
24:27 - Data and contract negotiations
25:47 - What young players need to know how to negotiate
26:53 - Noni Madueke
27:19 - Eberechi Eze - worth the price?
29:39 - Arsenal are practical this summer
30:35 - More minutes for other players? Havertz, Max Dowman, Nwaneri
31:15 - More minutes for Saka centrally?
32:30 - Breaking down a deep block/other styles
33:36 - Too much optimism?
34:05 - Who else are in for Rodrygo?
34:50 - Opinions on Noni Madueke
36:00 - Chelsea must sell a bunch of players
37:30 - Getting inspired by PSG and using Saka in a Dembele role?
38:20 - Madueke is not very risky
38:51 - Does missing on Rodrygo make paying 50m ok?
40:25 - Is Vikor Gyokeres FINALLY the guy at Striker?
40:56 - Does the base price make sense?
42:15 - Flat track bully stats?
43:18 - They need a Striker to compete across all their competitions, is this the best option?
44:38 - Havertz will still get minutes up top
46:12 - What about Hugo Ekitike and should they have signed Liam Delap?
47:00 - What to expect from Gyokeres if the move is completed?
47:55 - Sometimes you have to be hyper practical
48:14 - A TON of new additions, will there be a rough transition?
49:30 - The Premier League keeps getting better
50:10 - Anywhere Arsenal are miss profiling or missing out on a player?
51:23 - Arsenal are real contenders for every competition next season
52:14 - Go watch our Top 5 takes!
53:30 - B-roll (Holiday discussion, traveling with children, therapy W's and more!)
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Episode 102 - 5 EPL Teams Whose Fans Should Be WORRIED + Lyon players to target?
On this episode, Ted and Neel discuss 5 Premier League teams that should be worried about their summer window. Why should West Ham, Fulham, Aston Villa, Everton and Sunderland all be concerned? Then, the conversation switches to transfer rumours that just make sense to us this window and which players can teams try to get take from Lyon after they were relegated to Ligue 2? The conversation ends with discussion of the Club World Cup, US weather, and why it won't get fixed for the 2026 World Cup.
Kim's players that made her go "hell yeah": https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/3-radars-that-made-us-go-hell-yeah-de21
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:51 - West Ham
02:40 - Mark Noble and management problems
03:15 - Bad transfers last summer
04:18 - Their squad is between styles
05:08 - Aston Villa
05:52 - Narrowly missing the Champions League and the impact on PSR
07:25 - Villa need to consolidate
08:30 - Fulham
09:19 - Starting to get younger
10:33 - Everton need a LOT of help
11:25 - New ownership and new stadium + Jack Grealish?
12:31 - 8 player rebuild this window?
13:47 - Sunderland
14:27 - Sales that have made them some money
14:59 - Very different outlooks for the 3 promoted teams - Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland
16:41 - Ownership has a choice to make
18:35 - Rumours and Potential transfers
18:57 - Kota Takai and his giant stature
20:14 - His positioning and reading of the game
22:08 - The price and the EPL getting comfortable with Japanese imports
23:30 - Ardon Jashari to AC Milan
24:51 - Tijjani Reijnders comparison?
26:05 - Andreas Schjelderup to Como?
27:05 - How young he was when he broke in
28:11 - Versatility he provides
28:44 - Are como aiming to make themselves into a new icon of Italian football?
29:41 - Milos Kerkez to Liverpool
30:19 - Lyon's financial mess and John Textor
32:09 - Lyon used to one of the best run clubs in Europe
33:10 - Volatility over the last few years
33:56 - What players should teams be targetting from Lyon?
34:22 - Malick Fofana
35:37 - The many Fofana's
36:13 - Textor's history of irresponsible financial decisions
38:45 - Georges Mikautadze
40:13 - Lyon was bought for a BILLION Euros
41:05 - The Club World Cup has been fun
41:37 - Elements that could be precursors to the 2026 World Cup?
42:15 - City and Real Madrid investing heavily to win this tournament
42:45 - The heat is hurting the players
43:30 - 1994 World Cup game timing
44:28 - Northern Cities have been very hot this tournament
44:52 - How weather impacts gambling and the games as a whole
46:36 - How American weather is different than European
47:05 - The ideal European time zone is peak heat in the US
47:38 - Auckland City got a result
48:08 - Competitive integrity with weather delays?
48:59 - The concern isn't solvable
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Episode 101 - How much will Liverpool spend this summer? + Rashford to Newcastle?
On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss Barcelona signing Joan Garcia to be their goalkeeper of the future, Wolves signing Fer Lopez and if it makes sense, Marcus Rashford being linked to Newcastle, and Liverpool's transfer strategy and just how much they will spend this summer. The episode ends with discussion of PSG's interest in Illia Zabarnyi, Alberto Moleiro to Villareal, and Emi Martinez to Manchester United. Enjoy!
Kim's newsletter on Rashford and more:https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/newcastle-closing-in-on-future-england-no-1-goalkeeper-36e0
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Barcelona and Joan Garcia
02:21 - Barcelona needed an upgrade at GK + ter Stegen injury
03:45 - Garcia’s height and command of his box
04:38 - Questions about his sweeping ability?
06:00 - Barca's overall short squad
06:43 - ter Stegen's beef with the club
08:01 - Nico Williams should not happen, but it might + Man City crime spree
09:24 - Wolves bring in Fer Lopez
10:18 - Lopez' skillset
11:35 - Does the fee make sense?
13:14 - 3rd largest sale in Celta Vigo history
14:00 - Taking a gamble on this kind of player
15:38 - Cunha replacements and Wolves' transfer strategy
17:00 - Marcus Rashford to Newcastle?
17:49 - His time at Aston Villa
18:33 - What wages will he want? And What position would he play?
19:47 - This will be a huge gamble
21:31 - Newcastle have money, but can't afford to have too many misses
23:04 - Quansah to Liverpool
23:44 - Liverpool's spend so far this summer
24:20 - Quansah's potential + Fit at Liverpool going forward
26:10 - Liverpool's need to find help for Konate and Van Dijk
26:54 - Liverpool's huge squad turnover
27:34 - Going all in this summer
28:58 - How much are they going to spend this summer? 350m?
30:07 - Ilya Zabani to PSG?
31:00 - Makes sense for PSG + better than Huijsen?
33:21 - Is the fee too high? Does it matter because it's PSG?
35:26 - Alberto Moleiro to Villareal + Player profile
37:01 - Alex Baena replacement?
38:46 - Is the fee fair?
40:09 - Emi Martinez linked to Manchester United
40:59 - Martinez = Overrated?
42:04 - Maybe he's an upgrade, but the fee is crazy
42:45 - Unstoppable force vs Immoveable object
43:43 - Where to find Neel
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Episode 100 - Can this €63m wonderkid be Real Madrid’s Lamine Yamal? + CWC Check In
On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss the Club World Cup attendance issues, players and teams to watch at the tournament, why this tournament matters for teams, and what YOU should care about in this competition. Then, Real Madrid have made a €63m for 17-year-old Franco Mastantuono. How does he fit the squad, what position will he player, and is this a smart move for Real Madrid? The episode finishes with a pair of transfer rumours, Tottenham linked to Arnaud Kalimuendo and Andy Robertson's potential move to Atletico Madrid. Enjoy!
Neel's CWC Players to watch: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/5-young-talents-outside-europe-to-watch-at-the-club-world-cup-59ec
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Club World Cup attendance
02:20 - 500 people in attendance? + Why attendance is so low
03:40 - Timing + Cities the games are being played
04:35 - Does the CWC matter?
05:30 - Clubs who this tournament matters for + is the CWC too long?
06:25 - Bayern vs Auckland City = FIFA or OFC’s problem?
09:05 - Game that were more fun to watch
10:00 - FIFA vs UEFA competing for big games
11:03 - FIFA love money, but the CWC is great for small teams
12:35 - Rewarding teams for their Champions League success
14:10 - Pulling anti-racism campaigns + Fair trade analogy
15:38 - Gianni Infantino vs Sepp Blatter?
16:25 - Practical Issues with the CWC
17:48 - European Clubs may not be super interested
19:22 - The other teams are really going for it (money + proving themselves)
20:18 - All European semifinal?
20:35 - Other teams to watch out for - Al Ahly
21:34 - Botafogo + Lyon’s financial dependency
22:22 - Boca vs Benfica and Flamengo vs Esperance
23:09 - Mamelodi Sundowns
23:46 - Al Hilal and Inzaghi
24:38 - The talent Al Hilal have
25:36 - Why neutrals should enjoy this tournament
27:13 - Players linked to bigger clubs at the tournament
27:38 - Franco Mastantuono to Real Madrid for €63M
28:22 - Will he go straight into the team? + Diaz and Rodrygo
29:45 - What’s his best position?
30:42 - The talent coming out of River Plate
31:31 - River is VERY reliant on Mastantuano + his numbers
32:12 - Julian Alvarez comparison
32:56 - How will this transfer to Real Madrid?
34:12 - He will have to adapt his game a lot
35:10 - Similarities to Guler + Endrick, Diaz, and Rodrygo
36:25 - What will Xabi Alonso want to do?
37:23 - No clear path even in the long term? + Options if it doesn’t work
38:11 - Technical difficulties + How does he fit with Trent Alexander-Arnold?
38:57 - The CWC is a good place for Xabi Alonso to experiment
40:05 - Many of the European teams are in flux at this tournament
40:35 - Tottenham linked to Arnaud Kalimuendo + Will Son and Richarlison leave?
41:14 - He’s been getting interest for a while
42:15 - Does this move make sense? + fit with Thomas Frank
43:50 - What is his place in the squad?
44:59 - Jonathan David is free? But Kalimuendo is still just 23
46:07 - Andrew Robertson linked to Atletico Madrid?
47:10 - Atleti’s use of fullbacks + Robertson’s flexibility
48:30 - Atleti’s increasing squad age
49:40 - It’s ok only if it’s a reasonable fee
51:17 - Trippier comparison
51:45 - Atleti’s scouting is based on the amount of dog in a player
52:25 - DAZN’s Billion dollar spending
53:17 - Neel’s Players to watch at the CWC
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Episode 99 - Rebuilding Chelsea: Buying 2 World Class players + Who must be sold?
On this episode, Ted and Patrick take on the tough job of rebuilding Chelsea. Where do they even start, how do they handle all their assets, and what positions should they spend their money on? The guys analyze the squad and highlight players that would be smart signings this summer. Enjoy!
Kim's 1st Rebuilding Chelsea article: thetransferflow.com/p/the-chelsea-rebuild-part-1-9fbb
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Kim’s incredible fact
01:41 - A large group of 70th percentile players
02:25 - Making the Champions League + PSR nonsense
03:50 - Squad size and selling players
04:42 - Chelsea need to sell 10/15 players this summer
05:28 - Overspending on average players
07:00 - Large change in play style + xG chart
08:06 - Able to pick the right striker/LW
08:52 - What about the guys you can’t move?
10:17 - Unknowns surrounding club leadership + world financial state
11:15 - Utilizing Strasbourg
11:53 - What should their philosophy be?
12:13 - Finding a better striker than Delap?
12:41 - Giving young players a chance?
12:59 - Nicholas Jackson as your #1 striker?
13:47 - Delap was a smart move?
14:42 - Buying 2 world-class players - Starting with LW
15:19 - Mike Maignan as their GK + Rodrygo?
16:10 - Xavi Simmons to help Cole Palmer?
17:32 - Allows Enzo to not play as an attacking mid
18:24 - A 2-deep squad is necessary
18:43 - Jamie Gittens and buying unfinished players
20:33 - Liverpool set the LW market
21:28 - Quenda and Tyrique George
21:54 - Strasbourg and Gettier cases
23:06 - Too many players + Overpaying for them
23:50 - Why Rodrygo over other names?
25:27 - With their assets can they make an 80-100m move?
26:42 - Kim’s recap and players who can be sold + the Fofana’s
27:20 - Armando Broja’s poor form
28:34 - Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Omari Kellyman
29:01 - Carney Chukwuemeka and Lesley Ugochukwu
30:08 - What position for the 2nd World Class player? (GK or CB?)
30:47 - How Robert Sanchez was limiting Chelsea
31:36 - Who should they target? And for how much?
32:44 - James Trafford as an option?
33:45 - City have committed to their rebuild, Chelsea must do the same
34:18 - Do they need another CB?
35:40 - Marc Guehi as an option?
36:20 - Keeping Chalaba? Buying Antonio Silva or Alexsandro Ribeiro?
37:57 - 3 things Chelsea need to do
39:20 - Chelsea have been a bit smarter this summer? But so have other teams
40:22 - Man Down and Variance betting updates
41:00 - Club World Cup modelling and Neel Shelat
42:08 - B-roll - No context icing
44:17 - C-Roll - Muppets are perverts?
46:10 - Patrick Intro Fail + Ted’s song
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