Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by Bleacher Report lead writer Sam Tighe to discuss Lionel Messi’s decision to stay at Barcelona (05:00) and whether it is simply now a marriage of convenience for the forward at the Nou Camp. Dharmesh explains the potential breakthrough in Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho (12:00), while Sam examines why this transfer saga may be problematic for the club (16:27). The panel discuss what the arrivals of Callum Wilson, Ryan Fraser and Jamal Lewis could mean for Newcastle (20:42), while they also assess the issues at West Ham following the sale of Grady Diangana (35:28). Sam analyses the arrival of Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa (48:49), while Sky Sports News midlands reporter Rob Dorsett joins the show to discuss Dean Smith’s other transfer targets (54:05). There’s also news from a host of clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Tottenham, Sheffield United (1:00:20) as well as Pete’s final thought, this week on Marcelo Bielsa (1:06:57). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Alexi and Mosse unpack the latest in the the Lionel Messi saga, including what’s next (7:58) and if some hypothetical player exchanges for the Barcelona legend (20:39). Then, the guys gear up for the Premier League’s return (27:03) and give their Top 4 predictions (30:28). Following that, the LA Galaxy’s resurgence and some other MLS question marks are addressed (41:33). Also, Pity Martinez’s transfer, the USMNT’s biggest holes and the guys’ favorite podcasts are looked at in #AskAlexi (53:22). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a story about his encounter with Courtney Love in the ’90s (1:14:20) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the panel for a catchup up on all thing's Manchester United, the transfer window, Mason Greenwood and the start of the 20/21 Premier League Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ornstein speaks to Arsenal's Hector Bellerin about investing in the environment and becoming a shareholder at Forest Green Rovers. Hector discusses his plans to use his platform to push for change and tells David how young players at Arsenal are asking him about getting involved. David and host Mark Chapman go on to discuss the future of Bellerin as a player and where Arsenal are looking to strengthen. We also get a transfer update at West Ham and Newcastle with The Athletic’s Roshane Thomas & George Caulkin. And we cross to Spain to speak to our Spanish writer Dermot Corrigan to explain why Lionel Messi is staying at Barcelona, why it all happened and what could happen next. Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around just go to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan reflect on Lionel Messi staying at Barcelona, the interview with Goal, and what it may mean for the season ahead (6:27). They then discuss Kai Havertz joining Chelsea (34:27) and Donny van de Beek joining Manchester United (41:50) and how they will fit in at their respective new clubs. There’s also a lot of praise for Ansu Fati’s Nations League performances (44:20) and questions about whether the tournament should be taking place at all during a pandemic (48:28) Finally, they finish with a quick round-up of the opening FAWSL weekend, including Vivianne Miedema’s angry goal (52:42). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of our Premier League preview focuses on the top end. Can Liverpool find the motivation to go again in the title race? Is Pep under pressure to save his reputation? Has Lampard been given a title-winning side in the transfer window?Across Merseyside, The Athletic’s Greg O’Keeffe fills us in on Everton’s spending spree, headlined by James Rodriguez – the biggest signing in the Toffees’ Premier League history?Plus Thiago Silva’s oxygen machine, players that managers love and finding joy in the Nations League through the Faroe Islands.RUNNING ORDER• PART 1: Noble and co kick-off at West Ham (04m 00s)• PART 2: Premier League preview – the title race (08m 00s)• PART 3a: Premier League preview – the North London clubs (23m 00s)• PART 3b: Everton’s spending spree, with Greg O’Keeffe (32m 00s)• PART 3c: Wolves, Leicester and the rest of the top half (41m 00s)• PART 4: Iceland 0-1 England + the Nations League (46m 00s)• PART 5: The odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (53m 00s)• PART 6: Lionel Messi staying put, with Alvaro Romeo (55m 00s)GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow (http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special (http://www.paddypower.com/) READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE:• check out thetotallyfootballshow.com (http://thetotallyfootballshow.com/) . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ed Malyon and Sam Lee bring you immediate reaction to the news that Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona. How does this u-turn affect Manchester City? Could they still make a move for Messi in January or next summer? What does it mean for Barcelona? And what does it mean for Messi's legacy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by The Independent’s senior football writer, Melissa Reddy, to discuss what the future may hold for Lionel Messi (06:04) and Gareth Bale (17:45) after another interesting week in Spain. The panel debate whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is getting the credit he deserves for the transfer strategy he has implemented at Manchester United and what further additions need to be made following the arrival of Donny van de Beek (24:09). Melissa examines what Thiago could bring to Liverpool if he joins from Bayern Munich as well as Jurgen Klopp’s long-term transfer plan at the club (41:00). Italian football writer Nicky Bandini joins the show to provide insight on Everton’s new midfielder Allan (51:48) and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly (56:18). Plus, there’s news from Chelsea, Leicester, West Ham, Newcastle, Celtic and much more (1:01:09). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

What's going on, everyone! It's time for an all-fresh, brand spanking new episode of the Football Ramble! Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete join forces to deliver the warmest takes on the big football stories of the last 24 hours. They cover the prospect of fans going back into stadiums, Lionel Messi's Dad, Carl Jenkinson in the Crystal Dome, *and* Marcus at Glasgow Garden Festival. Elsewhere, we examine Pete Donaldson's expenses and why he is also a member of a Zimbabwean whatsapp group, have a group laugh at Newcastle United (again), and discuss Michael Owen's new brand of beer. Got a suggestion for a new question on tomorrow's edition of The Topics? Email [email protected] or tweet us using #RambleTopics *Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!* The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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