The Transfer Flow Podcast

On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing Thomas Frank being linked to the Tottenham managerial job. Why is he the man to replace Ange Postecoglou, what does he bring to Spurs, and will Kieran McKenna replace him at Brentford? Next, Rodrygo is rumoured to be leaving Real Madrid, but should Arsenal make a move for the Brazilian? How much should he cost, is it smart for Arsenal, and what is the importance of price in player transfers? The episode ends with discussion of Anthony Elanga being linked to Newcastle (and Newcastle's recruitment challenges), Real Madrid interested in Álvaro Carreras at LB, and if Mike Maignan can FINALLY fix Chelsea's goalkeeping issues. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and where Ted has been 01:37 - Lionel Messi's success is due to...? 02:28 - Thomas Frank to Spurs? 03:32 - The squad is quite attractive for him 04:12 - Frank as a communicator + why Ange had to go 05:20 - Ted's history with Thomas Frank 07:22 - Spurs feels like the right spot for him 09:03 - Brentford's early season trroubles + getting value out of players 09:37 - 3 things Spurs are getting with Thomas Frank 11:20 - Spurs need a relaxed manager 12:20 - Kieran McKenna to replace him at Brentford? 13:25 - Traits of a successful manager at Brentford 14:01 - Concerns with Ipswich this season? 14:59 - Options if it's not McKenna? 16:11 - Frank has been there a long time, which makes this difficult 17:41 - But Brentford have been preparing for his right? 18:48 - Rodrygo a target for Arsenal's LW? 19:32 - The Market for Rodrygo 20:23 - Arsenal have picked players with in-check ego's 21:02 - An upgrade to Martinelli? 22:07 - Arsenal spending money on LW instead of a Striker? 23:27 - The context needed for Rodrygo's numbers 24:18 - The setup for Real Madrid's successful teams 24:56 - Arsenal have been missing a threat on both sides for years 26:07 - Putting all of Arsenal's pieces together 27:07 - Havertz vs. Martinelli 27:53 - Do they need to make a move this window? 28:47 - Price dominates everything on if a deal is good or not 29:40 - Player quality vs price + big misses HURT 30:58 - The problem with Manchester United's latest moves 32:31 - So what's a fair price for Rodrygo? 33:40 - The money isn't increasing and why teams are trying to sell 35:13 - Anthony Elanga to Newcastle 36:20 - Horrible dribbling stats 36:55 - Behind the scenes Newcastle Drama 38:23 - Dan Ashworth leaving and Paul Mitchell coming in 39:56 - Eddie Howe coming in 41:12 - Elanga's age + potential to improve 42:21 - Factors in Elanga's favor + getting sued out of existence 44:40 - Real Madrid interested in Alvaro Carreras 45:33 - What were United thinking not using the buy option? 47:33 - Carreras' skillset and history 48:21 - left backs are expensive 48:51 - United fans getting mad at us 50:18 - Mike Maignan to Chelsea? 51:20 - Chelsea's summer has been... good?? 52:04 - How much will Maignan cost? 52:33 - Sanchez folding under pressure 53:04 - Rebuilding Chelsea next week + the only way to get through it 53:30 - Upcoming Man Down episodes + TTF turning 1! 54:43 - B-Roll: Watch Patrick attempt to do our Intro + react to getting it done

On this episode, Patrick and Neel breakdown transfer rumours around the Premier League. They start with Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United, does this deal make any sense for United? Then, Manchester City have signed Tijjani Reijnders and are closing in on Rayan Cherki, but what do these moves mean for Pep Guardiola's side? Next, Arsenal are looking for a striker, but should they sign Benjamin Šeško or Viktor Gyökeres for their squad next season? And finally, a quick breakdown of why Chelsea want Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. Enjoy! Kim’s Jamie Gittens article: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/jamie-gittens-would-add-much-needed-speed-to-chelsea Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Manchester United’s transfer business and Bryan Mbeumo 01:41 - How much will Mbeumo cost? + United’s analytics 03:02 - Similarities to Cunha 03:32 - Mbeumo’s stats 04:24 - Fit at Man United? 05:26 - What happens to Amad? + Bruno Fernandes staying 06:25 - Did they make these moves assuming Bruno was gone? 07:46 - The trouble United have put themselves in 09:01 - Bigger club = better offensive numbers? 10:00 - Excited for Amad, yet making him play out of position? 10:59 - United are in a BAD spot 12:16 - What will this team look like? 13:19 - What will they end up doing in midfield? 14:25 - Moving on to Manchester City and signing Tijjani Reijnders 14:59 - Rayan Cherki for 35m? + expected assists 15:35 - Kevin De Bruyne replacement? + Lyon’s financial state 17:29 - Public perception of Cherki 18:08 - Why City didn’t try harder for Wirtz 19:29 - How does Cherki + Reijnders work for City? 21:42 - What does this mean for City’s press? 22:56 - Too many players who don't press well 24:27 - The same problem City faced this season 24:57 - Pepijn Lijnders joining Man City 26:02 - Giving City the benefit of the doubt + Rodri returning 27:20 - What happens to Nico Gonzalez? 28:35 - City do NOT have a good low block 30:02 - No lineup for solely pressing either 31:15 - Lack of success in recent transfer windows for City 32:30 - Sesko vs Gyokeres for Arsenal's striker? + P 33:28 - If the price is similar, who do you go for? Youth vs immediate impact? 34:40 - A clear choice for Neel - the ready to win option 35:13 - Too many questions with Sesko currently? 36:35 - Questions against low-blocks and consistency? 37:22 - Gyokeres' time in the Championship and Champions League consistency 38:17 - He CARRIED Sporting to a domestic double 40:16 - 27 vs 22 - is Gyokeres too old? 40:53 - Sesko's range of gifts (pace, strength, and height) 42:10 - Can Sesko perform without space to run into? 44:00 - Win now or future focused squad building? 45:46 - But what about Victor Osimhen? 46:45 - More money at Left Wing instead? 48:00 - The good thing for Arsenal 49:29 - Jamie Gittins linked to Chelsea 50:15 - The profile Chelsea need 51:24 - How about the price?

On this episode, Patrick and Hayden break down PSG's 5-0 beatdown of Inter Milan. How did Luis Enrique break down Inter's defense, are Inter set for a rebuild, do PSG need any changes to compete next year, and will Ousmane Dembele win The Ballon d'Or? Then, Rayan Ait-Nouri is rumoured to join Manchester City, but does he fit as Pep's next LB? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Real Madrid v Liverpool final comparison 02:02 - A shocking game for many Inter players 02:52 - Too much time off for Thuram and Martinez? 03:27 - PSG forced Inter to cover tons of ground 04:21 - PSG knew how to attack Inter's weaknesses 05:56 - Why couldn't Inter press high? 06:56 - How PSG used Dembele to create overloads 07:55 - When Inter tried to go man-for-man 08:35 - What's so special about Dembele this season? 09:11 - Dembele's talent + willingness to press 09:49 - The tactical flexibility and intelligence of PSG players 10:51 - The many ways PSG use Dembele + Paul Pogba traits 12:28 - How long can this continue for PSG? 13:02 - Selling Barcola? 13:50 - PSG have options for a number of players 14:30 - Inter need a retool, while PSG are set up to improve 16:34 - Can other teams imitate PSG's style? 17:12 - Should teams be more creative with who they use up front? 19:35 - What about teams that can't compete in the striker market? 20:24 - Liverpool and playing Luis Diaz up top 21:31 - Differences between Ligue 1 and EPL squad building 22:42 - How reproducible is PSG if all their players were bought for 50m+? 23:38 - IShowSpeed and the odd post-game 25:04 - How do Inter Milan start to retool? 25:49 - Free transfers and specific profile fits 26:46 - Best strategy to fix their midfield? 27:20 - Barella's value + age 27:55 - Lots of changes for many Serie A teams 29:31 - The risk of a squad full of more experienced players 30:56 - Manchester City pushing for Rayan Ait-Nouri 31:35 - Is Pep changing how he uses fullbacks? 32:24 - Crossing threat + reconfiguration with Kevin De Bruyne leaving? 33:17 - Switching back to a back 4? 34:11 - Why City are switching gears 35:03 - What would you lose by getting Ait-Nouri and what should you pay? 37:08 - Changes to current City squad members roles? 38:36 - Making a more diverse attack for City 39:35 - The amount of talent coming out of France is absurd

On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss the Champions League final between Inter Milan and PSG. What do the previous rounds tell us about this game, will set pieces be the key, and how will both squads set yp with and without the ball? Then, João Pedro is rumoured to leave Brighton, but is he worth 60m to Liverpool, Newcastle, or Chelsea? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Inter Milan and PSG both are quite healthy 02:23 - What can previous rounds tell us about this final? 04:25 - Squad differences in average age 06:43 - How squad differences inform how teams play 07:42 - PSG should have more possession and a fast start 08:51 - How Inzaghi and Inter will respond 09:35 - What can PSG learn from Barcelona? 10:42 - Starting Barcola over Doue? 11:42 - Switching the ball + Vitinhas role 12:59 - PSG vs low blocks this season 13:52 - How will PSG unlock them? 14:52 - No threat for PSG on deep crosses? 16:33 - Inter will not care about PSG’s aggression 17:41 - Inter’s long ball threat 20:12 - Inter have many more options than PSG 22:33 - PSG only have one option 23:16 - Inter’s forwards against PSG’s centerbacks 25:17 - Inter have a HUGE set piece advantage 28:06 - Inter substitute AGGRESSIVELY 28:46 - Can this leave them weaker to end the game? 30:30 - PSG taking an early lead would be interesting 31:52 - Bastoni’s ability to put balls in the penalty area 32:37 - Will PSG’s attackers make the runs to help their fullbacks? 33:36 - Luis Enrique’s history of interesting decisions 35:57 - Can PSG make Inter step out and press? 38:09 - PSG may need to solve their problems this summer 40:23 - Joao Pedro transfer rumours 40:42 - Pedro linked to Newcastle, Chelsea and Liverpool 41:10 - Pedro has no set position 42:57 - He is a very streaky player 43:46 - What price is Pedro ACTUALLY worth? 44:37 - Pedro’s stats have decreased since last year 46:09 - For 60M you’d expect more, not a depth piece 46:41 - How would Pedro help Liverpool? 47:19 - Pedro doesn’t fit Liverpool’s needs 47:45 - Pedro’s fit at Chelsea 48:40 - Chelsea play best in transition, which Maresca wants to avoid 49:30 - Would Chelsea pay 60M? 50:32 - What about Newcastle? 51:42 - Fitting into a 2nd striker role? 53:14 - Brighton need to move on at Forward 53:51 - So what should teams actually pay for Pedro? 54:23 - Where to find Neel + Manchester United playing Sergio Aguero in Asia??

On this episode, Patrick and Hayden recap the 2024/25 Premier League season. Were Aston Villa robbed of a Champions League spot, how do Manchester City fix their problems, what can Newcastle do to improve their squad, and did Tottenham have a better season than Arsenal? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Aston Villa lose out on the Champions League 02:36 - It never felt like Villa had control in this game 03:48 - Disallowed goal 05:15 - How Kamara’s absence hurt Villa 06:42 - Europa League + Emery’s track record 08:02 - Was Forest’s slip up inevitable? 09:18 - A successful season still? 10:38 - Forest when scoring first 11:39 - Will they revert to their xG? 12:27 - What to think about Forest going forward 15:04 - Newcastle losing 1-0 to Everton 15:16 - Does Liam Delap fix their problems? 16:43 - Fitting with Isak 17:23 - Newcastle and the back 3 + Eddie Howe 17:51 - Why Delap makes sense 19:46 - Newcastle back in the Champions League 20:51 - Newcastle don't need to retool that much 22:11 - Tottenham are in an interesting spot 23:36 - The need for an on the ball playmaker 24:42 - High upside gambles + getting players out of Barcelona 25:50 - They can't get consumed by the trophy win 27:03 - Manchester City's fall from grace 28:24 - We expected Pep to fix everything - it didn't happen 29:18 - Transfer work also subpar now? 30:16 - Will Rodri be enough? 31:22 - Lack of confidence that it will get better for City 34:00 - Khusanov was a Walker replacement, but doesn't fit the system 34:32 - Move Rico Lewis to the inside? 35:45 - Rodri can't solve EVERYTHING 36:21 - Pep's final years will be spent finding the blueprint for what comes next 37:13 - The gap between relegated teams and 17th 38:00 - Is the prem cutting loose of the English football pyramid? 39:03 - What chance do the promoted teams have? 40:09 - Will Leeds have to change their style? 40:56 - Do the FA/Premier League have to step in to change something? 41:48 - What's the best plan to stay up in the Premier League? 42:57 - We expect teams that go down to be in the playoffs 42:45 - Our plans for upcoming episodes #premierleague #epl #manchestercity #astonvilla #newcastle #nottinghamforest #arsenal #tottenham #chelsea #football #soccer

On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss Tottenham ending their trophy drought after 17 years by winning the Europa League. Is it enough for Ange Postecoglou to keep his job? Then, Manchester United have been linked to Matheus Cunha, but are there better options out there? We take a look at 4 options that may work out better for United. Enjoy! Kim's Cunha Article: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/manchester-united-will-sign-matheus-cunha-they-shouldn-t-de0c Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Spurs' trophy drought ended + the game 02:41 - Both teams were bad at defending set pieces 04:24 - United against a low block 05:05 - Inverted wing backs + Why did Garnacho not start? 06:27 - United's player selection 08:06 - Problems with United's attack 09:30 - Repeated crosses + Diogo Dalot 11:52 - Poor coaching from Amorim? 12:54 - Lenny Yoro's effort 13:51 - Should Spurs keep Ange Postecoglou? 15:08 - Injures hit them hard 16:35 - It's not just firing 18:12 - Over a 100M loss 19:00 - Cunha to United? 20:15 - Are United fine in this position? 23:10 - Options other than Cunha? 23:26 - Jonathan David 24:51 - He can play many roles 27:03 - Good with both feet + Fit with Zirkzee 30:17 - His versatility gives United options 32:18 - Option #2 - Evann Guessand from Nice 34:14 - A much more reasonable fee + owning multiple clubs 37:20 - He already knows the system 39:30 - A younger profile: Eliesse Ben Seghir 41:14 - Some injury concerns? 43:42 - Aspects he can grow 45:45 - What should he cost? 47:00 - Monaco's tax may cause an issue 47:58 - DON'T make him a touchline player 49:15 - A better risk than Cunha? 50:42 - Option #4: Malick Fofana 51:38 - Similarities to Garnacho 52:17 - Get him for cheap? 55:03 - More of a passer than Garnacho 56:25 - This move allows United to bank some money 57:49 - Which of the 4 options is the best?

On this episode, Ted and Patrick take a look at how to rebuild Tottenham. Should Ange Postecoglu remain, who should replace him, and what positions do they need to improve? The guys look at what their rebuilding strategy should be, which players they should target, and how Tottenham can increase their skill floor. Enjoy! Tottenham Rebuild Part 1: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-tottenham-hotspur-rebuild-part-1 Tottenham Rebuild Part 2: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-tottenham-hotspur-rebuild-part-2-9652 Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Getting in trouble early 02:00 - Mochi and Paratici 03:45 - Where Spurs are in the table 04:34 - Finishing below Everton and Wolves 05:11 - Ange Postecoglu this season 06:06 - Champions League still a possibility 07:21 - Tottenham’s style and comparison to Arsenal 09:12 - Would you want to sit in the press room like Ange this season? 10:45 - Would you fire Ange regardless of the Europa result? 12:00 - How the rebuild looks with Ange gone 12:55 - Obvious profiles missing from the squad 13:51 - The team should be better regardless of who’s in charge 14:19 - Names for the coaching job 15:19 - The timeline for this rebuild 16:06 - Archie Grey and Lucas Bergvall 17:13 - They need to raise the squad floor 18:09 - Being open to selling anyone 19:38 - Brennan Johnson is singularly focused 20:51 - Pep at Bayern + player education levels 21:44 - Midfield = Spurs biggest area of need? 22:40 - Signing Mathys Tel? 23:36 - Soungoutou Magassa and Lamine Camara 25:37 - Taking guys from the Dutch or Portuguese league? 26:40 - Pepelu? 27:39 - Don’t overpay + Looking at France? 28:11 - Will Still a good option? 29:15 - Hugo Sotelo an underrated option? 29:46 - The BEST 3 leagues for Tottenham to buy from? 31:11 - Lucien Agoumé from Sevilla? 32:40 - Spurs don’t have the ability to pay the top prices - so diversify risk 33:45 - Make Tel permanent.. But for a lower price? 35:13 - Nico Paz from Como/Real Madrid? 36:02 - Madrid may not have room for him currently 37:07 - Paz’ skillset 37:32 - Son Heung-min is aging out 38:59 - Spurs should go for Rayan Cherki 41:31 - For ~30M he’s worth the risk 42:00 - A frontline with too little pace? + Ted’s storytime from Brentford 43:36 - Ted’s favourite player for them that isn’t actually possible: Ansgar Knauff 44:30 - Romano Schmid? 45:19 - Tottenham don’t need home runs, they need doubles and to keep costs low 45:48 - They spent WAY too much last summer 46:54 - Trevor Chaloba as a CB option? 48:22 - Hunt for the best players on relegated teams 49:38 - Would should Spurs choose as manager? 49:56 - Pat thinks Thomas Frank 50:37 - Will Palace let Oliver Glasner go? 51:06 - Would Francesco Farioli fit in? Or Will Still? 53:01 - We want to hear from YOU 43:34 - Check out our track record 54:00 - B-Roll (Meeting Celebrities, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Patrick’s love for Tilda Swinton) 55:42 - C-roll (Tottenham talk, teams Americans are fans of, and Jozy Altidore (Albacore)) #tottenham #thfc #premierleague #coys #epl #heungminson #sonheungmin #solanke #angepostecoglou #postecoglou #soccer #football #europaleague #championsleague #ucl #fyp #foryou

In this episode, Patrick and Hayden break down what a move for Jeremie Frimpong would say about Liverpool’s long-term vision under Arne Slot. They also turn their attention to Ajax, where, despite sitting at the top of the table, coach Francesco Farioli is facing criticism from fans. Meanwhile in Italy, Antonio Conte continues to work his magic — could he really be on the verge of delivering another miracle Scudetto? And to wrap things up, they spotlight a Championship player you’ll want to keep an eye on. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:28 Jeremie Frimpong to Liverpool 02:27 Hayden's thoughts on Frimpong and his fit at LFC 05:46 What Liverpool's Transfer Strategy Reveals 08:02 Jorrel Hato16:38 Eredivisie League 17:00 Ajax Breakdown: What's Going Wrong 21:37 Farioli criticised by fans 24:43 Farioli Coach Style 30:28 Serie A Title Race 34:50 Antonio Conte manager analysis 38:55 Napoli Team Analysis 42:38 Championship Player You Need To Watch 51:19 Outro and What's Coming Next

In today's episode Patrick and Ted break down the biggest transfer rumours and burning questions in the world of football. Chelsea are linked with Rafael Leão but why might the Portuguese star not be the right fit for the Blues? Rodrygo to Liverpool is gaining traction – can the Reds pull it off and how much should they pay? Should Ruben Amorim leave Manchester United? Arsenal are reportedly eyeing Jamie Gittens – but how should they approach the winger market this summer? Enjoy Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 Ted's background in football space 01:47 Juicy transfer rumours 02:01 Rafael Leão to Chelsea 04:32 Rafael Leão analysis 09:15 Why Chelsea should avoid Leão 11:16 Jamie Gittens player analysis 12:05 Ted's thoughts on Gittens 12:30 Gitten's price13:00 European League excitement and competitiveness 13:40 Questions about Gittens physicality 14:10 Need for Arsenal to sign a left winger 14:27 Tons of promise in Martinelli at Arsenal 15:11 Arsenal's need to take risks 17:00 Mikel Arteta's thoughts on Arsena l17:35 Liam Delap to Arsenal 19:14 Arsenal concerns 22:02 Patrick and Ted's thoughts on Mikel Arteta 28:00 The struggles of Ruben Amorim at Man U 30:00 Manchester United perspective on Ruben Amorim 30:58 Roy Keane to coach Man U 31:20 Allegri nightmare to work with 31:30 Zinedine Zidane for head coach 31:50 Man United's problem 35:33 Nottingham Forest and Leicester City 37:20 Brentford in 8th place 37:40 Ancelotti off to Brazil? 39:20 Ted's thoughts on Brentford 43:07 Rumours of selling Mbeumo and Visser 43:30 Liverpool eyeing Rodrygo 44:24 Patrick's thoughts on Rodrygo 48:25 Rafael Leão versus Rodrygo 50:50 Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City rumour 59:00 Outro (ManDown Podcast, Variance Betting, TransferFlow Newsletter)

In this episode, Patrick and Neel break down Inter's dramatic win over Barcelona—a victory that almost slipped away due to their questionable lead management. Despite the victory, was Inter's performance really as solid as it seemed, or did they nearly throw it all away? On the other side, PSG survived a shaky start against Arsenal to secure their place in the final, but their early mistakes raise big questions. Can they correct those errors before the final? Are they prepared for the big stage, or will their issues come back to haunt them? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:17 - Inter Milan vs Barcelona02:20 - Differences between Leg 1 and 203:08 - Barca’s high press spooked Inter after going up 2-004:37 - Barca can chase, but cannot hold a lead05:23 - Inter’s runners getting forward06:12 - Inter’s lead management was disappointing07:52 - Inter’s defense + Eric Garcia09:02 - Garard Martin + Lamine Yamal vs Dimarco09:39 - A clear weakness10:24 - The game at 2-211:37 - Inter’s aging side12:33 - Inter’s injury issues13:43 - Inter were able to calm things down + the sub that changed the game14:25 - Inter’s late goal deflated Barcelona + Araujo15:19 - Barcelona’s substitutions16:35 - Barcelona didn’t try to see the game off18:29 - Barcelona need to add a game controller19:22 - Arsenal vs PSG20:30 - The problem with xG in this tie21:25 - PSG kept going long22:15 - Saka was kept quiet22:51 - Arsenal’s long throws23:52 - Arsenal had weird,sloppy turnovers24:43 - PSG struggle to contain a powerful runner26:32 - A good press, but Arsenal don’t Capitalize28:04 - What’s the point of building a team of giants?29:25 - Arteta was too conservative with substitutions30:14 - Should they have moved Saka central?31:23 - Arsenal and Barcelona are opposites of each other33:47 - Arsenal can shut teams down, but it’s tough if they go down34:40 - It’s clear what Arsenal need this summer36:18 - Inter Milan vs PSG UCL Final preview37:24 - Backing Inter because of how flexible they are?38:16 - Targeting Marquinhos and Pacho39:13 - PSG’s press and how Inter can adapt40:58 - Inter against Bayern’s press41:48 - Happy for either team to win

On this episode, Patrick and Ted discuss how they would Rebuild Liverpool. They’re fresh off winning the Premier League title, but Liverpool have many holes they need to fill this summer. How will they replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, will they buy a backup for Mohamed Salah, and what’s up with them at Striker? Plus, they need to find a CM which will cost them a fortune. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps;00:00 - Intro01:43 - Why should people listen to us?03:03 - Liverpool occasionally take chances04:14 - Why Liverpool are in this position04:52 - What Liverpool fans want + what extending the Stars actually gets them06:53 - Was signing Salah and Virgl Van Dijk a good idea?07:21 - Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving08:12 - The physicality of their CBs09:10 - Replacing both fullbacks09:45 - Other positions of need11:51 - The fullback market12:50 - The Right Back market13:51 - Vanderson as an option15:55 - Is he resilient enough?16:32 - Arnau Martínez17:18 - What about Bradley + Martinez is a City Group player18:57 - Óscar Mingueza20:09 - Older age profiles21:48 - Lutsharel Geertruida23:11 - The RB System24:25 - The Left Back Market and Andy Robertson25:50 - What Profile are they looking for?26:14 - Milos Kerkez26:44 - Locking in a good defensive option?28:08 - Leaving the left winger too much to do?28:47 - Activating Salah29:46 - Jorrel Hato at LB?30:42 - Will Ajax sell?31:55 - Antonee Robinson??33:00 - Not an elite passer, but a good age profile34:07 - Rayan Aït-Nouri an option?36:15 - It’s all about maximizing profile and versatility37:38 - Spening big money on CB for Dean Huijsen?39:06 - How good is Huijsen really?40:09 - Liverpool have a lot of needs40:29 - Finding a new CM - Adam Wharton41:46 - Who else is in for him?42:40 - Do they want to do everything this summer?43:39 - Nicolò Rovella would be fun45:26 - Strikers Liverpool are linked with - Alexander Isak46:35 - Benjamin Šeško an option?48:11 - Is he worth 40m?50:11 - Gonçalo Ramos51:25 - PSG players are hard to figure out52:25 - No DREAM player? + A weird era for strikers53:57 - CB’s are such good athletes now53:45 - Marmoush was the most ready recently55:10 - Gyokeres and Osimhen56:27 - Backups for Mo Salah + It’s a difficult problem57:30 - Bryan Mbuemo?59:07 - Something more creative?59:32 - 2 players that moved last summer01:00:24 - Tyler dibbling for 100m? What’s the real price01:01:31 - Maghnes Akliouche01:02:54 - Salah is well-built01:04:36 - Liverpool have bought from that system01:05:35 - Rodrygo and Nico Williams?01:06:50 - Tottenham for next week!01:07:12 - B-Roll (Met Gala, Andre 3000, and Tiktokers at the Oscars)

On this episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss the UEFA Champions League Semifinals. Lamine Yamal was incredible, but Inter Milan feel confident they can defeat Barcelona after a 3-3 draw. PSG kept Arsenal scoreless for a 1-0 win, but were Arsenal better than you might think? To close the episode the guys talk Darwin Nunez. What's his skillset, what teams could be good landing spots for him, and should clubs take a risk for the potential huge benefit? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps: Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Barcelona vs Inter Milan 01:58 - Inter struck early to go up 2-0 02:41 - Lamine Yamal announced himself on the world stage 03:41 - How Lamine generates so much power from small distances 04:40 - Is he the best player in the world? 05:34 - xG and Inter’s 2nd half 07:07 - Inter’s confidence grew during the game 07:56 - Players that are non-factors, but Barca still performs 08:15 - Pedri’s crossing 08:49 - Raphinha’s screamer 09:50 - Substitutions during the game 10:15 - Szczęsny is a geography teacher 10:55 - Incredible moments in this game 12:29 - Denzel Dumfries ability and performance this game 13:52 - He’s a big game player 15:09 - Barcelona will be scared of him in the 2nd leg 15:51 - Both teams want to attack the right side 16:48 - Inter at the San Siro 17:02 - Arsenal vs PSG 17:54 - The game changed 25 minutes in 19:11 - Arsenal are resilient 20:01 - Donnarumma made Arsenal change their style 21:32 - xG oddities 22:48 - What made the change for Arsenal? 24:18 - The midfield matchup 26:19 - Baiting the opponents and exploiting that 27:06 - Arsenal did not have many options this match - how can Arteta change this? 27:55 - Kai Havertz missed 29:17 - Do Arsenal need a different profile? 30:12 - Merino at CF next week? 30:46 - Will Dembele be healthy? How will PSG adjust? 33:31 - All 4 teams showed themselves well 33:56 - Darwin Nunez on the Market 34:42 - Decline in pressing hurts him + What’s his skillset 36:30 - Atletico Madrid or Atalanta? 37:05 - As a pair with Julian Alvarez 37:47 - How does he fit at Atalanta? 39:15 - Interesting potential options (Real Betis, Bournemouth, and Monaco) 40:36 - Fit at Arsenal? 41:08 - Aston Villa? 42:16 - Nunez + Arteta 43:01 - A good Rashford replacement for Villa? 43:51 - Leeds could be interesting 45:06 - Como and Fabregas? 46:14 - Is Nunez enough to keep Leeds up? 48:17 - A team willing to task a risk can have huge benefit 50:59 - Where to find Hayden #barcelona #arsenal #championsleague #psg #intermilan #ucl #lamineyamal #raphinha #pedri #saka #arteta #dumfries #yamal #darwinnunez #darwinnúñez #liverpool #arneslot #football #soccer #fyp #foryou

On this episode, Patrick and Ted rebuild Manchester United. Which Striker should they go for, what positions do they need to improve (hint: a lot of them), and what players can they keep in their squad? Should they go after Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres, Liam Delap or someone else? Or should they splurge on a midfielder instead? All that and more on todays episode, enjoy! Part 1 of our Rebuilding Manchester United Newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-manchester-united-rebuild-part-1 Part 2 of our Rebuilding Manchester United Newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-manchester-united-rebuild-part-2 Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps: Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - United should be better than this 01:47 - United could finish 17th 02:33 - It’s been good to see United fans suffer a bit 03:19 - Rebuilding United is hard because they have SO FEW resources 04:06 - Their books are depressing, but they have some young talent 05:27 - How are United broke while Chelsea have infinite money 06:12 - United have made tons of mistakes, especially with wages 07:47 - This is a multi-year rebuild 08:49 - Amorim has been honest about this hurting 10:19 - United should NOT go for super specialized players 10:49 - Christian Eriksen = Tin Man 11:32 - They lack athleticism 12:50 - Garnacho and Diallo 13:11 - Their Next Center Forward - Darwin Nunez, Victor Osimhen, Someone else? 14:36 -Darwin and someone to pass to him 16:35 - United can’t shop at premiums anymore 18:24 - Two approaches they can go for 19:52 - The near term option 20:51 - The extreme discipline option 22:19 - Better teams get value out of players 24:20 - If they want a striker, where should they look? 25:49 - Discount Striker and amazing CM? 26:50 - Osimhen or Gyokeres? 27:56 - Jonathan David and Georges Mikautadze 28:27 - Being connected to lesser tier clubs 30:17 - Liam Delap 32:20 - Playing higher variance 33:23 - What’s the plan and who is executing it? 34:13 - Comparison to Liverpool and Arsenal 35:55 - Lionel Messi and doing the right thing 37:11 - Nunez as the answer to structured football 37:47 - Boniface for cheap? 39:06 - Ederson 40:04 - Should’ve bought Joao Neves not Lenny Yoro 40:51 - Rebuilding from 14th to 7th is not 4th to 1st 41:35 - Angelo Stiller 43:30 - Is Cunha too expensive? 44:11 - Adding a changing room problem? 47:40 - Jean-Philippe Mateta 48:36 - United have to shop much deeper in the market 50:08 - Should they gamble on unknown, cheap guys? 51:07 - Buying from surplus English academies 53:25 - They have to fill their needs 55:04 - Xavi Simons and Soungoutou Magassa 56:35 - They need high floor guys 57:17 - Benefiting from a 2nd team? 58:24 - United fans this will take TIME 1:00:48 - Sign 23/24 year olds for the long term plan 1:02:33 - A couple enjoyable players go a long way 1:04:54 - B-Roll (Dorgu, Johnny Evans, and continuity) #manchesterunited #manutd #premierleague #manunited #garnacho #amaddiallo #osimhen #striker #gyokeres #liamdelap #liverpool #arsenal #amorim #football #soccer #foryou #fyp

On this episode, Patrick and Neel break down the semifinals of the UEFA Europa and Conference Leagues. Can Tottenham finally end their trophy drought? Should Chelsea prioritize making the Champions League over winning the Conference League due to their financial situation? Patrick gets quizzed on his ball knowledge, as well as his pronunciation of Finnish teams. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Manchester United vs Athletic Club 03:19 - Are Athletic Club Favorites? 04:10 -Does the first leg being at San Mames help United? 05:19 - Neither United or Athletic Club have been tested in the knockouts 06:07 - Athletic Club's low block is their identity 07:20 - Nico Williams to miss at least 1 leg 08:43 - United don't really ever have a plan 10:01 - La Liga is more conservative than the Premier League 11:26 - Tottenham vs Bodø/Glimt 12:37 - The set up for Tottenham to bottle it + the BEST home field advantage? 13:58 - Glimt's playstyle 15:37 - Tottenham's job is simple + Glimt's transfer scams 17:48 - Spurs should be able to dominate the ball 18:53 - Spurs recent form is shocking 20:25 - Spurs vs Nottingham Forest (cross spamming) 21:15 - These are really good fixtures 22:25 - Kjetil Knutsen's contribution to Glimt's success 23:44 - Chelsea vs Djurgården 24:50 - Djurgården have came out of nowhere + their injury list 26:40 - Goalkeeper heat maps and Neel is David Attenborough 27:34 - Players to watch for Djurgården 28:49 - Patrick tries to pronounce Finnish teams 31:45 - Chelsea likely blow them away 32:17 - Do Chelsea prioritize making the champions league? 35:15 - Real Betis vs Fiorentina 36:58 - Who has a better chance against Chelsea? 39:48 - The threat of Moise Kean for Fiorentina 41:35 - The only unbeaten La Liga team against Barcelona this season 43:17 - What if Betis can't get a positive field tilt against Chelsea? 45:00 - The first leg at Betis + 3 Straight final losses for Fiorentina?

On this episode, Patrick and Hayden recap the action from the 2nd leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals and look ahead to the Semifinal matchups. Who will come out on top from Barcelona vs. Inter Milan and Arsenal vs. PSG? The guys predict the semifinals at the end of the episode and share their thoughts on this UCL campaign as a whole. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Inter Milan advance over Bayern Munich 01:58 - Inter are comfortable in their own skin + Set pieces 03:30 - How important is Bastoni? 04:50 - Inter is old, is this their last chance? 06:05 - Results by committee at striker - other positions to follow? 06:59 - Olise was Bayern’s creative hub - How much did they miss Musiala? 08:43 - Both teams would’ve felt hard done if they were knocked out 09:13 - Barcelona lose their first game of 2025, but advance over Dortmund 10:03 - Dortmund exploited Barca’s high line - Can Inter do the same? 11:48 - Will inter Target Barca’s left side? 13:06 - Barcelona vs. Inter Milan will be a game of transitions 13:50 - What will Hansi Flock focus on? 14:50 - Inter scored on set pieces, but were also vulnerable to them 16:13 - Aston Villa vs PSG 17:21 - Were PSG uncertain about how Villa were going to play? 18:10 - Villa nearly came back + Rashford was incredible 19:59 - Why did PSG set up like they did? 21:38 - When Rashford went off Villa lost energy 22:25 - Is this PSG’s main weakness? 24:09 - Real Madrid vs Arsenal 24:55 - No concerns for Arsenal on the defensive side of the ball 25:17 - Saliba’s first coach was Mbappe’s father 26:20 - Dembele’s versatility could be key 26:58 - Unimpressed by the Arsenal attack? 28:00 - Impact of Partey’s yellow 28:33 - Real Madrid attempted 43 crosses 29:36 - Luis Enrique is really flexible 31:21 - Who replaced Partey’s physicality? 32:08 - Having the home leg first could play a big role 32:49 - Arsenal are not healthy compared to PSG, so Arteta must adapt 33:52 - Predictions for the semifinals 36:09 - The BEST champions league in a long time 36:47 - We’ve ended up with the strongest teams that are playing the best football

On this episode, Patrick and Ted roundup the action from the Premier League over the weekend. Have Manchester City figured it out, are Chelsea doomed, can Newcastle make the Champions League, and who will replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham? Then, the conversation switches to Germany for discussion of Thomas Muller's greatness. Is he underappreciated by fans? Enjoy! Man Down podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ManDown.Podcast Luis Enrique and Mbappe: https://en.as.com/videos/luis-enriques-mind-blowing-leadership-talk-to-mbappe-stuns-everyone-v/ Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Premier League round up + top 5 race 03:14 - Manchester City’s different setup vs Palace 04:11 - Did Pep get inspired by Arsenal’s academy? 04:58 - Making fullbacks out of midfielders? 07:15 - What happens to City the next 6+ games? + Ederson’s assist 08:12 - Is Pep weak at developing players early? 09:29 - City’s Academy is no longer elite level? + Players on other teams 10:39 - Can City keep this up? 11:50 - Newcastle defeat Manchester United + United’s defensive issues 13:06 - Amorim set his team up to install principles, not to succeed 14:27 - Rough remaining fixtures 15:15 - Newcastle have taken care of business 16:23 - Chelsea vs Ipswich 17:45 - Nothing has been resolved since the autumn 18:58 - Questions about the manager? Go hire Kieran McKenna? 20:07 - Fire coaches FAST until you strike gold 23:10 - What happens if Chelsea miss on the UCL? 24:28 - Do Villa have a chance? 26:16 - Ange Postecoglou WILL be sacked 28:05 - Bad defending in Spurs vs Wolves 28:38 - Bournemouth haven’t won in 2.5 months 29:43 - Thomas Frank or Iraola if you’re Daniel Levy? 31:04 - Squad fit + Clashing with Levy 32:34 - Spurs need a DM 34:55 - Thomas Muller is UNDERRATED 35:47 - Italy to extend his career? 37:17 - His output almost never gets talked about 38:31 - Patrick thinks Muller is annoying 39:16 - G/A per season 40:32 - The brain required for these numbers is astonishing 42:08 - Lewandowski was the 3rd best player in the world for a long time 43:13 - Muller typifies German Football 43:44 - Guirassy touch + story 46:08 - Max Beier 47:56 - What if Germany had Lewandowski? 49:03 - B-roll (Voice Notes, breaking rules, Luis Enrique and Mbappe, football talk, and Morning Bean)

On this episode, Patrick and Neel breakdown the action from the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. They start with Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Real Madrid, in large part due to Declan Rice's 2 freekick goals. Then comes Inter Milan's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich. Was it an upset? Next, Unai Emery and Aston Villa got out to an early lead, but PSG won 3-1. Lastly, Barcelona trounced Dortmund, 4-0. The episode ends with predictions for the Semifinal matchups and picking teams to make the final. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Arsenal stun Real Madrid 3-0, Declan Rice scores 2 freekicks 03:06 - Ancelotti's out of possession tactics 03:58 - The first half was positive for Madrid 05:14 - Real Madrid couldn't disrupt the buildup 06:07 - Arsenal were more aggressive than usual 07:25 - Madrid did NOTHING in the second half 08:51 - Can Real Madrid come back? 12:40 - Inter Milan defeat Bayern Munich, 2-1, but was it an upset? 14:39 - How both teams set up 16:37 - Inter's artificial transitions and are they a weakness of Bayern? 17:53 - Augusto played phenomenally 19:50 - Will Musiala be back for Bayern? + missing your elite 1v1 players 21:25 - PSG vs Aston Villa 22:40 - How Marquinhos suspension changed PSG 24:16 - Individual moments spoiled Unai Emery's day 25:07 - Did Villa get sucked into an end-to-end game? 26:03 - Dembele free roaming deeper 27:18 - Kvara in a playmaking role 29:06 - The instant response was crucial for PSG 29:55 - Barcelona vs Dortmund 31:03 - Dortmund had some chances 32:04 - Barcelona still have issues in the defense 33:20 - Semifinal predictions - Barca vs Inter? 34:30 - Inter have some tools to hurt Barcelona 35:54 - Arsenal vs PSG seems likely 37:34 - How will PSG's midfield do against Arsenal's? 39:25 - Predictions for the final based on these matchups 40:07 - Inter's treble hopes 42:34 - Hopefully we don't look stupid next week

On this episode, Ted and Patrick breakdown EVERY UCL quarterfinal matchup. Who will advance and which matchups are worth your time to watch? Then, they quickly touch on the MISERABLE Manchester Derby and how bad Manchester United have been for a decade. The episode ends with 3 quick transfer rumour hits, including Florian Wirtz as a Kevin De Bruyne replacement for Manchester City. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Arsenal vs. Real Madrid 01:59 - Gabriel's injury 02:55 - First game at the Emirates, can they get going early? 03:59 - Is this who Arteta is? 06:12 - Experience against transition teams in the EPL 07:27 - How much will Arsenal press? + Injuries to Real Madrid 10:21 - Is Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan SNEAKY GOOD? 11:29 - NOBODY is pressing in the Bundesliga 13:37 - Inter play however they need to play 15:50 - Kompany reflecting Pep's old style? 16:54 - Gervinho break 18:28 - Barcelona vs Dortmund 19:37 - Dortmund are more competent under Kovac 21:49 - Should Barcelona be 1.5 goal favorites? 22:34 - Lamine Yamal's injury scare + Ansu Fati 23:58 - PSG vs Aston Villa - Can Emery do it? 24:40 - Villa are in great form 26:19 - Taking PSG seriously, but this is when they bottle it 28:27 - A MISERABLE Manchester Derby 29:58 - United have been better recently 31:04 - United haven't been good since '13-'14 33:22 - Kevin De Bruyne leaving Manchester City 36:12 - Florian Wirtz to replace him? 39:17 - Other teams interested? 42:54 - Jean-Philippe Mateta to Man United? 44:30 - Depth option, but not to compete in the UCL 46:08 - The most interesting rebuild options for Manchester United 47:12 - Teams may need to sell assets 49:22 - Teams are better at spending money these days 49:54 - Antonee Robinson to Liverpool? 51:14 - Does it make sense? 53:24 - Full Team rebuilds coming soon! 54:22 - B-Roll ( Manchester Derby, City vs Chelsea for UCL spots, and will City EVER get punished?)

On this episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss Erling Haaland's injury and how Manchester City and Pep Guardiola may try to deal with his absence. Then, strikers are in hot demand this summer, but why has Victor Osimhen seemingly dropped off the map? The guys take a look at potential landing spots for Osimhen and dive into why he might be worth the risk. Finally, RB Leipzig have sacked Marco Rose. What led to his sacking, which players might Leipzig lose this summer, and who is rumoured to be their next manager? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Erling Haaland Injured against Bournemouth 02:27 - City could really use Julian Alvarez 03:09 - Can Omar Marmoush fill Haaland's role? 05:44 - Who steps into Haaland's role? + Liam Delap 06:40 - Too many creators, not enough goal scorers for City? 08:07 - There's still hope for City 09:39 - City's attack outside of Haaland has been BAD 10:56 - Rodri masked their defensive issues 11:56 - City have never felt like a one striker team before 12:57 - Add City to the teams looking for a striker this summer? 13:27 - Should clubs be in for Victor Osimhen? 16:28 - Osimhen is relatively affordable now compared to other strikers 17:27 - Osimhen's physical ability sets him apart 18:26 - Which clubs would you like to see Osimhen at? 18:52 - Spurs, Inter Milan, and Juventus 20:43 - Newcastle as an Isak replacement? 22:58 - Marco Rose sacked by RB Leipzig 24:25 - Poor UCL performace was a big factor 25:15 - Leipzig have invested a LOT 26:08 - What caused Rose's poor performance? 28:22 - Leipzig's steep drop off 30:59 - How the Bundesliga has adjusted 32:13 - The quality of their players means this shouldn't happen 33:51 - They needed one more passer 35:36 - Oliver Glasner linked to the job 38:48 - Victor Boniface to Leipzig? 39:55 - Thoughts on Glasner as a candidate? 40:56 - Worth it to take this job, even if it's a pay cut?

On this episode, Ted and Patrick look at 5 transfer rumours around the Premier League, including a potential Virgil van Dijk replacement. Which of these make sense and which are agents spouting nonsense? Then, we look ahead to the mid-week games, including a preview of Chelsea vs. Spurs. Enjoy! Monday's newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/and-so-it-begins The Dating episode of ManDown: https://youtu.be/IiiVvRX0478?feature=shared Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Hugo Larsson to Manchester City for £50M? 02:38 - A lower price? 04:09 - How does Pep play into these decisions? 05:26 - Passing as an attribute vs. age curve 06:15 - Jonathan David to Newcastle on a free? 07:27 - Manchester United an option? Or a non-EPL team? 08:10 - Barcelona rumours and David’s creative numbers 10:30 - Isak replacement? 10:52 - Darwin Nunez to Atletico Madrid for £60M? 11:37 - The right kind of coach for Nunez 12:27 - Luis Diaz, Mo Salah, and Trent 13:59 - Nunez as an Isak replacement as well? 14:36 - Enzo to Atleti? 16:59 - Aston Villa? 17:57 - Let Darwin be Darwin 18:39 - Jobe Bellingham to Brighton 20:12 - What will Jobe become? 22:09 - Is Germany a better league for him? 22:45 - The easy Dortmund link? 23:36 - Schlotterbeck to Liverpool for £60M 26:00 - Everything about this makes sense 27:20 - Liverpool’s rebuild + Don’t become Man United 28:04 - Does Schlotterbeck help you get MORE out of VVD? 29:19 - Chelsea vs. Spurs preview 30:58 - Stoppable force meets moveable object 32:24 - Brighton v Aston Villa 33:52 - Beef with Spurs? 35:42 - Wednesday lookahead 36:52 - B -Roll (ManDown, American accents, Coldplay, and Actors) 49:42 - C-roll (Sean Paul, Pitbull, FloRida, and Kate Blanchett) 52:54 - D-roll (findom and pay pigs)

On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss 2 Center backs that you MUST keep an eye on going forward. Dean Huijsen and Iñigo Martinez. The players are very different in age and profile, but are both having outstanding seasons. Then, the conversation switches to the transfer rumour mill. Nico Williams and Martin Zubimendi will be highly sought after in the summer, but are Antoine Semenyo and Ederson better options for teams? Enjoy! Kim's Juventus newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/juventus-fired-thiago-motta-for-being-himself Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - Dean Huijsen player profile and history 04:43 - Time at Juve + What are Juventus even doing 06:45 - Huijsen is only 19 with so much time to develop 08:07 - Potential weaknesses with his passing? 09:42 - His ability and level in the EPL at his age is incredible 12:03 - Even if he doesn't develop more he's at a good level 14:11 - He's 6'5, but bad in the air? 16:45 - Is Real Madrid the team for him? OR someone else? 20:11 - Has Iñigo Martínez been overlooked? 21:03 - Cubarsi gets all the praise 22:01 - Martinez' passing ability 22:44 - Barcelona's high line and the challenges it brings defenders 25:32 - Barcelona got more than they expected from Martinez 29:10 - Barcelona have exceeded squad expectations as whole, especially when factoring in injury 30:30 - Teams interested in Martin Zubimendi 31:13 - Could Ederson be a better options for teams? 32:42 - Ederson vs Zubimendi skillset 35:01 - Ederson has changed this season, what role would he play for Arsenal or Liverpool? 38:03 - When Zubimendi would be the better option for Arsenal 39:05 - How Ederson fits in 41:03 - Price and age comparison 41:27 - A more free role at Liverpool? 44:12 - Manchester United an option? 45:54 - Nico Williams linked to Arsenal and Barcelona 47:30 - Hard to separate Williams' stats from team effects 48:37 - Shots created off take-ons 49:39 - Is Antoine Semenyo a cheaper option? 51:12 - Semenyo can use both feet equally 51:58 - How much would Semenyo cost? 53:22 - In terms of minutes played, Semenyo and Williams are very similar 54:51 - A more sure bet than Williams? 55:45 - Nico Williams will cost a FORTUNE in wages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Patrick and Ted discuss who will claim the Premier League’s remaining champions league spots. Will the table stay it is with Chelsea and Manchester City staying safe, or will Newcastle, Bournemouth, or someone else knock them out? Then, the transfer rumour window is heating up. Patrick fires rumours from the weekend at Ted to see if they are a good idea or bad idea, as well as plausible or straight BS. Enjoy!Ted's Variance Betting update: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-insider-scoop-on-variance-betting-march-update Don't miss Ted and Patrick's new podcast - ManDown: https://www.youtube.com/@ManDown.Podcast Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:36 - Mandown Podast launch! 00:01:47 - The Race for UCL spots in the premier league 00:02:30 - Futures bets 00:03:30 - Fixture congestion + remaining schedule 00:04:51 - Nottingham Forest have been pretty lucky, but are seemingly safe 00:06:29 - Why this season has been so weird 00:07:56 - 10th place Bournemouth 00:10:35 - A good long-shot bet? 00:10:56 - Manchester City SHOULD be fine 00:11:51 - Haaland is back 00:12:13 - Odds to finish in the top 5 00:13:48 - Are Chelsea in trouble? 00:14:10 - DGF explanation 00:15:37 - Palmer has been mortal since Christmas 00:16:12 - Chelsea’s injury problems 00:17:50 - Uptick in possession, but worse results? 00:18:41 - Arsenal are the only team of that style that destroys transition 00:20:35 - So will Chelsea drop out? 00:21:05 - Newcastle and Brighton’s resurgence 00:22:10 - Newcastle fans are angry at us 00:23:33 - Newcastle’s remaining games 00:24:50 - Are Brighton good now? 00:27:07 - Danny Welbeck 00:27:31 - Brighton’s schedule 00:28:26 - Matthew Benham/Tony Bloom rivalry 00:30:30 - Aston Villa’s should focus on the Champions League 00:31:29 - Poor goal difference and bad underlying numbers 00:32:47 - Some Parisian slander 00:34:00 - Patrick’s final predictions 00:34:40 - Ted’s prediction 00:35:31 - Ted’s Red Star story 00:40:01 - Early transfer window rumours 00:40:39 - Rashford to Villa for 40M? 00:42:09 - Why this is a bad idea for Villa 00:43:07 - Felix Nmecha to Man United? 00:44:01 - Lack of ball progression with Nmecha and Ugarte 00:44:17 - Xavi Simons to Liverpool? 00:45:26 - Rebuilding bad teams and strengthening good teams 00:45:59 - Adam Wharton to Manchester City for 70M, is it too little money? 00:47:10 - Tyler Dibling to Spurs 00:49:07 - Good dribbler, but no end product 00:49:20 - Angel Gomes to West Ham on a free 00:50:10 - Caoimhin Kelleher to Bournemouth? 00:53:34- B-roll Conversations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Ted and Patrick begin by discussing Barcelona's 4-2 comeback victory over Atletico Madrid. What went wrong for Atleti and what does it mean for the La Liga title race? After a quick discussion of Villarreal vs Real Madrid, the conversation switches to Newcastle's 2-0 victory over Liverpool to claim their first trophy in 56 years. How can the Magpies build off this moment? Then, Inter Milan has a firm lead in Serie A, but will Champions League commitments and lack of depth hurt their title aspirations? The episode finishes with Chelsea fans finally seeing the truth and if Como are preparing to spend this summer. Enjoy! Don't miss Ted and Patrick's new podcast - ManDown: https://www.youtube.com/@mandown.podcast Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Ted’s shoutout 02:37 - Podcasts as a record of yourself to leave behind 03:33 - Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona 04:42 - How Atleti exploited Barca’s high line 05:56 - Why xG is an imperfect metric 07:11 - South American strikers and Wenger 08:41 - Lewandowski’s ridiculous finish 09:15 - Did an uncalled handball lead to the finish we got? 10:00 - Lamine Yamal’s goal and Goalkeepers vs. deflections 11:24 - Atleti didn’t deserve the results they got this week 12:09 - Villarreal vs Real Madrid 13:24 - Even when Real Madrid are off they find a way to win 14:15 - La Liga table 16:27 - With no UCL, Atleti can focus on the La Liga race 18:10 - Raphinha to Man United for £70M? 20:04 - Patrick and Ted’s NEW podcast 20:47 - Newcastle Win the Leagues Cup and end their trophy drought 21:15 - Why was Mac Allister marking Dan Burn? 23:55 - How Liverpool uses Salah’s movement before they win the ball back 24:52 - Leicester City and Mourinho’s Real Madrid were great at countering from corners 26:14 - How Newcastle countered this strategy 27:56 - Joelinton’s physicality 29:24 - Newcastle are good at frustrating top sides, but are not set up to deal with bad teams every week 30:14 - Newcastle will have to do some squad building in the summer 31:56 - Inter Milan vs Atalanta and Ederson’s red card 33:37 - Inter really didn’t do much until the red card 34:07 - Depth a problem with Inter still being in the UCL or is the international break more scary? 35:54 - Chelsea fans are finally seeing the truth 37:00 - It looked like Chelsea were off to a great start, but the problems are showing now 38:04 - Jackson and Palmer can’t ALWAYS save chelsea 38:55 - First season with a new manager, give Maresca time to adapt 40:32 - Como and Cesc Fabregas 41:51 - will Como spend big this summer? 43:07 - Will Juventus fire Motta? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Patrick and Hayden break down the action from Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid, PSG vs. Liverpool, Barcelona vs. Benfica, and Dortmund vs. Lille and look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups. Can Arsenal defeat Real Madrid, will Dortmund upset Barcelona, and who will prevail in Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan? The episode ends with predictions for the next UCL round. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - New UCL Format + a great 2 days of games 01:14 - PSG shock Liverpool 02:52 - Did Slot’s gameplan make sense? 03:26 - Luis Enrique’s tactics and Dembele 04:33 - Donarumma was VULNERABLE early 05:42 - If you can weather PSG’s storm they drop off considerably 06:38 - How PSG’s “micro-midfield” ran the game 07:43 - How does PSG stack up against Aston Villa? 10:01 - Luis Enrique is an excellent problem solver 11:09 - Real Madrid SURVIVE Atletico Madrid 12:05 - Modric and Bellingham did not have a geat game 14:22 - Real Madrid need someone other than Vinicius and Mbappe to unlock defenses 15:10 - What will Arsenal’s gameplan be? 17:04 - If Saka is back, how will Arsenal set up? 18:56 - Saka’s gravity and two-footedness 20:16 - Barcelona vs Dortmund 20:41 - Lille scored “too quickly” against Dortmund 21:38 - Barcelona will NOT allow Dortmund to have the ball and attack all game 22:03 - Raphinha is in ridiculous form + Barcelona matchup perfectly against Dortmund 23:29 - Barcelona can score their way out of trouble 24:46 - Lewandowski might be declining, but he’s what Barcelona need 26:10 - Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan 26:41 - Will Bayern break down Inter, or will Inter be able to counterattack? 27:34 - The biggest game of Vincent Kompany’s managerial career 29:15 - Does each club's domestic title race impact this matchup? 31:01 - UCL Quarterfinals predictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Patrick and Ted discuss how the numbers may have lied about the first leg of PSG vs. LIverpool and what they mean for the 2nd leg. Then, Arsenal have hired Andrea Berta to be their next director of football. Who is he, what does he need to do, and how should Arsenal fans feel about the hire? Next, a quick look at games from the Bundesliga over the weekend and a discussion on how fitness professionals can impact teams the most. The episode ends with a look at Claudio Ranieri’s Roma team, Inter Milan being a good longshot for the UCL, the Serie A table, and Arsenal vs. Manchester United. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - PSG vs Liverpool 01:59 - Stats from the game 03:22 - 1st half vs 2nd half 05:01 - PSG were much more open in the 2nd half 06:08 - How does this line up for the 2nd leg? 06:59 - You can’t just “be more defensive” 08:25 - PSG needs to allow their creativity to create chances, not pound shots 11:09 - A look at the Champions League matches 12:23 - Arsenal hire Andrea Berta as director of football 13:16 - How the media handle these things and Raul Senllehi 16:03 - Arsenal have a clear idea of what they need to do 17:07 - Why the Berta hire makes sense 19:21 - Saka coming back for Arsenal, will he be cautious or come back at full speed? 21:02 -Stability with Arteta should make Arsenal fans feel confident 22:05 - A quick look at the bundesliga - Why were they running so much? 23:33 - Bayern’s PPDA were crazy even with 10 men 25:05 - Sprint management 26:20 - FItness people being on the same page as coaches 26:45 - How fitness coaches can give teams absurd value 27:51 - We’re hiring! 28:48 - Rainieri and Roma 30:13 - Napoli are in a rough stretch 30:39 - Inter a sharp bet to win the UCL? 32:22 - The Italian table 33:51 - We’ll talk the top 5 race in England next week 35:04 - Raya was UNBELIEVEABLE for Arsenal v. Manchester United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Patrick and Neel take a look at the Champions league Games from Tuesday, focusing on Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid and Arsenal's 7-1 BATTERING of PSV. How did Real Madrid get the advantage and what can Atletico do to win in the 2nd leg? Why did Arteta decide to play such attacking football? Plus two players you NEED to watch Wednesday, Vangelis Pavlidis and Igor Paixão. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Real Madrid Defeat Atletico Madrid, 2-1 01:51 - Individual efforts were the story of the game 02:56 - Real Madrid and Ancelotti are breaking the mold of top teams 05:31 - If not for Alvarez, Atletico would have produced very little 07:05 - Real Madrid dropping their defensive line 07:51 - Luka Modric’s introduction to the game 08:53 - Atletico are good are breaching high lines 10:25 - Atletico’s defense was shocking on the second goal 12:27 - Atletico can shop for defensive centerbacks that other big teams wouldn’t go for 14:14 - How can Real Madrid be exploited in the 2nd leg? 17:28 - Arsenal BATTER PSV 17:55 - Why no haramball from Arteta? 19:12 - Arsenal beat PSV at their own game 20:16 - Was the scoreline a bit harsh? 21:54 - Benitez had a horrible game 23:33 - Dortmund vs Lille was definitely a game of football 23:44 - Club Brugge vs Aston Villa and pure haramball from Emery 24:51 - The last goal makes it REALLY hard for Club Brugge to comeback, but they’ve had a great campaign 25:36 - Brugge’s young talent 28:22 - PLEASE watch the Madrid derby next week instead of Villa v Brugge 29:05 - Pavlidis has been on a TEAR for Benfica 30:05 - He’s 3rd in the UCL in non-penalty expected goals 31:23 - His movement is what sets him appart 33:33 - Benfica have made some interesting Striker signings 38:30 - Pavlidis’ left foot 39:56 - Igor Paixao is a player to watch Wednesday for Feyenoord 41:41 - Paixao’s shot map and decision making 42:30 - Inter have defensive problems 43:09 - Will he leave the Eredevisie? 44:21 - Premier League fit + Playing with Yankuba Minteh 45:15 - Paixao is dynamic, but lacking in the final third Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Ted and Patrick break down every matchup in the Champions League Round of 16. Will Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid, PSG vs. Liverpool, and Benfica vs. Barcelona be the standout matches of the round, or will we see a surprise result? Enjoy! Ted's article on recruitment from Monday: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/what-recruitment-teams-are-doing-right-now Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid 02:19 - Was Modric starting vs Betis the right call? 03:01 - Isco’s performance and history 05:29 - Atletico are looking great 07:01 - Julian Alvarez’ insane form 08:17 - How will Real Madrid beat Atletico’s defense? 10:23 - La Liga standings are crazy right now 10:46 - PSV vs Arsenal and Arteta’s Haramball 12:19 - Liverpool vs PSG and Dembele’s form 13:15 - Liverpool’s physicality + PSG’s attack 15:24 - Gamblers thoughts on the game 15:57 - Salah vs PSG’s defense 17:34 - Luis Enrique vs Arne Slot? 17:57 - Benfica Barcelona 18:43 - Dortmund vs Lille tangent 19:14 - Barcelona’s recent form and Benfica won’t make it easy 19:56 - Club Brugge vs Aston Villa 21:38 - Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen 22:20 - Will Leverkusen beat Bayern AGAIN? 24:08 - You can’t judge teams now based on their early season form 24:42 - Bayern withdraw Kimmich contract offer + Next team and replacements 26:03 - Finding valuable archetypes 28:31 - Feyenoord vs Inter Milan and Inter v Napoli 29:02 - Inter stopped attacking 31:05 - Hope for Feyenoord? No, look at their injury list 33:37 - An exciting round of fixtures 34:05 - Patrick’s disclaimer 35:06 - Ted and Patrick’s new venture 36:10 - B-Roll 36:15 - Watching 4 games at once and being cool in school 37:23 - Commentators having no clue what they’re talking about 39:59 - Cristiano Ronaldo Free-kick perception vs Lionel Messi’s 40:48 - Ted and Patrick’s beef with Journalists 42:39 - Patrick goes off 44:32 - Ted’s story time from his time working in football 49:41 - Ted’s (almost) time at Lyon 51:07 - Ridiculed for leaning on a goalpost 52:36 - Patrick’s realization and more honesty from him Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss the Championship playoff race. Leeds seem poised to take the top spot, but who will get the second automatic promotion seed and who will make the playoffs? Then, Manchester United have fired MORE staff and cut back on their canteen under INEOS and Jim Ratcliffe. Why would they do this, how does this impact the staff, and what do they need to do going forward? The episode ends with each host sharing a player that you NEED to watch as the season comes to a close. Enjoy! Our episode with NTT20 to start the season: https://youtu.be/_LymoQM0MvE?feature=shared Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - The Championship playoff race 01:51 - Burnley’s defense and Leeds’ attack 03:06 - Promoted teams having to reinvent themselves 03:58 - Burnley’s retooling and a bet with J.J. Watt 05:17 - The race for second 06:20 - Spots 3-6 are WIDE open 07:42 - Hope for Middlesbrough? 09:52 - Frank Lampard and Coventry 12:31 - Lampard didn’t revolutionize much, but brought what the team needed 14:19 - Predicting the top 6 that will make the playoffs 17:11 - Patrick’s predictions 18:24 - Manchester United cutting 200 more jobs + food options 20:19 - Why teams have meals for their staff 21:58 - Why would United make these cuts? 23:46 - United don’t need someone to develop a culture of excellence 25:34 - United’s commitment to Amorim 27:06 - United still have players coming into the first team despite their troubles 27:47 - 2 Players you should be watching 29:14 - Jorthy Mokio 31:04 - Who does Mokio compare to? 32:43 - Ajax is a good place for him to develop 34:12 - Patrick’s player - Emanuel Emegha 35:44 - Benefiting from a weak league? 37:13 - Emegha’s ability to use both feet 38:14 - Comparison to Dembele’s ability and recent form 38:59 - The traditional number 9 is making a comeback 40:43 - Is he someone to take a chance on this summer? #manchesterunited #manutd #premierleague #efl #eflchampionship #leedsunited #sheffieldunited #burnley #coventry #football #soccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss Manchester City’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool over the weekend. How reliant are City on Haaland, is this Mo Salah’s best form EVER, and is it finally time to call Kevin De Bruyne washed? Then, the conversation switches to the race for the Champions League spots. Will City secure a spot, or will one of Chelsea, Forest, Newcastle, Bournemouth, or Aston Villa knock them out? Next, Bayern defeated 3rd place Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 over the weekend, but do they have weaknesses that may cost them in the Champions League? And finally, the Serie A title race is as close as ever. Who will be on top when the season ends? All that and more on today’s episode, enjoy! Kim's newsletter on Mo Salah and when great players become washed: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/how-long-can-mohamed-salah-stay-on-top Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 01:20 - Liverpool vs Manchester City 2-0 02:22 - City’s Issues with Haaland out 03:19 - City’s success hinges on Haaland’s fitness 04:09 - Liverpool’s passive press 06:43 - Arne Slot and the press 08:53 - Salah’s Best ever form? and Kim’s article on when players become washed 09:59 - Kevin De Bruyne might be past it 11:03 - How Liverpool are reliant on Salah 12:40 - How do Liverpool figure out Salah’s contract given his form and age? 14:26 - A whole right-sided rebuild is coming? 15:39 - Will City make the champions league next season + Top 5 predictions 18:00 - How european matches may impact the top 5 race 21:02 - Final spot predictions 21:44 - Bayern pummel Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 + Freiburg goal difference 24:25 - How good Bayern can be + Frankfurt's Marmoush replacement 25:25 - What are Bayern not good at? 27:13 - How teams can hurt Bayern in transition 30:41 - Bayern's draw in the UCL and their chances there 31:54 - Can Inter trouble Bayern in the next round? 33:42 - What’s going on with Leipzig? 35:56 - The difficulties of trying to switch styles of play 37:21 - The Serie A title race narrows 39:20 - Atalanta ahead of Napoli, but are Inter still the favorites? 41:36 - Inter vs Napoli next weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Hayden and Patrick discuss Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid dismantling Manchester City, 3-1. What caused City’s defense to collapse, could this be a good thing for City, and have things finally clicked for Real Madrid? Next, Atalanta was shocked by Club Brugge in both legs and their manager had harsh comments for their star player after the game. Is Ademola Lookman’s time at Atalanta done after this season? Then, Italian teams struggled in the Champions League while Dutch clubs had great success. What caused this sudden deviation from expectations? And finally, the title race in La Liga is heating up with Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid separated by just one point. Who is in the best position to win the title? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Real Madrid Defeat Manchester City 3-1 02:28 - Mbappe was a mismatch 03:18 - Was it coaching or the players making mistakes? 05:09 - How Madrid got their goals 06:01 - Man City get a break now and Madrid REALLY needed this 07:47 - Have things clicked for Madrid? 09:36 - Atalanta lose to Club Brugge in both legs 11:53 - Tolio’s red card 12:22 - Lookman penalty situation + Gasperini’s response 14:33 - Lookman’s response and reactions 15:49 - Will Lookman leave in the summer? 17:35 - Potential landing spots for Lookman 19:58 - Italian clubs suffered while Dutch teams excelled 21:32 - PSV have been excellent for 18 months 22:54 - Why can’t Serie A clubs perform in the UCL + Juventus continue to be BORING 25:26 - Has Peter Bosz improved as a manager? 26:56 - PSV have let Ajax back into the Eredivisie title race 28:12 - Feyenoord will be a tough environment for visiting teams next round 29:46 - The La Liga title race 30:40 - Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico are in a stalemate 31:33 - Are Barcelona in the best position to win La Liga and will Real Madrid focus on the Champions League? 33:06 - Unsung heroes performing for Barca/Real Madrid 33:47 - Does signing players from the top end of the market mean they are able to solve problems better? 34:58 - Jude Bellingham’s ability to be better than the opponent when needed 36:32 - Messi is another problem solver 37:20 - Players Hayden worked with that surprised him with what they saw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing Chelsea's woeful form and their 3-0 loss to Brighton this weekend. Then, the conversation switches to Manchester City and their revived attack. Is Ederson's long ball ability to Haaland and Marmoush the key to saving their season? Next, Arsenal seem to have found their Kai Havertz replacement, but it's not one you would expect. Is Mikel Merino the man for the job going forward? The episode ends with a woeful Tottenham vs. Manchester United game, an apology to Everton fans, and questioning if Liverpool fans should start to get a bit nervous after their last 2 games. Stay tuned to find out about a new venture that Ted and Patrick are planning to launch! Enjoy! Kim's INEOS roundup: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/tottenham-and-man-united-meet-in-the-disaster-bowl The singles party Ted Mentions: https://zalevska.webflow.io/korporatyv-eng?fbclid=PAY2xjawIgUyFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpt1fCOH1LFRprRYsrkjme9YNvHf3jEzhHhjK6K_1gUJkMpCKrSINKTr7Qw_aem_rBiF6cicDe8OwUAqTsAoGg Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:48 - New host hires 00:01:39 - A damaging for months for Chelsea 00:03:08 - Sanchez finally out of goal 00:03:58 - Chalaba and Colwill 00:05:17 - Ederson vs Raya vs Sanchez distribution 00:07:08 - Is it a coaching issue? + Cucurella struggles 00:08:03 - Very high PPDA for Chelsea 00:09:51 - How Arsenal play out of possession + Wenger anecdote 00:12:47 - Nicolas Jackson out 6-8 weeks 00:13:28 - Marmoush, Haaland, and Ederson 00:15:27 - Haaland takes so much attention 00:17:33 - Newcastle vs. United 00:19:17 - Spurs games are FUN for neutrals 00:20:16 - United completed 2 dribbles and Zirkzee playing like Felliani 00:21:17 - Amorim has dealt with injuries, but United are BAD 00:22:35 - Ted’s preseason prediction 00:24:23 - Kim’s INEOS writeup 00:24:58 - Arsenal’s new number 9 + Raheem sterling seems DONE 00:27:32 - Mikel Merino slotting in as your center forward 00:28:42 - Merino = Land shark 00:30:18 - An apology tour for our Everton takes 00:30:46 - Same level of play, different results 00:32:36 - Will this run continue? 00:35:14 - Should Liverpool fans be concerned? 00:36:34 - Salah is playing great, but he will need some rest 00:37:36 - A tough run of games coming up 00:38:35 - Liverpool’s FA cup loss could help them rest 00:39:36 - Share your topic suggestions with us! 00:40:24 - Ted and Patrick’s new podcast 00:41:33 - Patrick’s thoughts on Another Round 00:43:45 - Ted’s TikTok inspired adventure 00:47:45 - Ted’s history 00:49:18 - No history of dating with smartphones or on apps 00:50:52 - Experimenting to optimize Ted’s profile 00:52:08 - Why Patrick is qualified to speak on this topic 00:54:25 - What the podcast will be about 00:55:22 - Pilates and Yoga are a great way for men to meet people 00:56:29 - Ted gets vulnerable and talks about himself 01:00:36 - Breaking up with someone, but breaking your own heart 01:03:28 - Doubling down to vulnerability after being avoidant 01:05:29 - Men love sports because they get to feel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ted Knutson, a former professional gambler, shares his picks for every Premier League match this weekend and explains why you shouldn’t chase the action on weeks where the total bet number is small. He then goes over some of the reads he shared on social media earlier this week. Enjoy! Get better prices on Bet105: https://btone.servclick1move.com/?mid=248446_1462437&utm_source=www.thetransferflow.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=variance-betting-17-jan-2025&_bhlid=379169a1e683fa1a289c2ed91425b14a56c4246c Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Bet105 02:28 - Brighton v Chelsea 04:04 - The best players are only worth so much to lines, even Messi and Ronaldo 04:43 - Leicester v Arsenal 06:24 - Fulham v Forest 06:55 - Southampton v Bournemouth 07:45 - Aston Villa v Ipswich 08:33 - Man City v Newcastle 11:08 - West Ham v Brentford 12:07 - Crystal Palace v Everton 13:14 - DON’T chase the action 14:23 - Liverpool v Wolves 15:00 - Tottenham v United 16:57 - Running totals and new bet size 17:56 - Ted’s recent reads on Plymouth and AC Milan 21:11 - More about The Transfer Flow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, Patrick is joined by Neel Shelat to discuss all things Champions League from Tuesday's slate of games. They start with the big one, Real Madrid's 3-2 victory over Manchester City. Where were the new transfers, what went wrong for both teams, and can City bounce back in the 2nd leg? After discussing the other games from Tuesday, the conversation switches to the Saudi Pro league and the market opportunities for smart teams. Should more European clubs be trying to get players BACK from Saudi? The episode ends with Kai Havertz' season ending injury. Should Arsenal have made a move in January? Enjoy! Neel's article on Man City's huge January window: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/manchester-city-spent-180m-planning-for-the-future Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Neel’s Manchester City transfer article 03:17 - Marmoush is the biggest impact for this season 04:35 - These transfers were meant to rejuvenate an aging squad 05:16 - The transfers did not play early 05:53 - The start of the game + Real Madrid’s initial plan 07:29 - City should have taken more advantage of Madrid’s poor start 07:49 - City have forgotten how to close out games 09:48 - The pressing in this game was staggeringly incompetent 10:35 - Bellingham grew as the game went on 11:18 - Their 2020 matchup and the similarities between the games 12:42 - City’s intensity dropped in the second half 14:49 - The threat of Vinicius vs. De Bruyne 15:42 - Will City become more of a transition side with Marmoush? 17:28 - City must score early in the 2nd leg 18:28 - Quick roundup of Tuesday’s UCL games 18:55 - Juventus vs. PSV 21:33 - Dortmund vs Sporting + the transition to Kovac 24:42 - Opportunities for teams in the Saudi Pro League 25:46 - How many foreign players in the Saudi Pro League? 26:58 - Teams are maxed out - No more huge market movement 27:48 - Fofana example + the opportunity to get players to improve European teams 28:49 - Teams have to be careful with wages 31:08 - Players now have to be careful about getting replaced in a few years time 32:29 - The difference between Saudi and the Chinese Super League 35:16 - Kai Havertz out for the season for Arsenal 36:04 - The timing of moves matters 37:31 - Rotating players to avoid injuries during long seasons 39:06 - Arsenal have ran their stars into the ground 39:45 - Options to replace Havertz + players returning from injury for Arsenal 40:42 - Arteta needs to think about his 13/14 key player rotation + Using Arsenal’s great academy 42:16 - The amount of games are not going to go down ($$$$$$) 42:55 - Where to find Neel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, Ted and Patrick breakdown every match in the Knockout phase of the Champions League. They start with the biggest match of the round, Real Madrid vs. Manchester City. Both teams have clear weaknesses, but who will be able to take advantage of them the most? Then they get into Ousmane Dembele, is he the best player in the world right now? Stay tuned to see the hosts live reaction to Feyenoord sacking Brian Priske, underrated matches to watch this round, and some stories from Ted. The episode ends with predictions for EVERY matchup and some behind the scenes footage. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Nicolas Cage is a Coppola? 00:54 - Champions League Playoffs 01:31 - Real Madrid v Man City 02:25 - City are a coin flip and Pep vs Ancelotti 04:57 - How both teams will approach this game 05:53 - Ederson is the best long-ball goalkeeper in the world 07:38 - Madrid can’t press, but their ability to play out from pressure is elite 08:28 - Madrid Derby reactions 09:45 - Dani Ceballos is Madrid’s best player at the moment 11:25 - Patrick vs Rodri, who wins right now? 12:04 - Real Madrid have the worst defensive record in the UCL, why did they make no moves? 15:36 - But surely Real Madrid could have done SOMETHING? 17:10 - Football nepotism = Genepotism 18:24 - Brest vs PSG + Dembele is the form player in the world right now 19:26 - Dembele’s positional change 20:40 - How his ability to use both feet impacts defenders 21:22 - The drastic xG difference 24:55 - Juventus vs PSV 26:16 - Sporting v Dortmund 27:21 - One to watch for potential summer transfers 28:56 - Brugge v Atalanta 29:46 - Atalanta play a very unique style 30:34 - How is Gasperini doing this? 31:36 - The oddities of Italian coaches + a story from Ted 32:52 - Celtic v Bayern Munich 35:21 - Do Celtic have it in them? 36:11 - Feyenoord v AC Milan 37:42 - Milan’s season is becoming more and more unhinged 38:50 - Zlatan not being a bit, he’s just weird 40:01 - Should be a fun contest between managers? 41:27 - Breaking news - Priske sacked mid recording + Reactions 43:32 - Monaco v Benfica is sneaky fun 44:41 - Can Benfica replicate their form? 46:41 - A ton of young, exciting players in this game 49:22 - Predictions for EVERY matchup 51:53 - Behind the scenes - Andre 3000, Australians, and a cliffhanger from Ted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, Patrick is joined by José C. Pérez to discuss the end of the transfer window. They start with Man City’s spending spree this January and the addition of Nico Gonzalez. Is he their Rodri replacement? The conversation moves to Aston Villa, where the guys try to make sense of their additions. How will Unai Emery use his new firepower? Next, Arsenal and Liverpool both made no moves, but does this mean the Gunners are throwing in the towel? Then comes La Liga, whose teams spent far less this window than the other big leagues. Real Madrid also made no moves, despite a squad that needs upgrades. Is it a sign of things to come across Europe, or is it only due to their financial regulations? The episode finishes with discussion of AC Milan’s moves this window, including Joao Felix, and Como and Rennais both making a TON of moves. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - Man City have spent BIG this window 02:14 - Have City neglected their needs for a while? 04:43 - City’s press has rapidly declined 06:22 - An aging squad + Rodri’s injury 07:56 - Nico Gonzalez history and escaping Barcelona’s grasp 09:18 - City need a more positional version of Gonzalez 10:42 - Physicality and similarities to Rodri 13:27 - Jose’s thoughts on Aston Villa’s window 16:43 - Similarities between Rashford and Malen 17:59 - Asensio’s quality, but do they have enough defensive presence? 19:36 - Why did Liverpool and Arsenal make no moves? 21:24 - Are Arsenal throwing in the towel? 22:46 - Why did La Liga make so few moves? 25:03 - Why are Real Madrid making no moves if they have the money? 27:17 - Why are Madrid averse to spending on defenders? 27:51 - A historic spending spree coming? 30:22 - Serie A went MAD 30:47 - Conceicao and AC Milan’s window 31:51 - How does Joao Felix fit in? 33:05 - Kyle Walker as a conventional RB? 34:33 - Does the Santiago Gimenez make sense? 36:52 - What will Conceicao’s style look like? 37:51 - Como and Rennes make a TON of moves 40:21 - A mix of reloading on talent and trying to win now? 42:09 - Should they have done fewer transfers, given how hard it is to interchange squads? 44:28 - Where can people find Jose? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, Ted and Patrick discuss Arsenal’s 5-1 victory over Manchester City. Have Arsenal’s academy kids saved their season? Then comes Aston Villa, who have acquired Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio on loan. Why have they agreed to pay the rumoured 75% of Rashford’s wages? Next, Tottenham’s search for defenders and the loan addition of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich. Why would spurs agree to a loan deal if it only helps Bayern? The episode ends with discussion of Evan Ferguson’s loan move to West Ham, Brighton stockpiling assets, and the atmosphere at the Arsenal/Man City game. Stick around for behind the scenes footage with discussion of Japanese game shows, Natalie Portman, and Kumail Nanjiani. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Arsenal thrash Man City 03:14 - Teams are teeing off on the City press this year 05:03 - Lewis-Skelly and the Arsenal kids SAVED their season 06:08 - Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly don’t look like kids 07:03 - How good Academy players influence the rest of the squad 08:09 - They’re mentally ahead of the curve 09:55 - Not every youngster is capable of this 10:33 - Will Lewis-Skelly stay at left-back? 12:36 - Arsenal are in win now mode 15:27 - Marcus Rashford and Asensio to Aston Villa 16:49 - Why are they paying 75% of Rashford wages? 17:37 - Villa are focusing on the Champions League 18:55 - Villa love a big name from a big club 20:24 - Tottenham’s search for defenders 20:36 - Palace turns down 70M for Guehi? And Brighton turned down 90M for Mitoma? 22:40 - Spurs sign Tel on a straight loan… WHY? 24:02 - Spurs sign Kevin Danso as well, is he a backup? 26:20 - Will Spurs try a back 3? + Back 3’s this season 28:28 - Brighton and Fabian Hurzeler 29:27 - Teams can save themselves money by having design 30:00 - Brighton let Evan Ferguson join West Ham on loan 30:42 - What would you want Ferguson’s buy option to be here? 33:01 - He’s going to a coach who knows him 34:10 - What would Brighton hope to get for him in the summer? 36:24 - Brighton are stockpiling forwards 38:03 - Brighton have everything in place, but Hurzeler might not be the coach for the job 38:41 - City fans complaining about the Arsenal atmosphere 39:47 - It’s part of wearing the crown 40:19 - The Arsenal/Man City games have become a real rivalry 42:48 - PSG have ruined their rivalry with Marseille Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ted Knutson, former professional gambler, shares his picks for EPL Matchday 24. He shares why he's taking Bournemouth over Liverpool, betting on Ipswich, and staying away from Arsenal v Man City. Get better prices on Bet105: https://btone.servclick1move.com/?mid=248446_1462437&utm_source=www.thetransferflow.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=variance-betting-17-jan-2025&_bhlid=379169a1e683fa1a289c2ed91425b14a56c4246c Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Find the best Prices at Bet105 01:40 - The BEST Super Bowl promo 02:22 - Forest v Brighton 04:31 - Bournemouth v Liverpool 07:23 - Newcastle v Fulham 09:02 - Everton v Leicester 10:46 - Ipswich v Southampton 12:19 - Wolves v Aston Villa 14:36 - United v Crystal Palace 15:00 - Brentford v Tottenham 16:23 - Arsenal v Manchester City 18:43 - Chelsea v West Ham 20:19 - How much Ted has in play this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Patick is joined by Hayden Van Brewer to discuss the latest transfer rumours around Europe. They start with Garnacho leaving Manchester United and look at the best potential landing spots. Does he fit in better at Chelsea, or should Napoli make a serious run at him? Next comes Brian Brobbey, who has been linked with West Ham this January. Does he fit in well with Graham Potters system and what skillset would he bring? The conversation turns to Victor Boniface, who has an offer from Saudi side Al Nassr. Could he make a difference on a top European team instead? We finish up with Rayan Cherki being linked to Newcastle and Albert Gronbaek's move to Southampton. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - Garnacho appears DONE at Manchester United 02:33 - Clubs interested in Garnacho 04:11 - How he fits at Chelsea 05:20 - Whats a better fit, Chelsea or Napoli? 07:09 - The creativity at Chelsea suits Garnacho 08:01 - What about his defensive side? 09:26 - Garnacho is still only 21 + Amorim’s system needs money 11:16 - Brian Brobbey linked with West Ham 12:06 - Brobbey is a physical specimen + his skillset 13:39 - A replacement for Antonio? 14:53 - Would he fit in with Graham Potter? 16:51 - Why did he not work at Leipzig? 18:36 - Victor Boniface linked with Saudi 19:49 - Boniface could be a difference maker for a Europa/Champions League side 21:15 - Is the market wary of players with injury history? 23:41 - How do pro teams look at a players trends and injury concerns? 26:45 - Rashford linked to Barcelona, but he has lots of miles on his legs 27:33 - We’ve talked about this with Kobie Mainoo 28:20 - Is there a market opportunity? Or are older players too risky? 30:35 - Looking where others aren’t gives you the most chance to find an edge 32:01 - Rayan Cherki on the Market, linked with Newcastle 33:22 - Could Newcastle convert him like Joelinton? 34:36 - His skillset would help Newcastle unlock defenses 35:32 - Too much of a weakness in the press? 37:11 - A good partner for Aleksander Isak 37:40 - What club would suit Cherki the best? 39:35 - Albert Gronbaek to Southampton 40:30 - Gronbaek’s skillset 41:51 - The dutchification of The Transfer Flow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing Manchester City's 3-1 win over Chelsea this weekend. Khusanov struggled, Marmoush excelled, and Robert Sanchez needs to be replaced. The conversation turns to who will finish the Champions League spots. Can Bournemouth, Newcastle, and Forest overtake City and Chelsea, or will the giants regain their form? To round out the episode Patrick and Ted take a look at some transfer rumours. They start with Patrick Dorgu being linked to United, how he fits, and what his price should be. Then, 18-year-old Sverre Nypan has interest from many clubs. Is a move to Arsenal in the cards, or could he prefer a lower league before making the jump to the EPL? Make sure to stay tuned until the end of the episode for a behind the scenes look at Sir Alex Ferguson stories, Ted's invite to a Party, and Billy Beane. Tickets for the party Ted mentions: https://zalevska.webflow.io/korporatyv-eng?fbclid=PAY2xjawIEdFpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpop_xpK7gZiFyk8r-GL6W8n5Y_LZ3Q48xOv1TUyL7ZqeWPEp0htiwhz2Uw_aem_jG_OuTl6kQHs3Yp94__tJw Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Man City v Chelsea + Khusanov’s rough start 02:33 - Haaland’s creation during the game 03:10 - Gvardiol and a continuing theme for Pep 04:16 - Marmoush fit in instantly 06:00 - 2 teams who want to play with control, but neither had it 06:37 - What does this performance mean for Chelsea? 07:53 - Sanchez has the yips 08:36 - A change at keeper is surely coming 10:02 - Maresca has Chelsea playing to the level of their talent 11:31 - The importance of asking questions in football 13:01 - 2 instances where Ted called out bad transfers 15:06 - GM’s and DoF’s should be in the media regularly 16:09 - The race for Champions League spots in the Premier League 16:45 - Ted disagrees with Patrick 17:20 - Bournemouth's form despite an injury crisis 17:52 - Are Forest in trouble? 18:37 - Can Bournemouth add any players? 19:44 - City still have problems defensively and with the press 20:56 - Can city rebuild their press? 22:47 - So who makes it into the top 5? 23:59 - Who falls out of the CL spots? 25:07 - The second team out? 26:37 - Newcastle are the most fragile of the contenders 27:56 - Everything but the title race should be interesting to follow 28:35 - Patrick Dorgu to United? 29:25 - How much is he worth? 30:03 - He has traits to succeed in the EPL and at United 30:42 - He sometimes is able to coast, which hurts him 32:02 - He fits into a tough position at United 33:39 - Should they buy back Alvara Carreras instead? 34:39 - It looks like Garnacho will be gone eventually 35:12 - Sverre Nypan rumours 36:10 - Other Norwegian youngsters 37:05 - Nypan’s skillset + Does a weak league hurt him? 38:22 - What’s a comfortable price? 39:15 - Arsenal’s history of developing young talent 41:43 - The Premier League is back to attracting the best young talent 42:46 - Trying out new hosts! 44:27 - Behind the scenes footage (Sir Alex Ferguson story, Ted’s party invite for everyone, and Billy Beane?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On episode 9 of Variance Betting, Ted goes over his big results from last week, gives a crash course on discount bookies and Asian Handicaps, and shares his bets for Premier League Matchday 23! Get better prices on Bet105: https://btone.servclick1move.com/?mid=248446_1462437&utm_source=www.thetransferflow.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=variance-betting-17-jan-2025&_bhlid=379169a1e683fa1a289c2ed91425b14a56c4246c More info on Asian Handicap betting: https://www.betshoot.com/betting-guides/asian-handicap-betting/ Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Running totals, last weeks recap, and updated bet size 04:29 - New courses coming this summer 05:13 - Why we prefer Discount Bookies + Bet105 promo 08:38 - Why Asian handicap betting? 12:00 - What is Variance Betting? 14:13 - Liverpool v Ipswich 15:34 - Wolves v Arsenal 16:41 - Brighton v Everton 18:17 - Southampton v Newcastle 18:54 - Bournemouth v Forest 19:45 - City v Chelsea 21:58 - Tottenham v Leicester 22:59 - Crystal Palace v Brentford 24:27 - Aston Villa v West Ham 25:47 - Fulham v United 26:45 - Total bets this week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Ted and Patrick roundup Champions League matchday 7 and preview the Wednesday night games. They start with Barcelona's 5-4 comeback over Benfica which featured featured a ton of chaos. The conversation turns to Atletico Madrid's 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen and why Julian Alvarez is such a good fit for Atletico. Next comes Bologna's 2-1 upset over Dortmund. Nuri Sahin was sacked, but can the next manager solve Dortmund's problems? In the transfer mill, Yoane Wissa has been linked to Nottingham Forest, but will Brentford sell the 28-year-old? , Ted and Patrick share their thoughts on the huge game between Manchester City and PSG tonight. Both teams are in the danger zone, but can one of them earn a much needed victory? The episode closes with Ted's bets for Wednesday's games, our search for a new host, and 18 simultaneous games next week. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - The chaos of Benfica v Barcelona + Szczęsny tackle 02:56 - Pavlidis hat-trick + Barca’s high line 03:53 - Club Brugge v Juventus bore fest 05:35 - It’s difficult to play this Barca team for the first time 06:11 - Was Raphinha’s goal intentional or an accident? 07:40 - Benfica penalty shouts then Barca’s winning goal in the final minute 09:21 - Pavlidis as a potential transfer target 09:48 - Atletico Madrid v Leverkusen 10:52 - Ted’s recent run on Variance Betting 12:49 - Atletico’s unusual defensive style 13:58 - Alvarez is a perfect fit for Atletico + Griezmann story 15:38 - The winning goal 16:42 - Wissam Ben Yedder and tiny, square players 17:24 - The most interesting thing about Atletico this season 18:12 - Bologna v Dortmund and Nuri Sahin sacking 18:58 - Guirassy panenka penalty 19:45 - Dortmund can’t get out of their own way 20:58 - Roger Schmidt as next Dortmund manager? 21:30 - Would Andoni Iraola make sense? 22:38 - Yoane Wissa linked to Nottingham Forest 24:10 - Wissa’s skillset 24:54 - What should the price be? 26:27 - What would his role be at Forest? 28:51 - Patrick’s love for Thomas Frank 29:37 - PSG vs Man City 30:23 - PSG have struggled against physicality 31:37 - Weaknesses with City 32:51 - PSG have been what the critics say they are 33:33 - Can PSG’s runners trouble City? 34:19 - Marquinhos’ importance to City 35:08 - Real Madrid v Salzburg and Feyenoord v Bayern Munich 35:59 - Clash of styles between Inter Milan and Sparta Prague 36:20 - Arsenal can lock up top 8 vs. Dinamo Zagreb 37:36 - The gap from 26th to 27th may save one of PSG and City 38:07 - 18 games at the same time next week 39:19 - Help us find a Co-host! 40:50 - Subscribe to Variance Betting to increase Ted’s base bet size #championsleague #barcelona #psg #manchestercity #brentford #nottinghamforest #football #soccer #realmadrid #transfernews #football #soccer #raphinha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss the many strikers that have been linked to Arsenal. Is the answer Victor Osimhen, Benjamin Sesko, or someone else? Next, Erling Haaland signed an extension with Manchester City until 2034. Why did both City and Haaland choose to get this deal done? Then comes Romain Esse's move to Crystal Palace. Have Palace gotten enough credit for their recent decision making? The conversation moves to Rayan Cherki, with the hosts trying to find the best league and team for the talented, but hard to work with, Frenchman. The episode ends with discussion of the weekends Premier League games, Liverpool stepping on the gas, and how Manchester United fans should feel. Stick around to see Patrick and Ted discuss Ralph Lauren, Coco Channel, and just how hot Olivier Giroud is. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:56 - Strikers linked to Arsenal 02:38 - What Arsenal need and don’t need 04:58 - The type of player that fits their squad 06:01 - Does Victor Osimhen make sense? 07:22 - Why Osimhen is still at Napoli + what will they do with him 08:54 - What is a good price for Osimhen? 10:43 - Negatives with Osmihen? 12:09 - What about Benjamin Sesko? 14:42 - Lower shot volume since moving to Germany a worry? 15:51 - Is targeting pre-peak players a risk? 19:10 - Erling Haaland’s big extension with Man City 20:24 - City’s perspective for making this happen 22:46 - Perspective from Haaland’s side 24:59 - Could this hurt City in the long run? 26:44 - If Barcelona did this with Messi 27:45 - Champagne and Oysters for Fulham 28:28 - Ted and Patrick’s train beer preferences 30:09 - Romain Esse to Crystal Palace 31:30 - A good bet for the future 32:38 - Tottenham and Archie Gray 33:33 - Do Palace get enough credit? 34:42 - Glasner’s potential to be a top coach 36:53 - Rayan Cherki available to leave Lyon 37:35 - A talented but difficult to work with footballer 39:41 - He’s the type of player you dream for as a fan 40:47 - He needs to be on a team that can keep him focused 41:31 - The best league and team for him 43:04 - What club will make the next coaching move? 43:58 - Liverpool have stepped on the gas 46:08 - How good Virgil Van Dijk and Konate are 46:34 - The champions league race + how United fans should feel 48:32 - Behind the scenes (is Giroud hot, double denim, and Coco Channel) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 8th episode of Variance Betting, Ted goes over how his bets have fared at the mid-way point of the season, gives you a way to get better prices on your bets, and goes over his EPL Matchday 22 picks. Get better prices on Bet105: https://btone.servclick1move.com/?mid=248446_1462437&utm_source=www.thetransferflow.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=variance-betting-17-jan-2025&_bhlid=379169a1e683fa1a289c2ed91425b14a56c4246c Ted's mid-season Variance Betting roundup: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-insider-update-on-variance-betting Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Why we paused 01:27 - Where to get better prices on your bets 03:24 - Why do you care? 04:44 - Ted’s results so far 06:08 - Betting £1 for every Variance Betting subscriber 07:13 - EPL matchday 22 picks 07:16 - Newcastle v Bournemouth 08:29 - Leicester v Fulham 09:45 - West Ham v Crystal Palace 10:43 - Brentford v Liverpool 11:39 - Arsenal v Aston Villa 13:48 - Everton v Tottenham 15:11 - Nottingham Forest v Southampton 16:21 - United v Brighton 17:05 - Ipswich v Man City 18:15 - Chelsea v Wolves 20:11- Join Variance Betting for more betting related content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Patrick and Ravi start by discussing Arsenal closing in on signing Martin Zubimendi. How does he fit, do they need him, and will signing him cost them a player in the future? Next comes Barcelona’s 5-2 thrashing of Real Madrid. What caused Real Madrid issues in the game, would they be better off if they didn’t sign Mbappe, and can Vinicius Jr. and Mbappe have a good game at the same time? The episode ends by touching on Nkunku being linked to Bayern Munich and Loic Bade getting interest from Aston Villa. This is Ravi’s last episode with us, show him some love in the comments! How to get a job in Football podcast: https://youtu.be/nI_qZHXA1eI Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Ravi announcement 01:19 - Arsenal close to signing Zubimendi 01:57 - Is this the player Arsenal need most? 03:41 - Too many defensive midfielders? 04:46 - Freed up wages, but what is the plan? 05:33 - Did the key in on Zubimendi too hard? 06:49 - Will they miss out on someone because of this transfer? 07:45 - Who is the player that sits? 09:53 - Are they building too hard into one style even if they get Nico Williams? 12:06 - Would Williams and Saka open up enough space? 13:55 - How the finances work 15:36 - What if they don’t get their ideal targets? 16:43 - Opportunity costs 17:17 - Barcelona thrash Real Madrid 18:35 - Multiple Madrid issues in this game 20:26 - Stats that can be misleading 21:24 - Should Ascensio have started? 22:31 - Real Madrid need immediate solutions 23:59 - Which of their attackers will sit? 24:54 - How easily Barca scored some of their goals 26:56 - Madrid turned Bellingham into a more of an attacker 28:23 - Pass accuracy against both Barcelona and Real Madrid 29:35 - Hansi Flick’s coaching job 30:18 - What if Madrid didn’t add Mbappe in the Summer? 31:30 - Can both Vinicius and Mbappe have a good game at the same time? 33:32 - Would a different coach be better for them? 34:43 - Xabi Alonso rumoured, but does the squad fit? 35:16 - What will make Real Madrid make a change 37:18 - Nkunku leaving Chelsea for Bayern Munich? 39:47 - Being able to cover for Musiala 41:27 - What should the price be? 42:22 - Chelsea cannot set the price too high 43:28 - Loic Bade linked with Aston Villa 46:17 - Concern from moving from La Liga to the Premier League 49:14 - Aston Villa have been busy 51:09 - Goodbye to Ravi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s move from Napoli, potential suitors, and how much he should cost. Next, Manchester United are having a fire sale, but will anyone be interested in the players they are offering? Then, Manchester City are close to completing a few deals, but are they overspending? And how will Pep Guardiola be able fit Omar Marmoush into the squad? The episode ends with Everton firing Sean Dyche (and their fans getting mad at Ted) and a potential move for Kyle Walker to AC Milan? Enjoy! Ted's Friday Variance Betting Column: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-insider-update-on-variance-betting Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia set to leave Napoli 02:37 - Napoli need to sell him for budget reasons 03:48 - Liverpool, United, and PSG are alleged suitors 04:57 - Why would PSG be interested? 06:46 - Could Ligue 1 be a draw for Kvara? 07:16 - Kvara vs. Barcola 08:54 - The problem with Kvara’s shots 10:27 - His shot map + worse radar from last season 11:12 - A Garnacho replacement for United? 13:02 - Atletico Madrid’s form 14:30 - Manchester United’s fire sale 15:14 - Kobbie Mainoo’s fan perception + United’s incompetence 17:52 - How would you price Mainoo and Garnacho? 19:08 - What to do with Mainoo 20:46 - Amorim and United are in damage limitation mode 21:35 - What makes sense for Garnacho? 25:30 - Man City getting closer to a few deals for BIG money 26:43 - Should City fans temper expectations for Marmoush? 27:34 - Why does he have a low dribble rate? 28:15 - Marmoush radar + shot map and what they tell us 29:21 - How does Pep fit him in? 30:32 - Everton fans are mad at Ted 31:15 - Sean Dyche did one of the best managerial jobs this season? 32:49 - He changed his style to keep Everton up 34:55 - Kyle Walker to AC Milan? 36:50 - Variance Betting information 38:04 - Behind the scenes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Patrick and Ravi start by discussing Randal Kolo Muani's move from PSG, teams that he's linked to, and what his best fit would be. Then comes West Ham, who have a rift between manager Julen Lopetegui and sporting director Tim Steidten. Can it be fixed, or is the situation too far gone? The episode ends with a look at two new options for the Arsenal attack, Kang-in Lee and Mikkel Damsgaard. Which player is the best option for Arsenal, how much will they cost, and will Arsenal just wait for Nico Williams in the summer? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:41 - Randall Kolo Muani is on the market 04:06 - Kolo Muani as a player 05:58 - What are the questions with him? 07:34 - How Kolo Muani’s age impacts what teams will get from him 09:36 - Comparison to Nicolas Jackson 12:06 - Kolo Muani’s best fit 13:27 - Do Arsenal, United or Spurs make sense? 14:28 - A Timo Werner replacement for Spurs? 16:17 - A rift at West Ham 17:41 - Julen Lopetegui and Tim Steidten drama 19:21 - West Ham’s Summer window 20:34 - How does this rift between manager and Sporting Director impact the club? 22:44 - Is a Lopetegui sacking inevitable? 24:03 - Did Moyes keep West Ham together? 25:02 - 2 new targets for Arsenal 25:36 - Kang-in Lee’s history 26:49 - How Lee’s role has changed at PSG 28:18 - What’s his best position? 29:50 - Would he be worth the price? 32:15 - Will Arsenal just wait for Nico Williams in the Summer? 33:28 - The value of a young player who has played multiple roles 36:05 - Mikkel Damsgaard’s history 36:49 - Damsgaard’s skillset 38:02 - He makes sense as a backup 38:56 - Low pass success rate, but high chances created 39:57 - Comparing Lee and Damsgaard 41:32 - Arsenal do not dribble much, but how does Nico Williams fit in? 43:13 - Arsenal run a NBA half-court offense 44:52 - The differences between Liverpool and Arsenal 46:36 - Arteta will have to “open the playbook” for Williams 48:30 - Do Arsenal need a more diverse attacking profile? 49:14 - The constant push and pull of sporting directors and managers 50:22 - Bob Voulgaris’ strategy for Castellon 52:26 - Different philosophies to combat variance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Ted and Patrick begin by discussing Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush. Who will sign him, how much will it cost, and what is his best fit? Then, Donyell Malen has been linked with Aston villa, but are there better teams for him to sign with? Next comes City, who have been linked with 20-year-old CB Abdulkadir Khosanov. Is he their Kyle Walker replacement? After City, Ted goes in-depth on the state of pricing in football, who benefits and suffers, and how owners can handle it differently. The episode ends with discussion of Liverpool v. United, Crystal Palace v Chelsea,Southampton v Brighton. Stay till the end for an easter egg, plus Patrick teaching us how to pronounce Abdulkadir Khosanov. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Omar Marmoush linked with multiple teams 02:37 - Marmoush’s history and skillset 05:23 - Does he make sense for Liverpool? 06:16 - What does he excel at? 09:24 - Marmoush’s fit at Arsenal, City and United 13:05 - What price for him? 14:39 - Villa linked with Donyell Malen 15:30 - Malen’s traits 17:12 - The rumoured fee 18:05 - His career numbers + time at Arsenal 19:25 - More fun destinations for Malen 20:00 - City linked with 20-year-old CB Abdulkadir Khosanov 21:20 - Kyle walker replacement? 22:27 - Is Benfica’s Antonio Silva the long-term replacement? 23:23 - How do city approach the window? 24:10 - City’s last few games 26:14 - We don’t know what teams should be pricing players at right now 28:21 - We’re already seeing prices come down from their peaks 29:16 - Who benefits and suffers from this? 32:33 - How do owners handle this? 36:05 - Will we see teams start to sell aggressively? 36:48 - Ben Doak linked with Palace and Ipswich 38:22 - Should Liverpool sell him? 39:53 - What should the price be if they do sell? 41:04 - Liverpool vs. Man United Thoughts 43:56 - United have a lot of mismatched toys right now 44:28 - Brentford's 5-0 win over Southampton 45:16 - Brentford tried to maximize transition opportunities 46:08 - Chelsea draw Crystal Palace, 1-1 47:02 - Chelsea controlled the game pretty well 48:13 - Chelsea’s Sanchez problem 50:03 - Arsenal were pretty poor over the weekend 51:11 - Ted’s easter egg for those who stick around 52:40 - B-roll (Trying to pronounce Abdulkadir Khosanov) #premierleague #transfernews #liverpool #manchestercity #arsenal #manchesterunited #chelsea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss what Arsenal best course of action after Bukayo Saka's injury. Can they replace him, who are their best options, and is the replacement already in the squad? Next, they move to Barcelona failing to register Dani Olmo. Can Barca fix this issue, or will Olmo leave the squad? Along the way they discuss Virgil Van Dijk and Mo Salah's extensions, Marcus Thuram replacing Darwin Nunez, and Joshua Zirkzee's struggles. Lastly, Nottingham Forest have been on an incredible run in the Premier League. Will they finish in a Champions League spot? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Games over the break 03:13 - A good time to have a great Academy 03:25 - Saka’s injury 04:21 - Salah’s incredible run of form (James Yorke tweet) 05:06 - Alexander Isak’s story 07:18 - Erling Halaand’s transfer history 09:26 - What should Arsenal do about Saka’s injury? 10:58 - Buying a replacement vs. playing youngsters 11:52 - Is Omar Marmoush an option? 12:55 - Could the be after Marcus Rashford? 14:03 - Teams taking the money vs waiting for the “right” price (Chelsea…) 15:34 - Names that could be Saka replacements 15:40 - Does Bryan Mbeumo make sense? 18:11 - He has high risk reward passing style 19:18 - Mathys Tel on Loan? 20:28 - Evan Ferguson to bolster the attack? 21:09 - Will Brighton sell? 22:55 - Leroy Sane as a direct replacement? 23:46 - Sane brings a broad skillset, but is he too old 26:55 - Barcelona fail to register Dani Olmo 27:51 - Barca are the only thing to make Ravi angry 29:18 - Hansi Flick should be furious + Olmo Landing spots 31:08 - La Masia is their saving grace and will they scapegoat Frenkie de Jong 32:27 - de Jong = Bobby Bonilla? 33:37 - Manchester United players are “available” 34:07 - Should City sign him + What is his actual position? 37:03 - Giggs hamstring story 38:38 - Marcus Thuram to Liverpool? 41:14 - Extensions for VVD and Salah? 42:29 - How does Thuram fit in the squad? 44:37 - Joshua Zirkzee saga continues 45:34 - Missing a lot of big chances means you are in good positions a lot 47:18 - Can Nottingham Forest continue their run of form? 50:28 - Forest’s attack is fragile, will it cost them? 52:49 - A coin flip for top 4 or for top 5? 54:40 - How Forest have won their recent games 56:32 - Going full circle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Patrick and Ted start by discussing Liverpool's 6-3 battering of Spurs. Mo Salah is ageless, should Ange Postecoglou change his style of play, and do Liverpool have the best attack in the world? Then, Southampton have hired Ivan Juric as manager. Who is he, what is his style, and how is he different than Russell Martin? After that comes Arsenal, have they finally flipped the switch and fixed their attack? Next, Barcelona lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid. Are Barcelona in crisis, or do the numbers tell a different story? And finally, Manchester United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth, but is there reason for United fans to be hopeful? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Liverpool Defeat Spurs, 6-3 03:21 - Injured defense against the best frontline in the world? 04:21 - How Liverpool created their chances 05:15 - Ange Postecoglou’s style of play 07:51 - Ange won’t change his philosophy 09:51 - How good would Spurs be with one elite midfielder? 11:42 - Mo Salah is ridiculous 13:09 - It’s getting hard to see how Liverpool doesn’t win the title 14:29 - Southampton hire Ivan Juric as manager 17:01 - Differences between Juric and Russell Martin 18:21 - The new generation of Italian football 19:03 - Big Shakespeare fan 19:38 - We fixed Arsenal 21:07 - Gabriel Jesus’ last 2 games 21:47 - Arsenal played much for attacking football 22:38 - Kai Havertz is very versatile 23:49 - Can Arsenal find the right balance? 24:28 - Saliba had a poor game 25:22 - How teams are trying to stop Arsenal’s set piece advantage 28:20 - The more variation you throw at them the better 30:13 - Calling basketball plays in open play 31:09 - Ben White/ Cristiano Ronaldo’s approach to getting open for crosses 32:11 - Saka injured in this game, should fast-attacking teams un-invert their wingers? 34:26 - Are Barcelona in Crisis after 2-1 loss to Atletico? 35:44 - The numbers are still good despite the results 37:57 - Lamine Yamal was out injured 39:00 - Go and watch Pedri in this game 40:04 - United are the leakiest club in the league 41:21 - Man United are in a multi-year rebuild 42:29 - They’re trending well on Defense 45:19 - Ted’s request for the listeners #liverpool #barcelona #arsenal #tottenham #manchesterunited #saka #lamineyamal #pedri #arteta #angepostecoglou #atleticomadrid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Patrick and Ravi start by Discussing Vincent Kompany's tenure at Bayern Munich. They lead the Bundesliga, but have struggled in big matches. What's the best way to evaluate Kompany's performance? Then, the conversation switched to Lyon, who need to make 100M in sales this January to avoid being sent to Ligue 2. How has the happened, who will they sell, and what teams might those players go to? Finally, the Serie A title race has been close since the start of the season, but is it now down to 3 teams? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Vincent Kompany’s tenure as Bayern manager 02:51 - What would be a successful first season? 04:14 - Lack of success in Big Matches 06:49 - They’ve missed key players for multiple matches 08:00 - Do they have the squad for Kompany? 10:26 - Bayern by the numbers this season 13:35 - How Kompany has approached this season 16:15 - How do you evaluate Kompany? 17:33 - Should Bayern manage expectations? 19:30 - Do you evaluate Kompany solely on big matches? 21:36 - What positions should Bayern target in January? 23:15 - Kimmich has played the most minutes and may leave 24:50 - Why Lyon need to make 100M in January 26:15 - Lyon have spent money poorly 27:50 - Lyon are not a team that spend big money historically 30:29 - Players Lyon can sell for significant money (Caqueret and Cherki) 33:05 - Why hasn’t Cherki left Lyon yet? 35:52 - Georges Mikautadze 36:48 - Malick Fofana is a great prospect 38:46 - Ernest Nuamah 39:45 - What club for Fofana and Nuamah? 40:51 - The Serie A title race 41:29 - Is it a 3-team race (Inter Milan, Napoli and Lazio)? 44:00 - Why Fiorentina is likely not a challenger 44:38 - Napoli’s advantage 45:27 - Upcoming schedules for the top teams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.