Host Mark Chapman & The Athletic's David Ornstein discuss West Ham’s determination to keep hold of Declan Rice and the new faces they are chasing in the transfer market. David also reveals how Spurs snubbed full-back Danny Rose.

Everton writer Greg O’Keefe explains how James Rodriguez ended up in the Premier League and shares what he knows about other possible Carlo Ancelotti signings.

And The Athletic’s Sarah Shephard assess the possible impact of some of the biggest names in the game joining Women’s Super League clubs including US superstar Alex Morgan.

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Rodriguez to Everton explained & West Ham's transfer battles