Episode 205 - The 7 HUGE Transfer Rumours Shaping This Window

22 Jul 2026 · 49 min

Episode Episode 205 - The 7 HUGE Transfer Rumours Shaping This Window

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Hayden and Neel are back to transfer coverage after the World Cup, working through several of the summer's biggest questions. They start with Nico Williams to Arsenal and the very real hurdles standing in the way, move on to Real Madrid's midfield rebuild around Rodri and Enzo Fernandez under Mourinho, break down Aston Villa's options in Nicolas Jackson and Garnacho as they look to replace Morgan Rogers, and finish with Newcastle's rebuild plans possibly involving Franculino and Karetsas' potential move to Dortmund. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro

1:00 – Nico Williams to Arsenal: initial case for the move

2:52 – Nico Williams' underlying numbers and stylistic fit at Arsenal

5:46 – Why Athletic Club makes this so difficult

7:35 – Will Arsenal be willing to pay the money required?

8:27 - Real Madrid's midfield dilemma

9:59 – Rodri's price tag and questions after his ACL injury

12:22 – Real Madrid vs Man City's valuation gap on Rodri

13:45 – How Rodri and Enzo Fernandez would each fit under Mourinho

17:12 – Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa as a Morgan Rogers replacement

20:57 – What price Jackson's move could command

24:22 – Garnacho as an alternative option for Aston Villa

27:28 – Weighing a Jackson-Garnacho swap against the Morgan Rogers fee

29:32 – Newcastle's rebuild: introducing Franculino and Karetsas

30:17 – Franculino's underlying numbers and playing style

35:55 – Why Franculino might suit a Championship club better

37:58 – Karetsas to Dortmund: fit and playing style

39:08 – Karetsas' numbers and other suitors including Milan

43:55 – Wrapping up, plus what's coming on Patreon

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