The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic's David Ornstein & Mark Chapman are joined by Liverpool writer James Pearce to asses the fallout from the injury to Virgil van Dijk - could this mean Liverpool spend to replace him January?David will bring us the main lines from his weekly column including details of a new deal for Southampton striker Danny Ings.And we break down Saïd Benrahma’s loan move to West Ham with Liam Twomey who will also talk to us about Chelsea’s defensive issues and The Athletic exclusive on Antonio Rudiger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein sits down in conversation with Arsenal legend and former manager Arsene Wenger who has released his autobiography - My Life in Red and White.In a wide ranging interview Arsene discusses his emotional exit from Arsenal and his current relationship with the club. Plus there are never-before-told transfer stories featuring Danny Welbeck and the pope.To read all the articles we discuss on today’s podcast in full simply head to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up for just £1 a month  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ornstein & Mark Chapman are joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Adam Crafton to detail the revolution proposed by England's biggest clubs and the EFL chairman. They also explain who supports the proposal, who opposes it and what will happen next.David also has an update on the the awkward situation between Arsenal and Mesut Ozil. To read all the articles we discuss on today’s podcast in full simply head to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up for just £1 a month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ornstein & Mark Chapman take you inside the mechanics behind the transfer deals that did happen in this window and those that didn’t including Manchester United's pursuit of Jadon Sancho. We are joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton who details the conversations he has had with people who make transfers happen. Plus, James McNicholas reveals the details of how Arsenal captured Thomas Partey and his exclusive story on club mascot Gunnersaurus, who has became the latest victim of Arsenal cost-cutting.  To read all the articles we discuss on today’s podcast in full simply head to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up for just £1 a month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ornstein & Mark Chapman discuss the transfers that could still happen this deadline for Premier League sides such as Arsenal and Spurs.The Athletic's United writer Laurie Whitwell joins us to discuss the biggest one of all involving Jadon Sancho.And The Athletic’s Matt Slater updates us on the crisis faced by Football League clubs and the possibility of support from The Premier League. To read all the articles we discuss on today’s podcast in full simply head to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up for just £1 a month And subscribers to The Athletic can submit questions to David in the comments section of his  weekly column by using the  hashtag #AskOrnstein and he’ll pick his  favourites for  his YouTube show.Make sure to subscribe to the Tifo Podcast YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ornstein tells  Mark Chapman why Manchester United’s transfer strategy will not be changing in reaction to defeat on the opening day of the season.The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare joins us to explain how Spurs brought Gareth Bale back to and he shares what he knows about the future of Dele Alli at the club.Raphael Honigstein joins us to talk about his exclusive interview with Chelsea’s Timo Werner and  gives the German perspective on Jadon Sancho's future.And our Manchester City writer Sam Lee names the centre back Pep Guardiola is hopes will be a City player by the end of the week.To read all the articles we discuss on today’s podcast in full simply head to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up for just £1 a month And subscribers to The Athletic can submit questions to David in the comments section of his  weekly column by using the  hashtag #AskOrnstein and he’ll pick his  favourites for  his YouTube show.Make sure to subscribe to the Tifo Podcast YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.To read all the articles we discuss on today’s podcast in full simply head to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up for just £1 a month And subscribers to The Athletic can submit questions to David in the comments section of his  weekly column by using the  hashtag #AskOrnstein and he’ll pick his  favourites for  his YouTube show.Make sure to subscribe to the Tifo Podcast YouTube channel  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein speaks to Arsenal's Hector Bellerin about investing in the environment and becoming a shareholder at Forest Green Rovers. Hector discusses his plans to use his platform to push for change and tells David how young players at Arsenal are asking him about getting involved.David and host Mark Chapman go on to discuss the future of Bellerin as a player and where Arsenal are looking to strengthen.We also get a transfer update at West Ham and Newcastle with The Athletic’s Roshane Thomas & George Caulkin.And we cross to Spain to speak to our Spanish writer Dermot Corrigan to explain why Lionel Messi is staying at Barcelona, why it all happened and what could happen next.Right now The  Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around just go to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ed Malyon and Sam Lee bring you immediate reaction to the news that Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona.How does this u-turn affect Manchester City? Could they still make a move for Messi in January or next summer? What does it mean for Barcelona? And what does it mean for Messi's legacy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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