The Transfer Flow Podcast

Patrick and Ted break down a packed football week, starting with the latest transfer rumours and what they tell us about the plans taking shape at some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs. We discuss Chelsea’s openness to selling Enzo Fernandez, Manchester United’s interest in Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson, whether Ruben Neves could be a realistic midfield option, and what Manchester City’s January activity says about their looming rebuild.

Then we move onto the weekend’s standout result as Manchester United beat Manchester City. What went wrong for Pep Guardiola, how Michael Carrick set his team up, and whether this performance signals a genuine shift at Old Trafford.

Next, we examine Arsenal’s draw at Nottingham Forest and the growing conversation around their attack. Are these real warning signs or simply the reality of competing in a deeper and more physically demanding Premier League.

We also turn to Tottenham and Thomas Frank. Why his Spurs project has struggled to take shape, how much of that is down to personnel, and whether the club is already nearing another reset.

Plus a look at the AFCON final and why this year’s tournament has once again delivered drama.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - In-person TTF event!

07:24 - Ruben Neves linked to Manchester United

09:29 - United linked with 2 other midfielders already

10:00 - Wharton and Anderson linked

11:36 - City and Real Madrid possibilities?

12:53 - Chelsea willing to sell Enzo?

15:31 - Sell Enzo and buy other players to flip?

16:20 - This transfer window has already been fun

17:48 - Moves to keep an eye on - Alex Toth and Romano Schmid

18:31 - Manchester United beat City, 2-0

20:14 - Rico Lewis was shocking + Is this on Pep?

21:27 - City’s poor press helps hide United’s flaw

24:04 - Carrick used the idea Pep has spent his entire career using

25:26 - Amad Diallo is so dangerous + Carrick thoughts

27:49 - Arsenal draw 0-0 to Forest

28:30 - Was this game actually toothless from Arsenal?

30:25 - Arsenal’s reliance on set pieces

32:52 - There are NO gimmies in the Premier League

34:15 - Our expectations are wrong

37:00 - Pep’s football has not adapted to this season

37:24 - This Arsenal matches up like Jose’s Chelsea teams

42:13 - Do head coaches really matter?

44:24 - The Premier League is way up on the U-curve

44:57 - Thomas Frank in trouble

47:53 - Spurs did not help him this summer

51:39 - Spurs are digging out of mistakes

54:15 - The AFCON final

56:30 - Senegal leave the pitch + Brahim Diaz

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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.

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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?

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.

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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

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!

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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

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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.

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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!)

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