The Athletic FC Podcast The DealSheet with David Ornstein
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Sep 1, 2025 David Ornstein, a renowned football correspondent at The Athletic, teams up with football finance expert Chris Weatherspoon to dive into the whirlwind of transfer deadline day. They discuss Chelsea's strategic player negotiations and the Premier League's record spending, uncovering potential loopholes in regulations. The duo also analyzes the dynamic transfer market, particularly goalkeeper movements involving Emi Martinez and club financial implications. Their insights shed light on the intricate balance between sports and finance in the fast-paced football world.
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Chelsea's Player-Trading Engine
- Chelsea have become an elite selling club and are likely to post record player-sales profits this window.
- Their strategy recycles players to offset heavy spending and improve PSR immediately.
Premier League Financial Dominance
- The Premier League massively outspent Europe's top four leagues combined this window on incoming transfers.
- As of the window's late stages the Premier League accounted for roughly 56% of spending among the big five leagues.
Use The Deal Sheet Grace Period
- Clubs can still complete deals in the final three hours by submitting a 'deal sheet' and finishing paperwork in the grace period.
- Use pre-arranged agreements and trust in medical records to speed late-window loan moves.
