The Athletic FC Podcast

Premier League transfer window winners and losers

As the new Premier League season approaches, we've been taking a look at which sides have impressed with their summer transfer business, and those left with work to do.Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Tottenham Hotspur correspondent Jay Harris as well as our ranking expert Tim Spiers to look through the eye-catching summer business to date.The market continues to be dominated by midfielders with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandez heading to Spurs, while Arsenal confirmed the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes.Our Man City writer Sam Lee touches on their interest in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez with question marks over the future of Rodri, while the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool still look to become more proactive in the market.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers and Jay HarrisFeaturing: Sam LeeExecutive Prodcuer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou and Guy ClarkeVideographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why have Chelsea changed their transfer strategy?

Adam Leventhal is joined by Tim Spiers, Liam Tharme and Simon Johnson to discuss why after years of signing young talent, Chelsea have recruited two veterans in Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.The panel break down BlueCo's change in philosophy and whether new boss Xabi Alonso might've influenced the decision. Plus, Mykhailo Mudryk returns to action following 20 months on the sidelines, and Chelsea receive their punishment for 74 FA charges relating to incidents under previous owner Roman Abramovich. Host: Adam LeventhalGuests: Tim Spiers, Liam Tharme, Simon JohnsonExec Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton, Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ornstein transfer latest: Bruno, Vini Jr & Salah

David Ornstein is back with the latest from a busy transfer market, as champions Arsenal look to reinforce their squad with a couple of Brazilian superstars: Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr.Adam Leventhal is joined in the studio by The Athletic’s Jay Harris and Art de Roche to break down how transformational those two signings would be for Mikel Arteta’s side.Plus there’s the latest on moves for Rodri, Yan Diomande, Bradley Barcola, Mohamed Salah and Manchester United’s targets.All of this, plus our latest Do Yau Know Trivia question.Host: Adam LeventhalGuests: David Ornstein, Art de Roche, Jay HarrisExec Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou & Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Infantino's exit now inevitable?

Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s Matt Slater, Adam Crafton, and James Horncastle to unpack a week that shook global football. The panel dissects how Gianni Infantino’s multi-billion-dollar plans to sell off stakes in FIFA tournaments fell apart, the scale of pushback, and whether this historic U-turn leaves Infantino’s presidency in serious jeopardy.Plus, UEFA Vice-President Laura McAllister joins the show to offer an insider perspective on leading the opposition. As a pivotal voice in the call for a potential boycott, she breaks down the emergency meetings and what needs to happen next at FIFA.Host: Adam LeventhalGuests: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton, James Horncastle, Laura McAllisterExec Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can MLS become an elite league?

As the World Cup packs up and leaves New York, we have one final show from the Big Apple as Paul Tenorio joins Adam Leventhal to look at the opportunity the popularity of this summer’s World Cup offers MLS.We bring you insight from MLS Commissioner Don Garber on the league’s mission statement as they declare: “we’ll take it from here”. NYCFC CEO Brad Sims and multiple MLS Cup winning executive Garth Lagerwey share their views on how MLS can open up to the global transfer market.Plus, US Soccer COO Dan Helfrich and FIFA’s chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger provide their perspective on how MLS can ultimately help produce better players for the USMNT.Hosts: Adam Leventhal and Paul TenorioFeaturing: Don Garber, Brad Sims, Garth Lagerwey, Dan Helfrich and Arsene WengerExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.