Tifo Football Podcast Best transfers, Liverpool’s Galacticos & are Man City actually bad?
Sep 4, 2025
Amitai Winehouse, a Senior Editor at The Athletic specializing in football transfers, dives into the dramatic outcomes of the summer transfer window. He examines whether Liverpool's latest signings truly make them a team of Galacticos, drawing parallels to Real Madrid's past glory. The discussion also tackles Manchester City's worrying performance and the implications of their tactical struggles, while light-hearted banter about player names and strategies adds an entertaining twist. Insights on young talent transfers round off a compelling conversation.
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Premier League Dominates Transfer Spending
- Premier League spending dwarfed other top European leagues this window at £3.11bn.
- That single-league concentration highlights the financial imbalance across Europe's top competitions.
Son's Quiet Exit From Spurs
- Son Heung-min's move felt like a 'long goodbye' with no competitive appearance in his final Spurs kit.
- Amitai found the image of Son in that kit oddly funny and emblematic of the messy exit.
Galáctico Tactics Rely On Moments
- 'Galáctico' tactics rely on star players to win moments rather than perfect structure.
- Teams use exceptional individuals to compensate for systemic weaknesses and still win games.