Weekend Preview: Chelsea's Future, Saka's Mentality & Pochettino's Reputation

Why Levy swapped Poch for Mourinho - plus the latest on futures of Xhaka, Emery, Silva & Sancho: Mark Chapman & The Athletic's David Ornstein bring you exclusive insight into the week's biggest football stories, including Pochettino's exit and Mourinho's arrival at Spurs, Jadon Sancho's growing unrest at Dortmund and Manchester United's search for a striker. All this plus the latest on the futures of Arsenal boss Unai Emery, his captain Granit Xhaka, and Everton's Marco Silva. by The Athletic FC Podcast

48 min listen

BONUS POD: Arteta Latest: The Athletic's David Ornstein brings you the very latest as Mikel Arteta holds talks with Arsenal about succeeding Unai Emery as manager. Listen to the full interview with David on The Athletic's Arsenal podcast Handbrake Off. by The Athletic FC Podcast

10 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - The Window is CLOSED!: Adam Leventhal wraps up all the big headlines from one of the most eventful and surprising Deadline Day's in recent memory. To catch up with all of today's Deadline Day hourly podcast updates, featuring in-depth discussions about Manchester United, Newcastle, Tottenham and more; use the promo code 'transferpod' for a 40% discount and subscribe to The Athletic. by The Athletic FC Podcast

6 min listen

Exclusive: Man United Target Striker & What Has Changed at West Ham?: The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein sits down with Mark Chapman and reveals the striker Manchester United are keen to sign this window. The Athletic's Sam Lee & Roshane Thomas join the podcast to discuss John Stones' future at City and examine what ten years under the stewardship of David Sullivan and David Gold has brought to West Ham United. There is also background on Arsenal's pursuit of PSG defender Layvin Kurzawa. by The Athletic FC Podcast

41 min listen

Liverpool cool on Sancho & Pep's transfer targets: The Athletic's David Ornstein reveals a list of players on Manchester City's radar that includes the Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks. In conversation with Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Dominic Fifield, David also answers questions about the changes Mikel Arteta is already making at Arsenal and where he thinks Norwich City's Tod Cantwell could end up next. by The Athletic FC Podcast

43 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Thursday 30th January: On the eve of Deadline Day, Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Liverpool writer James Pearce to reflect on how some of the biggest names in world football ALMOST ended up at Anfield... Plus, updates from Wolves and Everton before Jack Lang explains why new Manchester United signing Bruno Fernandes will have no trouble dealing with the pressure at Old Trafford. by The Athletic FC Podcast

21 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Thursday 9th January: Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Liverpool writer James Pearce and Oliver Kay to discuss the contrasting transfer strategy at both Merseyside clubs. All the latest transfer news from Arsenal, Newcastle and Brighton too. by The Athletic FC Podcast

30 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Friday 24th January: Can players ever get their dream move just by being nice?... Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's senior writers Stuart James and Dominic Fifield to shed some light on the lengths players/agents will go to engineer moves away in the transfer window... Robbie Savage downing tools, Arsene Wenger's change of heart and more... Plus, will Liverpool be forced into the market by Sadio Mane's injury, have Leeds finally found a striker and The Athletic's Kieran Theivam reflects on deadline day in the Women's Super League yesterday. by The Athletic FC Podcast

34 min listen

Ferguson's future as Everton boss and who is the front runner for Arsenal?: The Athletic's David Ornstein joins Mark Chapman to examine where Everton go next and what the future holds for interim boss Duncan Ferguson. Oliver Kay is also in the studio to discuss the rise of British managers in the Premier League and David names who he sees as the front runner for the Arsenal job. by The Athletic FC Podcast

39 min listen

Who sacked Emery & what's the Arsenal succession plan?: The Athletic's David Ornstein joins Mark Chapman to deliver unparalleled insight into the sacking of Unai Emery and who will be the next Arsenal manager. The Athletic's Sam Lee is also in the studio to discuss the possibility of Mikel Arteta heading to the Emirates and to give his thoughts on the mood music around Manchester City & Pep Guardiola. The Athletic's Watford writer Adam Leventhal brings the very latest from Watford following his exclusive on the dismissal of Quique Sanchez Flores. by The Athletic FC Podcast

44 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Friday 10th January: Caroline Barker is joined by the Huddersfield Town boss Danny Cowley to explore what this month is really like for managers, and how the window differs from his time at Concord Rangers! Plus, The Athletic's senior writer Dominic Fifield tells us whether clubs in London really do have an advantage in negotiations and how Spurs can replace Harry Kane in the short-term. We also bring you the latest round up from Manchester, Burnley, Watford and across London too! by The Athletic FC Podcast

30 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Tuesday 28th January: Jacqui Oatley is joined by The Athletic's Norwich writer Michael Bailey and West Brom writer Steve Madeley, to discuss how two clubs, separated by only one place in the football league pyramid, have approached the January transfer window... Plus updates on Giovani Lo Celso at Spurs, Fernandinho's future at Manchester City and movement at West Ham. by The Athletic FC Podcast

22 min listen

Kevin De Bruyne - Exclusive Interview: Mark Chapman and David Ornstein speak exclusively to Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne about his evolution into one of the best players in the world as he is crowned The Athletic's Men’s Player of the Year.De Bruyne delivers an insight into his craft, about becoming more of a leader since the retirement of Vincent Kompany, edging closer to a Premier League assist record held by Thierry Henry and the frustration at missing out on one earlier in the season. The Athletic's Matt Slater joins to explain what UEFA’s recent message means for European places, titles and relegation and Rafa Honigstein details how the Bundesliga is hoping to return. by The Athletic FC Podcast

42 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Wednesday 15th January: Adam Leventhal is live from The Athletic HQ to bring you the latest on Gedson Fernandes' move to Tottenham... Find out why Norwich aren't spending despite being rooted to the foot of the Premier League table and what Arteta's arrival could mean for the futures of Lacazette and Aubameyang at Arsenal. Plus, how much would Danny Ings cost this month, is Zaha staying at Selhurst Park AND find out what The Athletic Newsroom is really like in January! by The Athletic FC Podcast

33 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Monday 20th January: Are Jose Mourinho and Daniel Levy seeing eye to eye over the January transfer window... And why is it so difficult to find an understudy to Harry Kane? The Athletic's Spurs writer Charlie Eccleshare joins Jacqui Oatley to discuss... Plus, the inimitable Phil Hay on Leeds, Bielsa and whether their recent slump has cranked up the pressure to add to the squad... And could Man City really swoop for United target Bruno Fernandes? by The Athletic FC Podcast

25 min listen

Revealed and explained: the ‘terrible’ state of Premier League clubs’ finances: In a special bonus podcast, The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by colleague Matt Slater to discuss his agenda setting piece that reveals the 'terrible' state of Premier League club’s finances, outlining the clubs that are struggling and the ones that may make it through the current crisis relatively unscathed. by The Athletic FC Podcast

34 min listen

An insight into the mind of Mesut Ozil: The Athletic's David Ornstein joins Mark Chapman to bring you an insight into the mind of Mesut Ozil after the Arsenal star's latest brush with unwanted headlines, we also get details of Jurgen Klopp’s new contract at Liverpool with insight from Simon Hughes, we hear from Rafa Benitez about a possible return to the Premier League and The Athletic's Dominic Fifield shares what he knows about Chelsea transfer targets now their ban has been lifted. by The Athletic FC Podcast

38 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Thursday 23rd January: Adam Leventhal quizzes The Athletic's Leicester writer Rob Tanner on the club's plans for life after Jamie Vardy! Find out how their recruitment has changed since that fairytale title-winning season and if the Foxes are prepared for a summer of interest in breakthrough stars like James Maddison and Wilfred N'Didi... Plus, could Dimitri Payet really be on his way back to West Ham, is Danny Rose leaving Spurs this month AND David Ornstein on Arsenal! by The Athletic FC Podcast

28 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Winks to Man Utd & Villa's striker search: In the first episode of The Athletic Transfer Daily Jacqui Oatley is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United writer Laurie Whitwell for insight into Utd's pursuit of Tottenham's Harry Winks, they also discuss the future of Jesse Lingard after the England midfielder recently joined up with super agent Mino Raiola. The Athletic's Aston Villa writer Gregg Evans also gives us the very latest on injury-hit Aston Villa's search for a striker to replace the stricken Wesley. by The Athletic FC Podcast

29 min listen

How did Ighalo end up at Utd, who's impressing Arteta, and is there transfer tension at Palace?: The Athletic's David Ornstein gives Mark Chapman the inside track on how Manchester United went from flirting with Josh King only to end up with Odion Ighalo on deadline day. There is also an update from inside Arsenal including detail on what Arteta is doing to unite the squad, the players that have made the best impression on their new boss so far, and some insight into their evolving relationships with 'super agents'. We're also joined by The Athletic's Dominic Fifield for an in-depth look at Crystal Palace and their frustrating transfer window which included a deadline day dalliance with Jarrod Bowen and an ill-fated pursuit of West Brom's Nathan Ferguson. by The Athletic FC Podcast

41 min listen

Premier League Countdown - Crystal Palace: Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team. In this show he's speaking with The Athletic's Senior Football Writer Dom Fifield about Crystal Palace. How high can Roy Hodgson's side finish this season? Can they make a late push for a European place? Will next season be Roy's final year in charge? And how long can the club hold on to Wilfried Zaha by The Athletic FC Podcast

22 min listen

Raiola Eyes Rashford, Fernandes latest & No England return for Vardy: The Athletic's David Ornstein & Mark Chapman are joined by Leicester City writer Rob Tanner to explain why an England return for Jamie Vardy won’t happen & how the club's transfer strategy with star names including James Maddison will play out. The Athletic's Manchester United writer Laurie Whitwell brings detail on United's pursuit of Bruno Fernandes and insight into the workings of super agent Mino Raiola - could he be adding Marcus Rashford to his talent roster? by The Athletic FC Podcast

41 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Monday 13th January: Jacqui Oatley is joined by The Athletic's Wolverhampton Wanderers writer Tim Spiers to investigate how the club's special relationship with 'super-agent' Jorge Mendes really works... Plus, transfer updates from Spurs, Southampton, Newcastle and West Ham. by The Athletic FC Podcast

27 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Wednesday 29th January: Who is Pablo Mari? Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein & Andy Mitten to get the low-down on Arsenal's latest signing... Plus, the latest on Bruno Fernandes impending move to Old Trafford and a takeover at St James Park! David Ornstein also runs the rule over the other big transfer rumours and Spurs writer Charlie Eccleshare profiles Tottenham signing Steven Bergwijn. by The Athletic FC Podcast

27 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - David Ornstein special: Ever wondered how David Ornstein gets his stories?... Adam Leventhal is alongside David as well as the Athletic's Football News & Investigations writer Matt Slater and German football expert Raphael Honigstein, to reveal some January transfer truths... The group also assess whether the Premier League transfer window will be brought back into line with the rest of Europe and the potential changes to FIFA's loan system too. Plus, Peter Rutzler also joins in to discuss Bournemouth's concerning slide down the Premier League table and of course we put your Arsenal-related transfer questions to David too! by The Athletic FC Podcast

35 min listen

Why Haaland turned down United & bonus for Aubameyang & Arsenal stars: The Athletic's Mark Chapman, David Ornstein and Laurie Whitwell reveal how Manchester United are planning to revamp their analytics department to improve the way in which the club recruits players to match the kind of talent brought in by the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool. Also in the episode is The Athletic's new Italian football writer James Horncastle who has been spending time with Francesco Totti, now playing in a local amatuer eight-a-side league. And David explains why Arsenal stars such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will receive a guaranteed Champions League bonus irrespective of qualification. by The Athletic FC Podcast

50 min listen

Damien Comolli on why he signed Jordan Henderson, his regret over Suarez racism case & why Daniel Levy deserves a statue at Spurs: In an exclusive interview the former Liverpool & Tottenham Sporting Director Damien Comolli speaks to The Athletic's David Ornstein and they cover: Why he signed Jordan Henderson for Liverpool and how the signing played a part in him eventually being sacked What the Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are like to work for and how they've built this current era of success His regret at how he and Liverpool handled the Suarez racism case Why Tottenham should erect a statue of Daniel Levy What Mourinho needs to do to avoid it all ending in tears at Spurs What it was like inside Liverpool on the day they sold Torres and signed Carroll & Suarez Why Man Utd need a sporting director and an improved football structure Why Arsenal got it wrong hiring Emery and the challenges that Arteta faces going forward Why he thinks Man City are in trouble and could be by The Athletic FC Podcast

62 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Monday 27th January: Jacqui Oatley is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United writer, Laurie Whitwell, to breakdown the transfer situation at Old Trafford... Every rumour from Erling Haaland to Bruno Fernandes explained! Plus, updates on potential new signings at Arsenal, Spurs and Aston Villa. by The Athletic FC Podcast

28 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Wednesday 8th January: Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Tottenham writer Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss Daniel Levy's plans for Mourinho's first transfer window as Spurs boss... The pair also discuss whether the next generation of England stars will continue the recent trend of moving abroad, plus, updates and news from the wider Athletic network regarding Manchester United, Everton, Leeds and beyond! by The Athletic FC Podcast

28 min listen

The *Unofficial* Team Of The Year: As The Athletic gears up for Awards Night this Sunday, host Adam Leventhal assembles a panel of writers to discuss who should make it into our Premier League Team Of The Year! ... Reckon they're close? by The Athletic FC Podcast

38 min listen

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Weekend Preview: Chelsea's Future, Saka's Mentality & Pochettino's Reputation

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