# Inside Everton's transfer window frustrations with Ornstein and Horncastle

An episode of [The Athletic FC Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1488521447), 8 Sep 2026, 45 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6818be7d1d28d62313ac8ef3/e/6aa00e6b4fa142971f9c7a30/media.mp3

After seeing a late move for Folarin Balogun collapsed Everton have been left with 18 senior first team players, something manager David Moyes seems less than pleased by. Emma Paton is with David Ornstein and James Horncastle to analyse Everton's transfer dealings, discuss why things played out in the manner they did - including looking likely to strike a deal to sell Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest. The Friedkin Group are also exploring investment opportunities in the club, so the panel assess the relationship the owners have with the club having only taken control in December 2024. Plus there's the latest Ask Ornstein and The Athletic's Barcelona correspondent Pol Ballus also joins us to talk about Marcus Rashford's reintegration at Manchester United, following his loan spell at the Camp Nou last season. Host: Emma Paton With: David Ornstein and James Horncastle Featuring: Pol Ballus Executive Producer: Guy Clarke Producer: Jay Beale Videographer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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