The Transfer Flow Podcast

Theodore Knutson
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Transfer and team analysis, plus interviews with some of the best in the football business.

  1. 2D AGO

    Who will manage Real Madrid next? + AFCON Recap

    On today's episode, Patrick and Neel start with covering AFCON. We break down Senegal vs Morocco in the final, why this AFCON has been dominated by tactical control rather than chaos, and how Morocco’s home advantage and growing pressure could shape the biggest game of the tournament. We also look at the Mane vs Salah narrative, Morocco’s conservative approach, and what the semi-finals revealed about both sides. Then we turn to Europe’s managerial shake-ups. Xabi Alonso is already out at Real Madrid. We discuss what went wrong, why Madrid operate the way they do, and who could realistically take over next. Plus Manchester United appoint Michael Carrick. We look at what his football might look like, how he fits this United squad, and whether this is a smart short-term move or the start of another familiar cycle. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow Neel's AFCON article: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/breakout-talents-from-the-africa-cup-of-nations 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 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - AFCON semifinals 01:59 - The quarters were the best round 05:28 - Egypt played pure haramball + Salah vs Mane 07:41 - Senegal look dominant 09:04 - Senegal vs Morocco preview 13:46 - Morocco’s support of Walid Regragui 16:53 - Brahim Diaz and Hakimi + the tournament hasn’t been dribbly 18:39 - Advances in African football 21:40 - Xabi Alonso sacked at Real Madrid 24:05 - What do Real Madrid do at manager? 24:49 - Alonso is as good an option as Real Madrid could find 25:40 - Luis Enrique, Tuchel, Nagelsmann 28:52 - Top 5 vibes coaches? 30:08 - Would Zidane want this job? 33:23 - Michael Carrick appointed Manchester United manager 36:10 - 2 big challenges 38:30 - If he finds a balance, he will be alright + how will they lineup?

    43 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Why Oliver Glasner is the WRONG manager for Manchester United

    Patrick and Neel dive into Manchester United’s managerial search and why Oliver Glasner has become the frontrunner, before questioning whether his tactical approach and track record really fit a club trying to rebuild at the elite level. We look at what United’s squad says about the kind of coach they actually need, and how much room there is for another stylistic reset. Then it’s across the transfer market: Aston Villa’s links to Conor Gallagher and Tammy Abraham and whether they’re smart upgrades or short-term fixes, Real Madrid targeting Nico Schlotterbeck as they plan their next centre-back pairing, Newcastle’s interest in Giorgio Scalvini and the risk-reward profile of that move, and Spurs spending £13m on Brazilian teenager Souza. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow 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 00:44 - Brief AFCON talk 02:40 - Oliver Glasner on Manchester United’s managerial short list 05:27 - Not a great fit for a top side? 07:54 - Cup Success but no consistency 09:16 - What do United want to do? 10:17 - Not adding new ideas? 12:48 - No more than 2 seasons at a single club 14:50 - Other names that would fit better 18:32 - Aston Villa’s linked with Gallagher and Abraham 21:00 - Gallagher is on high wages 23:47 - Abraham hasn’t gotten minutes in a while 25:45 - Injury concerns 28:48 - Schlotterback to Real Madrid? 31:30 - Get the deal done now, not in the summer 32:40 - Do they need a RCB more? 34:56 - Scalvini to Newcastle 37:04 - He’s only played in a crazy system 38:49 - Romero comparison? 41:25 - Newcastle need to get younger 43:45 - Spurs linked to a brazilian left back 47:12 - Is this an overpay? #manchesterunited #manunited #realmadrid #xabialonso #astonvilla #conorgallagher #tottenham #newcastle #transfernews #premierleague #epl #football #soccer #fyp #foryou

    53 min

  3. JAN 7

    Our 6 BOLDEST Football Predictions for 2026

    Patrick and Hayden make six bold predictions for football in 2026, covering players, managers, the Premier League and the World Cup. We discuss why Benjamin Šeško may never lead Manchester United in scoring, whether Real Madrid could sell Vinícius Jr this year, and why Morgan Rogers could start for England at the World Cup. There’s also a look at Liverpool vs Aston Villa in the league, the post-World Cup managerial market, and whether Diego Simeone’s time at Atlético Madrid is finally coming to an end. Do you agree or disagree with any of our predictions, or have any of your own? Let us know via a comment below! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow 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 03:24 - Sesko will never lead Manchester United in goals scored 10:02 - Vinicius Jr. will leave Real Madrid this year 13:04 - Chelsea a landing spot? 20:52 - Morgan Rogers starts for England at the World Cup 26:35 - Liverpool finish ahead of Aston Villa 34:52 - Marco Bielsa will be on the market of the WC 36:22 - Diego Simeone will leave Atletico Madrid this year 40:02 - Simeone to manage Argentina? 44:40 - Takes that just missed the cut #manchesterunited #realmadrid #liverpool #atleticomadrid #vinicius #viniciusjr #premierleague #epl #worldcup #football #soccer

    51 min

  4. JAN 5

    Why Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca HAD to go

    Chelsea and Manchester United both pull the trigger on their managers, and Patrick and Ted break down what these sackings actually tell us about modern football. Why are clubs and coaches increasingly at odds? How much power do medical departments really have? And are results even the main driver anymore? We dig into Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca, Manchester United’s shock Ruben Amorim dismissal, and whether United are quietly performing better than the narrative suggests. Along the way, we cover January transfer rumours (Camavinga to Man City, can Brennan Johnson be fixed, Marc Guehi, Semenyo, and more), defensive work, set pieces, injury management, and how fine margins are shaping the Premier League title race and relegation battle. All that, plus what’s coming next for The Transfer Flow in 2026. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow 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 00:00 – Intro 00:53 – Chelsea and Manchester United sack their managers 03:16 – Why modern clubs and coaches keep clashing 06:22 – Control and fit in elite football 09:00 – Head coach vs manager: where power really sits 10:57 – Butting heads with the medical staff 13:32 – Rosenior to be Chelsea’s next manager? 18:44 – Getting along with decision makers 20:05 – Ted’s Brennan Johnson goof 23:02 – Best clubs for Camavinga? 24:18 – Rodrygo news? 25:59 – Ordonez to Liverpool? 28:18 – Marc Guehi rumours 30:02 – What moves will Man City make? 31:36 – Is Semenyo worth the price? 36:48 – Don’t make moves for the sake of making moves 38:00 – Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim 39:27 – Did Amorim want to be fired? 41:31 – The numbers aren’t too bad.. 45:08 – But they’ve been terrible 47:05 – Do United still have pull with managers? 47:46 – Kompany to replace Pep at Man City? 50:00 – The Premier League table, variance, and relegation noise 54:48 – Set pieces, marginal gains, and tactical tweaks 01:01:07 – What’s coming next and community updates (TTF Conference!) #premierleague #manchesterunited #chelsea #rubenamorim #enzomaresca #manutd #cfc #pepguardiola #manchestercity #transfers #transfernews #eplnews

    1h 7m

  5. 12/23/2025

    Why This Could Be the Craziest January Window EVER

    The January transfer window is coming, and the conditions are unusually volatile. Patrick and Ted discuss why this winter could see more movement than normal, driven by league parity, World Cup pressures, and clubs chasing narrow competitive margins. They analyze who should act and why, covering the title race, the top-four battle, and the growing risks for mid-table teams. Along the way, they examine Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Spurs, and several clubs facing difficult strategic choices. The episode closes with a wider look at Europe and relegation planning, highlighting why January spending is less about fixing everything and more about choosing the right problems to solve. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow 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 00:00 – Intro 00:26 – Christmas Break and What to Expect From Transfer Flow 01:27 – Holiday Patreon Content and Upcoming Episodes 02:34 – The Expanded World Cup and Its Impact on January Transfers 03:27 – Premier League Parity and Increased Incentives to Spend 04:03 – Competitive Balance Across Europe This Season 05:42 – Why Premier League Money Is Still Likely to Move 06:22 – Aston Villa’s Position and the Case for Spending 06:44 – What Villa Actually Need in January 08:28 – The Manchester City Signing That Could Swing the Title Race 09:25 – Manchester United’s Underlying Numbers and Youth Reliance 11:37 – Chelsea’s Stagnation and Liverpool’s Stability 13:34 – Liverpool’s January Dilemma and Contract Uncertainty 15:14 – Crystal Palace’s Squad Depth and Direction Issues 16:12 – Palace’s Midfield and Wing-Back Needs 17:26 – Spurs, Recruitment Confusion, and Paratici Rumours 18:03 – Structural Problems Before Squad Decisions at Spurs 18:47 – Managerial Patience and Lessons From Unai Emery 20:22 – Nottingham Forest, Everton, and West Ham’s January Needs 23:05 – Relegation Planning and Risky January Spending 23:53 – Holiday Break, Listener Thanks, and Return Plans #premierleague #epl #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool #arsenal #chelsea #astonvilla #FootballPodcast #SoccerPodcast #PLTransfers #transfernews #transferwindow #transfers #football #foryou #fyp

    25 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    The Transfers that NEED to happen in January

    Patrick and Neel dig into the January window by skipping the obvious links and focusing on moves that actually make sense for both side. They break down Tottenham’s midfield issues and make the case for Raphael Onyedika and explain why Aston Villa should capitalize on their hot run with a smarter attacking midfielder like Romano Schmid. Then they look at Flamengo and what makes Felipe Luis the perfect heir to Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid. The episode wraps with rapid-fire takes on Kobbie Mainoo to Napoli, Milan’s striker search, and why some January deals are better left undone. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow 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 00:00 – Intro 03:40 – Why we’re skipping the obvious January rumours 04:30 – Tottenham’s midfield problem (again) 05:34 – Defining the profile Spurs actually need 07:00 – Using data tools to find the right fit 07:43 – Why Bryan Heynen doesn’t fit 08:40 – Raphael Onyedika 10:57 – Onyedika’s passing vs defensive trade-offs 13:03 – How he fits with Spurs’ current midfield 17:03 – How much can he really fix? 20:37 – The AFCON complication and January reality 22:26 – Aston Villa fans love Patrick 23:11 – Ollie Watkins variance and Morgan Rogers isn't a 10 24:43 – Romano Schmid as Villa’s solution 25:42 – How Schmid would change Villa’s final-third play 27:00 – Villa NEED someone on the ball 29:48 – Schmid has been consistent over seasons 30:47 – Flamengo’s rise and why they matter 31:43 – Felipe Luís’ rapid coaching ascent 34:55 – Flamengo’s squad age and key players 37:22 – Flamengo’s tactical flexibility 39:10 – Managing egos, minutes, and pressure 43:00– Why Felipe Luís feels like Simeone’s heir 46:23 – Kobbie Mainoo to Napoli: does it make sense? 48:50 – Conte, midfield roles, and Mainoo’s fit 51:33 – Milan’s striker crisis 52:27 – Why Füllkrug makes no sense for Milan 55:10 – Why Vlahovic would work 58:11 – Bad January signings vs doing nothing #premierleague #transfernews #football #epl #tottenham #kobbiemainoo #astonvilla #footballtransfers

    1h 2m

  7. 12/16/2025

    Will Arsenal's Attack Cost Them The Title? + How Much Progress Have Man United REALLY Made?

    On this episode, Patrick and Hayden break down a chaotic Premier League weekend. Manchester United and Bournemouth play one of the games of the season, raising big questions about Amorim’s control and long-term plan. Manchester City’s attack looks like it’s clicking again, but are the defensive issues still lurking beneath the surface? Arsenal remain the benchmark, but will their attacking deficiencies cost them the title? Spurs look lost after another damaging defeat, should they spend big in January or does Thomas Frank just need more time? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow 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 01:00 – Manchester United vs Bournemouth: A Game Without Control 02:27 – What’s actually working for Amorim 03:20 – Defensive mistakes or structural flaws? 05:30 – Lack of different styles under Amorim 07:30 – Wing-back issues and game management 08:40 – Bournemouth concerns and long-term sustainability 09:15 – Bielsa influences and burnout risk 10:47 – Where Bournemouth go from here 12:12 – United’s long-term squad dilemma 12:52 – Youth development vs short-term results 15:05 – Turning to Manchester City 15:49 – City’s attack clicking again 16:19 – Gvardiol, depth, and attacking options 17:49 – Defensive fragility and the Rodri question 18:14 – City vs Arsenal in the title race 18:49 – How Arsenal could still slip 19:40 – Arsenal injuries and attacking limits 21:22 – Merino, Gyökeres, and Arsenal’s ceiling 22:56 – Why Arsenal remain favourites 24:41 – What City still need to fix 25:38 – The league tightening behind the top 27:06 – Why this Premier League season is different 28:18 – Spurs collapse against Forest 29:05 – Suspect Defense and no creativity for Spurs 30:14 – Players want to play for Dyche + Forest’s transformation 32:22 – Does Frank need more time? 34:14 – Trying to be more defensive isn’t working 35:40 – How active will Spurs be in January? #arsenal #manchesterunited #manchestercity #premierleague #epl #tottenham #haaland #arteta #saka #pepguardiola #football #soccer #footballtransfers #fyp #foryou

    38 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    Have Real Madrid Built an UNCOACHABLE Team? + The Race for UCL Top 8

    Subscribe to our Clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TransferFlowClips On today’s episode, Patrick and Hayden dive into Real Madrid’s growing crisis as Xabi Alonso hangs onto his job despite another loss. Are Madrid simply uncoachable at this point? And if Alonso goes… who could realistically manage them? Then we shift to the Champions League, breaking down the race for the top eight, why January’s fixtures will be absolute chaos, and which big clubs might be staring at the playoff round. Finally, we look at Ayyoub Bouaddi, the 18-year-old Lille midfielder linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and PSG. What kind of player is he? How high is his ceiling? And which club actually makes the most sense? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow 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 Real Madrid’s Alonso dilemma.. is the squad uncoachable? 02:57 Why the dressing room has turned + structural issues at Madrid 05:06 The Mbappé–Vini problem and Madrid’s imbalance 07:41 Are Madrid running out of managers who can coach this squad? 11:08 If not Alonso then who? Zidane, Klopp, or nobody? 15:30 Should Madrid keep Alonso and fix the squad instead? 17:25 Who actually makes the top eight in the Champions League? 20:18 Why the playoff round could be brutal this year 21:42 Inter vs Liverpool 24:03 Who drops out of the top eight? 26:01 Liverpool look better and the Mo Salah drama 30:22 Should Liverpool actually sell Salah in January? 30:52 Transfer Rumour: Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi? 33:08 What makes Bouaddi special and what he still lacks 34:27 Which clubs make sense: Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG? 37:21 Why Bayern might be the best fit #realmadrid #xabialonso #championsleague #liverpool #mosalah #intermilan #psg #arsenal #barcelona #atleticomadrid #chelsea #lille #football #soccer #foryou #fyp #footballtransfers #transfernews

    41 min
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Transfer and team analysis, plus interviews with some of the best in the football business.

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  • Creator
    Theodore Knutson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Theodore Knutson
  • Show Website
    The Transfer Flow Podcast

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