Episode 98 - How will Hugo Ekitike fit EPL? + Brighton's £35m Wonderkid
On this episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss Jack Grealish being left out of the Manchester City Club World Cup squad and teams that could be interested in him during the 2nd transfer window. Then, they move to Hugo Ekitike being linked to Liverpool and Chelsea. Does the 22-year-old striker have the physical tools necessary to succeed in the EPL? Next, Jobe Bellingham has completed a move to Dortmund, but is he worth the money or is he living off of his brothers name? Finally, Brighton completed a £35m move for 18-year-old Charalampos Kostoulas. What makes him so special, why do Brighton always have such odds transfers, and what position will he play for them? Enjoy!
Kim's Ekitike article: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/how-good-is-hugo-ekitike-75b8
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Jack Grealish out of the CWC squad for Man City
02:11 - City have spent OVER £1m per appearance
02:50 - Interested teams
03:29 - What would Grealish be giving teams?
05:01 - City will likely eat wages, but what will the fee be?
06:19 - Good if your team has off-ball runners
07:30 - Squad composition makes Newcastle not make sense, but what about Bournemouth?
09:24 - Grealish needs a situation set up for someone with his skillset
11:29 - The Club World Cup has changed transfer timelines
12:44 - Teams waiting for deals later in the window?
14:22 - Huge Ekitike's skillset
16:26 - Ekitike's lack of consistency
17:04 - Will gaining the strength he needs make him lose his burst?
17:38 - Liverpool and Chelsea as candidates
19:10 - Is the price too high for Liverpool
19:59 - Spurs and United won't happen, but he fits well
21:47 - The wait surrounded the striker market
22:42 - Once one goes, the rest should follow quickly
23:33 - Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund
24:12 - He's a different player than his brother + Skillset
25:58 - Improvements season over season
26:59 - Altered impressions of what's expected of a teenager
27:32 - Brandt + Bellingham
28:29 - Brighton send BIG on Charalampos Kostoulas
29:42 - When Brighton spend money like this, take notice
30:18 - He does a lot of things well, but where does he fit in?
31:51 - He stood out athletically in Greece at 18
32:28 - Too many attacking players for too much money?
33:50 - Brighton will show flexibility
34:27 - If 2 guys turn into stars? + They're like a smart Chelsea
35:04 - Some of these guys probably need to be moved
35:52 - Playing time as a resource
36:53 - Fabian Hürzeler on the hot seat?
37:57 - Rebuilding Chelsea coming Monday!
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Episode 97 - 3 Things Thomas Frank brings to Spurs + Rodrygo to Arsenal?
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!
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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
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Episode 96 - Šeško vs Gyökeres for Arsenal + Do Man United need Bryan Mbeumo?
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
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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?
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Episode 95 - How Enrique unlocked Ousmane Dembele + Rayan Ait-Nouri to Man City?
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!
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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
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Episode 94 - Champions League Final Preview + How much is João Pedro REALLY worth?
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!
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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??
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