Competitive football creeps ever closer with the Emirates Cup out of the way, the transfer window hotting up - Daniele De Rossi has signed for Boca Juniors! - and Mike ‘Flannels’ Ashley up to his usual shenanigans. He’s part of a rogues’ gallery that features a pumped up Diego Costa, a fictional version of Carlos Tevez and, somewhat out of left field, Gary McAllister. Enjoy.Join us on 5th August for the start of Football Ramble Daily. Keep an eye on our socials in the meantime for all the info— just search 'Football Ramble' or email us here: show@thefootballramble.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading: Gareth Bale’s move to China appears off:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49144872Lille accept Arsenal’s bid for Nicolas Pepe:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/27/arsenal-transfer-record-72m-nicolas-pepe-lilleDANIELE DE ROSSI HAS SIGNED FOR BOCA JUNIORS!https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3907431/why-daniele-de-rossi-has-joined-boca-juniors-after-leaving-roma For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy