The serious offers to buy Chelsea, Barca rebuilding & Palace evolution

Exclusive: Interview with PFA CEO Gordon Taylor: In an exclusive interview, Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein speak to the CEO of the Professional Footballers' Association Gordon Taylor about a range of issues affecting the game, the professional players he represents and the organisation he leads. Topics discussed included; his salary, the winter break, the plight of clubs such as Bury & Bolton, dementia and head injuries, recent incidents of racism towards players and how long he intends to stay in his job. Subscribe to The Athletic for ad-free podcasts and get a 40% discount theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman by The Athletic FC Podcast

56 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

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

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

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

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 - 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

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

Leeds Hold Off Man United To Signing & Newcastle Takeover Update: The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein exclusively reveals to Mark Chapman how Manchester United's enquiry to sign Kévin Augustin was too late and not strong enough to see off Leeds United's bid for the player. There is also an update on United's pursuit of Bruno Fernandes and other targets. A new name is linked to the proposed takeover at Newcastle and The Athletic's Liam Twomey joins the podcast to outline how Roman Abramovich continues to have the final say at Chelsea and why he is likely to remain in place as the club's owner. In the final week of the January window, David provides updates on possible transfers involving Arsenal, West Ham and Tottenham. by The Athletic FC Podcast

45 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

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 - What to expect on Deadline Day: It's Deadline Day and Adam Leventhal checks in with David Ornstein to find out exactly which clubs he'll be keeping a close eye on... Remember, all-day from 9AM up until the close of the window, Athletic subscribers will receive an HOURLY podcast update from Adam and our network of reporters across the UK and beyond! You can still subscribe to The Athletic for a 40% discount by using the promo code 'transferpod' by The Athletic FC Podcast

6 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

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

Players face wage deferrals & the sorry tale of Ronaldinho: The Athletic's Mark Chapman, David Ornstein & Matt Slater discuss the latest detail they have from inside the game in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. Hear how players now broadly accept the idea of playing behind closed doors and understand the role they can play in the community. David also reveals that many players are open to wage deferrals whilst players lower down the pyramid are being supported by the PFA. Meanwhile, The Athletic's Jack Lang tells the tragic story of Ronaldinho, the Brazilian legend who spent his 40th birthday in jail. by The Athletic FC Podcast

48 min listen

The Athletic Transfer Daily - Tuesday 21st January: Could the reason your club hasn't yet signed that striker you're crying out for have something to do with them trying to negotiate a 'nightclub clause' in the contract? The Athletic's Daniel Taylor joins Jacqui Oatley to investigate... Plus, Sheffield United writer Richard Sutcliffe on Chris Wilder and the latest news from Bruno Fernandes & Edinson Cavani to... Nabil Bentaleb! by The Athletic FC Podcast

30 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

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

Pogba new contract possible & why Euro 2020 will move: Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein & Matt Slater who share the conversations they have had with players, managers, agents and executives in reaction to football's suspension due to the spread of coronavirus. Matt also explains the mechanics behind this week's pivotal meetings at UEFA & the Premier League where it is expected that the European Championships will be postponed. The Athletic's Manchester United writer Laurie Whitwell reveals what he has heard from inside Old Trafford about the imminent return of Paul Pogba who could be in line for a new contract. Jack Pitt-Brooke details the latest crisis at Charlton Athletic that has seen the club go from a fresh start with new owners to police being called to settle a boardroom dispute inside two months. by The Athletic FC Podcast

45 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

Future of Football: Why would anyone want to own a football club?: Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater and Jack Pitt-Brooke for a look at the increasingly complicated and expensive business of owning a football club. What is the endgame for the super-rich who own the super-clubs? Why should we be worried about so-called sportswashing? Will we ever see someone change the game like Roman Abramovich did? All this and more discussed on the Future of Football. by The Athletic FC Podcast

66 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

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

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 - 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

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 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

Man City's war with UEFA & Premier League 'Netflix' to launch: The Athletic's Mark Chapman, David Ornstein and Matt Slater analyse Manchester City’s two year ban from Europe; how it happened, what it could mean for the future of the club, its star players and manager Pep Guardiola. Matt details what City have done wrong in they eyes of UEFA and the reasons why - no matter what happens next - the process will have major ramifications for how professional sport is regulated. David also reveals how City players might respond to a ban. Also could the Premier League soon create a 'Netflix' style live streaming service for football fans around the world? Subscribe to The Athletic for ad-free podcasts and get a 40% discount theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman by The Athletic FC Podcast

58 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

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

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