The Transfer Flow Podcast

Theodore Knutson
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The Transfer Flow Podcast

Transfer and team analysis, plus interviews with some of the best in the football business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 49 - Why Man United fired their Sporting Director + Chelsea's attack is FLYING

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing Manchester United and Dan Ashworth parting ways. What did Ashworth do in his 5 months at United, who will be their next Sporting Director, and will Amorim be allowed to get his guys in the squad? Then, Chelsea's 4-3 win over Spurs highlighted Tottenham's injury crisis. Can Ange Postecoglou fix the squad, or are they destined to have some heartbreak this season. The conversation switches to Cole Palmer, is he the best player in the Premier League or does he still have some growing to do? Finally, Andoni Iraola has Bournemouth high up the table, but will he move to a bigger club after this season? Stay tuned for Ted's Story at the end of the episode! Enjoy. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Dan Ashworth Out as Manchester United Sporting Director 03:18 - Who can replace him? 04:02 - United are trying to Pin blame on Ashworth 05:03 - What did Ashworth do in his 5 months at United? 06:40 - What do United do next? 08:26 - How good is Dan Ashworth actually? 10:23 - How outside consultants provide value to a club 12:41 - Will United allow Amorim to bring in his guys? 14:27 - Chelsea defeats Tottenham, 4-3 15:49 - Spurs are so injured 16:24 - No centerbacks for Spurs 17:37 - Social media videos hiding mistakes + Cucurella mistake 19:05 - Both teams were spotted goals 20:08 - Takeaways from the game for Tottenham 20:37 - Chelsea’s attack is flying 21:53 - Can Ange fix this despite the injuries? 23:09 - Is Cole Palmer the best player in the Premier League? 24:40 - We’ve become indifferent to Saka because of how long he’s been good 25:37 - Palmer pulls the strings for Chelsea’s break 26:36 - You can’t overplay Palmer due to Chelsea’s squad 27:11 - The free role allows Palmer to develop more skills 27:48 - What about Palmer’s defensive side? 29:16 - What happens if Palmer doesn’t score in preseason and never leaves City? 32:03 - Andoni Iraola is due for a big move this summer 33:00 - Iraola = Dr. Octopus from Spiderman 33:47 - Bournemouth has done really well under Iraola 34:45 - Where could Iraola end up? 38:34 - Story Time with Ted #premierleague #manchesterunited #chelsea #tottenham #colepalmer #bournemouth #saka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  2. 4 DEC

    Episode 48 - Is Lamine Yamal ALREADY the best player in La Liga, Barcelona's registration issues, and how have Real Madrid closed the gap?

    On this episode, Patrick and Ravi start by discussing Barcelona's recent run of form and how much they've relied on 17-year-old Lamine Yamal. Is the teenager already the best player in La Liga? Then, they move to Barcelona's recurring registration issues. Why does this keep happening and how can they fix it? Next they discuss Real Madrid, whose recent run of form has them back near the top of the table. Will they be forced to spend big in the Winter if they continue to struggle in the Champions League? Finally, Atletico Madrid have figured out how to use Julian Alvarez, but are they good enough to win the League? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:39 - What’s happening with Barcelona recently? 02:33 - Due a loss after a run of tough games 03:35 - Lamine Yamal’s importance to Barcelona 05:08 - Why does Yamal attract so much attention? 06:21 - His assist yesterday was a skill even Messi didn’t do often 07:01 - Yamal’s work out of position sets him apart 10:31 - Why didn’t Barcelona run away with the title 11:55 - Barca are much more direct this year 12:35 - Hansi Flick’s success with a changing defensive line 13:25 - Barcelona have never pressed this much 13:55 - Is Lamine Yamal the best player in La Liga? 14:33 - One aspect he needs to improve upon 16:09 - Wenger helped Thierry Henry fix a similar problem 17:04 - Barcelona’s registration issues and Dani Olmo 18:32 - They tried to solve their issues but failed 20:07 - Didn’t the Nike deal fix it? 23:26 - Could they be forced to sell Frenkie de Jong? 26:25 - Real Madrid’s recent form 27:45 - An easier run of games in La Liga than the Champions League 28:17 - Starting to get players back from injury 30:33 - Will Madrid’s young players keep their spot in the squad? 31:00 - Will Madrid make a big splash in the Winter Window? 34:02 - If they struggle towards the end of the group stage, they may try to make a move 34:53 - Atletico Madrid are quietly near the top of the table 36:12 - They’ve figured out how fit Julian Alvarez into the squad 37:30 - Atletico are playing a few youngsters 39:15 - Can they improve their set pieces? 42:28 - Odds for Atletico to win La Liga? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  3. 2 DEC

    Episode 47 - What's wrong with Phil Foden + Is Saka the BEST player in the league?

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing Phil Foden. Why has the reigning Player of the Season's production dropped for Manchester City? They then move to Aston Villa and Unai Emery, who are struggling over their last few games. Is this expected after Emery's time at Villarreal, or will they find a way to improve? Then, Brentford is must-see TV at home against lesser teams. Will Thomas Frank leave the club at the end of the season? Finally, they discuss Bukayo Saka's importance to Arsenal as their "glue guy." Is Saka the BEST player in the Premier League right now? Watch until the end for a glimpse behind the scenes. Kim's Struggle Era article: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/your-team-s-struggle-era-lineups-are-hilarious Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - What’s wrong with Phil Foden? 02:54 - Lack of shooting success this year 04:23 - Maintained shot numbers, just less xG on each 06:43 - How dead are Man City? 07:56 - Kim’s struggle era article 09:01 - How did City allow Salah to run at them multiple times? 10:53 - Foden’s shift towards creating vs. shooting 11:38 - Are Foden’s struggles Doku’s fault? 13:26 - City’s success over the last 6 years has led to this 14:17 - Aston Villa are STRUGGLING 15:10 - Similarities to Unai Emery’s time at Villarreal 17:48 - Villa are riding the wave of variance 18:15 - Emery will have his best moments in the CL Knockout rounds 20:17 - Villa are good at executing set pieces 21:33 - Brentford home games are must see TV 22:39 - Brentford make a stylistic choice depending on their opponent 24:22 - Thomas Frank's skill as a manager 25:12 - Elite managers switch their styles when needed (Conte/Fergie) 27:42 - Is Bukayo Saka the best player in the Premier League? 28:47 - Saka is a “glue guy” for Arsenal 30:23 - Saka remained productive with Odegaard out 31:33 - The combination of Odegaard and Saka is what beats teams over and over 32:25 - Saka, Palmer, and Salah are the 3 best players right now 33:17 - How you can help us 34:40 - Story time with Ted #premierleague #manchestercity #arsenal #foden #saka #astonvilla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  4. 27 NOV

    Episode 46 - Barcelona Transfer Rumours: Replacing Aging Stars, The Answer at Left Wing, and who to sign at Right Back?

    On this episode, Patrick and Ravi discuss Barcelona's needs for the upcoming transfer window. They begin at right back, where they haven't had a stable answer in years. Should they bring in Devyne Rensch, bring back a former player, or swing for the fences and sign Trent Alexander-Arnold or Alphonso Davies?? Then comes striker, how do they handle finding a backup for Robert Lewandowski? Getting the position right could extend Lewandowski's peak, but is it a low-risk strategy? Next comes left winger, where Rafael Leao could make a splash move. However, is his defensive work rate too low to work with Lewandowski? And finally, Ravi tells all on Borja Sainz, who might be the next big move for Athletic Club. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Barca have produced academy kids at many positions 03:11 - Defenders Barcelona could be looking at 03:14 - Devyne Rensch from Ajax 05:22 - One Quality he has that’s very important 09:38 - Barcelona have been searching for the answer at RB 10:32 - The changing nature of the fullback position 12:22 - Óscar Mingueza 13:08 - He’s all-out attack 15:02 - Is he a profile that Barcelona need? 16:06 - Could Trent Alexander-Arnold come on board? 17:17 - Alphonso Davies is more realistic w/ Hansi Flick as manager 18:24 - Vitor Roque as a Lewandowski Replacement 19:17 - Jonathan David 20:36 - David plays a different style than Lewandowski 22:58 - Prolonging Lewandowski’s peak 25:51 - It’s a low-risk strategy 28:04 - What’s the plan at left winger and goalkeeper? 29:35 - Rafael Leao could bring magic to the wing 30:30 - How much defensive work will he really do? 32:20 - Leao is a Soloist 34:03 - Leao and Lewandowksi can’t coexist defensively 35:22 - Borja Sainz is on a tear 38:12 - He’s also a good presser 38:51 - He’s from the Basque region, could Athletic Club be interested? 40:31 - Could an EPL team swoop him up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  5. 25 NOV

    Episode 45 - How Amorim already changed United + Man City's downward spiral

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick start with Mo Salah's goal vs. Southampton and how good Liverpool need to be to win the title this year. Then comes Man City, whose 4-0 loss to Tottenham marks their 5th straight defeat. City need help, but can they hang on until the January window? Next, Ruben Amorim led United to a 1-1 draw with Ipswich in his first game as manager. How much impact has he had already, and how long will it take for United to turn things around? Finally, the episode ends with discussion of Arsenal vs. Forest, Everton vs. Brentford, and Joao Pedro's wonderful assist vs. Bournemouth. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - An Interesting Segue and Mo Salah’s goal 03:16 - A Bad defensive performance from Liverpool 04:15 - Liverpool are on the good side of Variation (but they create it too) 05:39 - Liverpool don’t need to be THAT great to win the title 06:36 - Man City lose their 5th game in a row 07:38 - Kyle Walker is no longer Pep’s get out of jail free card 09:18 - City need 3 players in the January window 11:04 - Tottenham were constantly running at the back four 12:34 - Ruben Amorim’s first match as United manager 13:40 - Amorim’s influence is already showing 14:38 - Who is scoring goals for United? 15:48 - United built through the wingbacks (especially Mazraoui) 17:05 - United will continue to change over the next few weeks 19:43 - Who are the wide attackers that are helping to create for United? 20:52 - Will Gyokeres be the solution? + Should United become Sporting 21:45 - Where will United finish this year? 22:57 - Arsenal vs. Forest 25:20 - Odegaard facilitated the Arsenal attack, which was missing while he was gone 26:56 - Arsenal have to figure out how to attack without relying on Odegaard 27:32 - Arsenal haven’t put games away this season 28:06 - Leads allow teams to transition more 30:16 - Everton vs. Brentford 30:45 - Everton went up a man but couldn’t find a goal 32:45 - Joao Pedro’s assist in Brighton’s win over Bournemouth 33:32 - The angled run from Mitoma was beautiful 34:24 - Fans of big teams only are selling themselves short this season 35:41 - Taking a break Thursday and Friday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  6. 20 NOV

    Episode 44 - Real Madrid Transfer Rumours: Addressing their defensive needs, signing Florian Wirtz, and taking BOTH Trent-Alexander Arnold and Mo Salah from Liverpool

    On this episode, Patrick and Ravi discuss the many transfer rumours surrounding Real Madrid. They start with Centre backs, and look at options for both established players and rising young stars. Next, they look at options for right back. Could they promote a youngster from their academy? The conversation moves to Florian Wirtz, who has been linked to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. Finally, they end the podcast by discussing if Madrid can take Trent Alexander-Arnold AND Mo Salah from Liverpool, whether any of these transfers solve their Mbappe problem, and if Vinicius will be sold in the coming years. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - Pressing Concern at Centreback for Real Madrid 02:10 - Madrid’s current options at CB 03:43 - Is there an obvious profile for them? 05:03 - Hard to find solutions in January 05:31 - Tchouaméni at CB? 06:04 - 2 groups of candidates we’re hearing 08:28 - Real Madrid won’t throw away this season + how they should approach it 09:35 - Jonathan Tah from Leverkusen 11:28 - Tah plays for Xabi Alonso, who is rumoured to be at Madrid next season 11:49 - Aymeric Laporte 13:27 - Mario Hermoso 14:38 - The information we don’t have 15:24 - The most likely option out of these 3 16:18 - The younger players Real Madrid could be looking at 16:42 - Vitor Reis from Palmeiras 18:22 - A recruiters perspective of a young prospect 20:19 - Madrid’s Brazilian players could make the move easier for Reis 21:51 - Castello Lukeba from RB Leipzig 25:13 - Murillo from Nottingham Forest 28:04 - Does Madrid’s current squad push you to a more established player? 29:23 - Tah’s Leverkusen defensive partner, Piero Hincapié 31:19 - Options for right back? 31:27 - Could Madrid address this through their academy, or is it a response to Barcelona’s success? 31:52 - Asencio as an option 33:16 - Jesus Fortea 34:02 - Do Madrid need to improve their Academy strategy, or is it inevitable with how they handle transfers? 37:17 - Florian Wirtz linked with Madrid, Bayern and Man City 38:29 - Not a great fit for Madrid 39:11 - Guler linked to Arsenal 42:11 - Wirtz makes more sense for Bayern 42:47 - Could Madrid take Trent Alexander-Arnold AND Mo Salah from Liverpool? 43:44 - Madrid would have to sell Rodrygo 44:37 - None of this solves their Mbappe Problem 46:14 - Could Madrid be forced to sell Vinicius? #realmadrid #transfernews #mbappe #vinicius #rodrygo #ardagüler #wirtz #laliga #championsleague #madrid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  7. 18 NOV

    Episode 43 - A GOOD Rodri replacement could cost £100m, Man United and Chelsea Rumors, and will Gyokeres finally make a move?

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick dive into transfer rumours ahead of the January window. They start with Joshua Zirkzee, who may already be on the move from United. Then comes Victor Gyokeres, is his agent keeping is name in the news or will he finally make a move? Next up is Jeremie Frimpong, who has been linked to many huge clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool. Discussion of how Manchester City replaces Rodri follows, with Enzo's name thrown out and a possible £100M fee for Baleba? They finish the episode rounding up the rumours with Nkunku linked with United, Murillo to Real Madrid, Kudus to Arsenal, and Samu Omorodion to Barcelona. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Joshua Zirkzee to leave United? 01:37 - An addition to the podcasts 02:05 - Why is Zirkzee in the news again 03:37 - Will Amorim keep him? 05:21 - Ted’s opinion on what United should do 06:33 - Victor Gyokeres’ agent is keeping the coals hot 08:52 - Ted’s story about previous transfers he 11:41 - Jeremie Frimpong linked to Madrid,Liverpool, and City 12:29 - Everything depends on Trent Alexander-Arnold 13:33 - How Frimpong fits at City and Real Madrid 16:40 - Salah and Trent to Real Madrid? 17:53 - Xabi Alonso rumoured to Real Madrid next season? 19:10 - Will Zubimendi leave Real Sociedad? 21:41 - How much would City pay to get Baleba? + Enzo Fernandez? 22:41 - £100m to £150m for Baleba??? 23:34 - Enzo is a good option, but is not fit enough 25:29 - Nkunku linked with United 26:57 - Chelsea would like to pay off their remaining transfer fee for Nkunku 28:32 - Would Chelsea sell him to United? 28:32 - Forest CB Murillo linked with Real Madrid? 29:54 - Mohammed Kudus linked to Arsenal 31:13 - Kudus is versatile, but what is he worth? 33:57 - Kudus would fit great at United 35:10 - Samu Omorodion linked with Barcelona 38:37 - How a data analyst handles incomplete information 39:34 - Ricardo Pepi looking to move from PSV? 41:11 - Pepi’s history of insanity #manchesterunited #manchestercity #realmadrid #chelsea #arsenal #transfernews #premierleague #epl #rodri #gyokeres #salah #football #soccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  8. 11 NOV

    Episode 42 - Man City Are Old and Slow, The INSANE Serie A Title Race, and Arsenal vs. Chelsea Breakdown

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss Man City losing their fourth game in a row — is it all down to injuries, or do they have bigger issues in the squad? Next, they break down Arsenal vs. Chelsea, who played to a 1-1 draw over the weekend. They dive into Arsenal’s struggles in attack, Maresca’s impact at Chelsea, and Martin Ødegaard’s return from injury. Finally, they analyze the chaos of the Serie A title race, where just two points separate the top six teams. Who are the title favorites, and who should you be rooting for? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Man City lose AGAIN 02:04 - A different Man City vs. years past 02:21 - Man City injuries + squad age 03:01 - Brighton’s adjustments won them the game 04:45 - City’s old midfield 05:56 - Brighton’s next 9-figure player? 07:19 - City have young players, but not centrally 07:46 - Can City fix this in January? Or will it cost them the title 09:22 - Liverpool’s youth players are playing well 10:28 - City can’t let their stars play the whole time 11:10 - Creating chances despite losing 11:38 - Nobody has full control this season + Villa vs. Liverpool 12:57 - Teams will drop lots of points this season 15:33 - Man City/Liverpool title odds 18:32 - English teams in the Champions League 19:24 - Arsenal vs. Chelsea 19:39 - Odegaard minutes + called up for Norway again 20:23 - Game breakdown 22:36 - How do Arsenal start attacking again 23:51 - Maresca’s influence + Chelsea in a tight table position 26:07 - Caicedo + a shaky defense 27:21 - Chelsea are bad at set piece execution 28:46 - The crazy Serie A title race 29:37 - The most entertaining league in the world (except for Juve)? 30:03 - Conte and Napoli + Other good coaches in Serie A 31:21 - 8 teams with a positive xG difference 32:03 - Fiorentina are coming from nowhere + Napoli/Juve bad attacking numbers 33:22- Atalanta are the best attacking team + Sarri/Lazio 34:56 - Napoli are not taking enough shots in big games 35:31 - We liked Juve’s transfer window 37:30 - Which teams should you root for? + Zlatan overseeing things at AC Milan 38:45 - Lampard or Mancini to manage Roma? 39:51 - Newcastle dominate Forest #manchestercity #seriea #premierleague #arsenal #chelsea #liverpool #manchesterunited #newcastle #napoli #juventus #intermilan #acmilan #football #soccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
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