Gregor Robertson is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, James Restall and Martin Samuel in The Times office.
Chelsea are close to signing Cole Palmer from Manchester City for a fee of around £45m. Should City have found a way for him to fit into their side and is a move to Stamford Bridge the best option for someone who wants minutes? (00:00)
Ansu Fati looks like he’s on his way from Barcelona to Brighton on loan. Is this a sign that Brighton are about to step up their spending? (11:00)
Harry Maguire looks like he’ll be staying at Old Trafford after a move to West Ham failed to materialise. Given his projected lack of minutes, should he still be in the England team? The same question could be asked of Jordan Henderson after his move to Saudi Arabia (16:52)
Luis Rubiales is still in a job as the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, despite calls from all corners to resign over his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final. How will this situation conclude and how damaging has this saga been for women's football? (34:26)
We’ve seen some Premier League teams slip up in the League Cup second round. Sheffield United went out against Lincoln City and Tottenham dropped out thanks to Fulham. We round up the latest results and ponder whether pundits should work on games where the team they support are playing (45:40)
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The best alternative team of the season ever!
Ancelotti masterless; Ten Hag car crash.
What's the future for Ange-ball and are Chelsea good?
Can Sancho and Dier make Euro squad?
Title down to two and will Salah leave?
Klopp crushed
A Wembley rollercoaster and does it matter who the officials support?
What’s the future for Haaland and City?
Is the title race over?
Will it be a City v Arsenal semi final?
Squad strength and who is the most adaptable player in the Premier League..?
Advantage Liverpool, will they hold on..?
Who starts for England at the Euros?
How to make England better..?
Is Mainoo the answer to England's midfield issues?
The best game of the season...?
The Dark Arts…
The best title race in years – so who wins?
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