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The Transfer Flow Podcast

The Transfer Flow Podcast

Written by: Theodore Knutson
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 Transfer and team analysis, plus interviews with some of the best in the football business.Theodore Knutson Football Politics & Government
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  • Episode 157 - Spurs Need To Sign THIS Midfielder + UCL Final Matchday Preview

    Episode 157 - Spurs Need To Sign THIS Midfielder + UCL Final Matchday Preview
    Jan 22 2026
    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
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    44 mins
  • Episode 156 - How Carrick Used Pep’s Tactics Against Him

    Episode 156 - How Carrick Used Pep’s Tactics Against Him
    Jan 19 2026
    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. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast 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 #manchesterunited #manchestercity #premierleague #pepguardiola #arsenal #chelsea #football #epl #transfernews #transfers #epltransfers #tottenham #michaelcarrick
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 155 - Who will manage Real Madrid next? + AFCON Recap

    Episode 155 - Who will manage Real Madrid next? + AFCON Recap
    Jan 15 2026
    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. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow Neel's AFCON article: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/breakout-talents-from-the-africa-cup-of-nations Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast 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?
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    43 mins
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