The Transfer Flow Podcast

Patrick and Neel break down the Premier League striker market, starting with Crystal Palace’s move for Jürgen Strand Larsen and what it says about how clubs are valuing centre-forwards right now. We also get into Bournemouth’s big bet on Brazilian teenager Rayan, why his profile fits the current state of the league, and whether these physical, shot-heavy forwards are the future or a temporary trend.

Then it’s full chaos in the Champions League. Benfica stun Real Madrid, PSG and Newcastle trade blows, and the final day of the league phase turns the table upside down. We look at who benefited, who got burned, what the new knockout bracket means, and who are the real threats for the UCL title.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:16 - Strand Larsen to Crystal Palace

02:32 - The player makes sense, not the price

06:05 - Bournemouth sign Rayan

07:58 - A bit of a risk

09:20 - xG and type of shots

10:46 - Tunnel vision

12:17 - What will they do long term?

14:54 - Coaching situation

16:52 - Champions League drama

17:46 - Benfica stun Real Madrid

18:43 - Did Benfica know they needed a goal?

20:00 - Trubin’s goal

20:57 - PSG and Newcastle draw

21:43 - Extra round is huge for domestic competitions

23:12 - Sporting’s last minute win

24:03 - Newcastle will be kicking themselves

25:53 - The format and fixture difficulty

27:28 - Impact of UCL on league titles

30:40 - The draw friday and potential matchups

31:36 - Real Madrid’s quarterfinal odds

32:50 - The potential for lopsided sides of the draw

34:38 - Teams who will be tough outs

35:37 - Traditional powers aren’t particular good at the moment

36:35 - City’s threat over 2 legs

37:36 - PSG didn’t look dangerous at this time last year

38:33 - EPL teams or Bayern look the favourites

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On today’s episode of The Transfer Flow, Patrick and Ted break down the final week of the January transfer window and the stories shaping the run-in. We start with Spurs’ move for Andy Robertson and whether a 31-year-old fullback on a long contract makes sense for a team still searching for stability. Then we turn to the market’s biggest forward as Arsenal and Barcelona chase Julián Álvarez, asking if he’s worth a nine-figure fee and if he’s the striker Arsenal need.

From there we unpack Manchester United’s win over Arsenal, looking at Arteta’s tactical choices, slow restarts, and growing physical strain, plus how United’s press and long-range shooting swung a title race that suddenly feels tighter. We then move to Aston Villa under Unai Emery, questioning whether their long-range goal spree is a genuine tactical edge or a hot streak, what it means for expected goals, and how the modern striker role is evolving as more teams build attacks around creating space for midfield shooters.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:06 - FBref/Opta situation

02:36 - Impact on people making a career in football?

04:37 - Applying AI to data collection

07:04 - Sign up for The Transfer Flow Conference!

08:04 - Has this window matched expectations?

09:07 - Robertson to Spurs?

12:48 - Gallagher signing thoughts

14:11 - Julian Alvarez linked to Arsenal and Barcelona

16:19 - €100m for a 26 year old?

17:47 - Arsenal need to try again at CF

18:46 - Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr rumours

22:04 - Where will Alvarez land?

23:17 - Should Arsenal fans be worried?

24:18 - Top xG team since December?

26:07 - Are United a good team now? + Arsenal worries

27:00 - No Europe is a GOOD THING for United at the moment

28:40 - Concern meter

29:52 - Finally some rest for Arsenal

31:08 - Odds for Villa to win the league?

33:03 - Restarts should be taken quicker?

34:33 - Villa’s long-range goals and xG off the path?

37:30 - Basketball analogy + how it applies to the PL

39:58 - This might be happening in the PL now

41:00 - Strikers are less involved this season

42:15 - Have Villa found an edge?

43:30 - Game state vs in training

45:12 - Emi Martinez’ performance + flipping the script

46:25 - Have Villa locked up 3rd already?

48:10 - These teams NEED a summer off

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On today’s episode, Patrick and Hayden get into the latest transfer stories, starting with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s potential exit from Crystal Palace. Aston Villa, Juventus, and Manchester United have all been linked. Does Mateta actually make sense for any of them, or is this a move that creates more problems than it solves?Next, we look at Hayden Hackney and why the Middlesbrough midfielder is suddenly on Premier League radars. Is he ready for the step up, which clubs fit his skill set best, and why has no one pulled the trigger yet?Finally, we dive into the Champions League league phase table ahead of the final round of fixtures. Who is safe in the top eight, who is heading for the playoff round, and which big clubs are at real risk of missing out?Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlowSubscribe 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/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 - Intro01:09 - More info on the conference02:20 - Jean-Philippe Mateta on the move?03:26 - Fit at Juventus05:54 - Aston Villa could get interested09:01 - Age an issue for Villa?09:39 - Best for Juventus?11:57 - Potential risk for Villa14:06 - Hayden Hackney’s skillset15:19 - Why hasn’t he moved yet?16:07 - Fit at Manchester United and Tottenham and potential price17:32 - He needs to be protected a bit20:32 - United need to stockpile young talent22:45 - Champions League final matchday preview23:51 - City on the outside looking in25:13 - Goal difference will be key + who’s safe in top 8 and top 2428:26 - Is 15 points enough?29:29 - PSG/Newscastle and Napoli/Chelsea are HUGE31:00 - Teams having something to play for33:18 - Ball is in Man City, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid’s court35:41 - Liverpool and Real Madrid safe?36:12 - Who can jump into the top 24?39:38 - Is 8 points enough for the playoffs?41:00 - Potential hard matchups in the playoffs#transfernews #premierleague #championsleague #tottenham #epl #crystalpalace #manchesterunited #astonvilla #manchestercity #arsenal #realmadrid #barcelona #football #soccer #foryou #fyp

Patrick and Ted break down a packed football week, starting with the latest transfer rumours and what they tell us about the plans taking shape at some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs. We discuss Chelsea’s openness to selling Enzo Fernandez, Manchester United’s interest in Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson, whether Ruben Neves could be a realistic midfield option, and what Manchester City’s January activity says about their looming rebuild.

Then we move onto the weekend’s standout result as Manchester United beat Manchester City. What went wrong for Pep Guardiola, how Michael Carrick set his team up, and whether this performance signals a genuine shift at Old Trafford.

Next, we examine Arsenal’s draw at Nottingham Forest and the growing conversation around their attack. Are these real warning signs or simply the reality of competing in a deeper and more physically demanding Premier League.

We also turn to Tottenham and Thomas Frank. Why his Spurs project has struggled to take shape, how much of that is down to personnel, and whether the club is already nearing another reset.

Plus a look at the AFCON final and why this year’s tournament has once again delivered drama.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - In-person TTF event!

07:24 - Ruben Neves linked to Manchester United

09:29 - United linked with 2 other midfielders already

10:00 - Wharton and Anderson linked

11:36 - City and Real Madrid possibilities?

12:53 - Chelsea willing to sell Enzo?

15:31 - Sell Enzo and buy other players to flip?

16:20 - This transfer window has already been fun

17:48 - Moves to keep an eye on - Alex Toth and Romano Schmid

18:31 - Manchester United beat City, 2-0

20:14 - Rico Lewis was shocking + Is this on Pep?

21:27 - City’s poor press helps hide United’s flaw

24:04 - Carrick used the idea Pep has spent his entire career using

25:26 - Amad Diallo is so dangerous + Carrick thoughts

27:49 - Arsenal draw 0-0 to Forest

28:30 - Was this game actually toothless from Arsenal?

30:25 - Arsenal’s reliance on set pieces

32:52 - There are NO gimmies in the Premier League

34:15 - Our expectations are wrong

37:00 - Pep’s football has not adapted to this season

37:24 - This Arsenal matches up like Jose’s Chelsea teams

42:13 - Do head coaches really matter?

44:24 - The Premier League is way up on the U-curve

44:57 - Thomas Frank in trouble

47:53 - Spurs did not help him this summer

51:39 - Spurs are digging out of mistakes

54:15 - The AFCON final

56:30 - Senegal leave the pitch + Brahim Diaz

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On today's episode, Patrick and Neel start with covering AFCON. We break down Senegal vs Morocco in the final, why this AFCON has been dominated by tactical control rather than chaos, and how Morocco’s home advantage and growing pressure could shape the biggest game of the tournament. We also look at the Mane vs Salah narrative, Morocco’s conservative approach, and what the semi-finals revealed about both sides.

Then we turn to Europe’s managerial shake-ups. Xabi Alonso is already out at Real Madrid. We discuss what went wrong, why Madrid operate the way they do, and who could realistically take over next. Plus Manchester United appoint Michael Carrick. We look at what his football might look like, how he fits this United squad, and whether this is a smart short-term move or the start of another familiar cycle.

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00:00 - Intro

00:43 - AFCON semifinals

01:59 - The quarters were the best round

05:28 - Egypt played pure haramball + Salah vs Mane

07:41 - Senegal look dominant

09:04 - Senegal vs Morocco preview

13:46 - Morocco’s support of Walid Regragui

16:53 - Brahim Diaz and Hakimi + the tournament hasn’t been dribbly

18:39 - Advances in African football

21:40 - Xabi Alonso sacked at Real Madrid

24:05 - What do Real Madrid do at manager?

24:49 - Alonso is as good an option as Real Madrid could find

25:40 - Luis Enrique, Tuchel, Nagelsmann

28:52 - Top 5 vibes coaches?

30:08 - Would Zidane want this job?

33:23 - Michael Carrick appointed Manchester United manager

36:10 - 2 big challenges

38:30 - If he finds a balance, he will be alright + how will they lineup?