Recruitment Strategy

Christopher Vivell is said to be spearheading a pursuit of Julian Nagelsmann in hopes of convincing the coach to join Manchester United. According to a fresh update from UtdDistrict this morning, the Recruitment Director is ‘pushing hard’ for Nagelsmann to become Ruben Amorim’s permanent successor at Old Trafford. Why Vivell is so keen on Nagelsmann […] The post Just in: Christopher Vivell using Red Bull ties to personally spearhead United’s pursuit of Bundesliga winner appeared first on Stretty News.

Saudi sources reportedly remain optimistic about landing Liverpool director Richard Hughes at some point despite an initial approach being rebuffed by the Reds. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY Al Hilal are keen to bring in Hughes from Liverpool to work on […] The post Saudi sources optimistic over Liverpool raid despite initial approach being rejected appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Florentino Perez delivered a scathing assessment of Real Madrid's dressing room in Munich to label the club's trophy drought as an "intolerable failure".

Jonathan David, Lois Openda, and Edon Zhegrova all arrived at Juventus at the beginning of the season, yet their… The post Pundit says Spalletti would never have signed three struggling Juventus stars appeared first on Juvefc.com.

Chelsea paid £65.1 million in agent fees between February 2025 and February 2026, making them the highest-spending club on intermediaries in the Premier League for the third consecutive season, and a former top-flight chief executive has not held back in calling out the club’s sporting directors over the figures. According to FA data, Chelsea’s agent […] The post Former CEO is furious with what Chelsea just did for the third year running; It cost the Blues £65.1 million first appeared on Premier League News Now.

Liverpool’s decline is not about missed chances alone but a deeper loss of identity, intensity and balance that must be corrected this summer. Liverpool’s season has unfolded in a way few anticipated. From champions to uncertainty in the space of a year, Arne Slot’s side have gone from setting the standard to searching for answers.… The post How Liverpool Can Fix Their Structural Problems This Summer first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Liverpool’s Next Winger: Why Olise, Diomande and Barcola Lead the Race Liverpool’s forward line is approaching a moment of recalibration. With Mohamed Salah expected to depart, attention has shifted firmly towards identifying the next elite wide threat. This is not a like-for-like replacement scenario; it is a structural rethink. Recruitment is already being framed around […] The post Analysis: The data behind Liverpool’s top three Mohamed Salah replacements appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and Arsenal expert Tom Canton to discuss all the latest transfer stories at the club as the Gunners could be forced to sell some first-team players in order to stay PSR compliant. Plus, how changes at board level could potentially impact recruitment. We also bring you the first episode from a new series of 'Transfer 360' as we reveal the inside story of David Ginola's transfer from PSG to Newcastle. 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 asking it to "play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this second part on data in football, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue their exploration into how data analytics transformed modern football. This episode delves into Liverpool's remarkable journey using data and how it helped them to win the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. We take a look at the story behind key figures like Ian Graham and Michael Edwards, exploring their early skepticism, the challenges they faced, and the groundbreaking decisions that followed. Discover how Liverpool's recruitment strategy evolved with data, featuring key transfers such as Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah, and Andy Robertson. Discover the tensions and synergies between data-driven decisions and traditional football instincts that reshaped Liverpool and influenced their remarkable success under Jürgen Klopp. 00:44 The Role of Data in Football 02:00 Key Figures: Ian Graham and Michael Edwards 03:17 Michael Edwards' Journey 07:18 Early Skepticism and Challenges 12:39 Liverpool's Data Revolution 14:54 Transfer Market Strategies 18:35 Cultural Clashes and Successes 26:24 Ian Graham's Role in Liverpool's Data Revolution 27:42 The Transfer Committee's Struggles and Criticisms 30:23 Jurgen Klopp's Introduction to Data Analytics 35:49 The Impact of Data on Key Signings 42:12 The Evolution and Challenges of Data-Driven Decisions 44:43 The Future of Data in Football 51:47 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have 2 hours with Dave Jones where we are trying to get to the bottom of why on earth he thought Parkin was the answer. Along the way we hear stories of the financial struggle Cardiff went through and how he had to hijack players on motorways to get them to come to Cardiff. While at Southampton Jones was falsely accused of abuse allegations which ultimately led to his dismissal and a great deal of mental stress, with football being his escape during his period. We also dig down on his recruitment strategy which is like a half way house for players with 'flawed' lives off the pitch that other clubs don't want to touch and just how Jones managed to get the best out of them. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code COSH at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase 🌏 https://saily.com/cosh 🌏 Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/cosh This is risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Bespoke kits for your club with O'Neills Sportswear UK 👇 👕Your custom design 🚚Delivered in 4-6 weeks ✅Low minimum order quantity 🤝Kit out your team now, from this link: https://bit.ly/3z46QiI 🎧 Full episode available to listen & download now: 🟢 Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yc4dnec3 🍏 Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yue6snp3 Get two extra episodes a month with the Undr The Cosh Patreon club⬇️ https://tinyurl.com/2p8pts4a Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/mt5h8td3 | Merch: https://tinyurl.com/ytv7rmke Watch the newest videos: https://tinyurl.com/2nr7amwa Follow Under The Cosh Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/3vzcartn Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/yckpr37k Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/286aahys Watch more videos! Undr The Cosh Podcast | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/5b3e2k29 Podcast Best Bits | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/ysbf2m4h On The Road | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/ua8t9vfu Most Popular: https://tinyurl.com/3z76x3ck #UnderTheCosh #Podcast #FootballPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The youngest person gets the job - that’s Daniel Levy’s new motto, apparently! Pete’s in the hot seat today and he’s joined by Luke and Jim to once again try and make sense of Tottenham’s recruitment strategy. They also enjoy the fact that Jamie Vardy hasn’t forgotten how to be Jamie Vardy despite not scoring in six months, before torturing Jim with a preview of tonight’s huge clash between Arsenal and Man City. The key question in our analysis was, of course, should Mikel Arteta shave his hair off? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Lukaku's disappointing loan spell at Inter is coming to an end, Chelsea's problems in front of goal show no signs of abating, so, is it time for a reunion? Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey to discuss... Was the infamous Sky Italia interview the last straw for then head coach Thomas Tuchel, and could Lukaku's return actually help the club's muddled recruitment strategy start to make sense on the pitch? Plus, James Horncastle reflects on the striker's time in Italy, why June 30th is such an important date in Todd Boehly's calendar and why the whole Lukaku situation may become an uncomfortably familiar one for supporters in the near future. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Chapman is joined by Dermot Corrigan and James Pearce to look back on a classic night of Champions League action as Liverpool were dealt a sucker punch by Real Madrid at Anfield. From gift-wrapped goals, to Gomez, to Galacticos there is a gulf between these two sides now, and it looks like it's only going to get bigger. Listen to hear about how Madrid have got their recruitment so right in recent years. The panel also cover, as they must when Liverpool are mentioned, the Bellingham Prism - could he have been the difference? Plus there is insight on the protests against UEFA from both sides too that occurred on Tuesday night too. Produced by Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Leicester writer Rob Tanner and Stuart James, to explore Leicester's bemusing inactivity in this summer's transfer window so far... The reality behind the widespread statistic that the Foxes remain the only top-flight European side yet to make a summer signing, Brendan Rodgers' frustrations and Chelsea's very public pursuit of Wesley Fofana. Plus, the panel explore the smaller margin for error in the transfer market, for Premier League clubs like Leicester, their recruitment strategy, hope yet for Boubakary Soumare, Maddison and Tielemans' futures and what would constitute success this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's Brentford correspondent Jay Harris, to explain why Brentford's impressive start to the season is no surprise to those who've been paying attention over the last five years... Jay discusses the unprecedented decision to replace their Academy with a B-team, innovative recruitment strategy and a model which has become the envy of EFL clubs now trying to replicate the formula for their success. Plus, what is Ivan Toney's ceiling and does a comparison between him and Didier Drogba stand up to scrutiny? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three of our chat with Leeds United's CEO we dive a little deeper into transfers. Would the club act if the right player because available? How did they react when Rodrigo De Paul declared his interest in a move to Elland Road? We also learn how the club filtered its targets and identified Raphinha, what recruitment will look like after Brexit, and whether a European feeder club is feasible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and we're joined by Harjeet Johal as we bring you another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat.We look back at a week of Whitecaps action that saw a horrible defeat in San Jose followed up with a battling come from behind victory against RSL. We look at the highs, the lows, and the main talking points from both matches. Plus what lies in stores now for the 'Caps with six games to go?We also bring you, and unpack, some audio from a media roundtable Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster held a couple of weeks covering a multitude of topics including the club's identity, adding new players, the impact Covid could have on their 2021 recruitment, what the 'Caps can do to win fans back, and a lot more.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.22: Vancouver v San Jose and RSL postgame review30.46: More Whitecaps chat - giving thanks, player performances, the season run-in59.33: Wavelength - Suede Razors - Passion On The Pitch66.52: Axel Schuster audio - part one86.25: Axel Schuster audio - part two114.15: Unpacking Axel

Gary is joined by StatsBomb founder and CEO Ted Knutson and discusses the role of data and analytics in the game today. Ted gives a great insight into the following: - How Liverpool have managed to use their data and create a huge competitive advantage. - Role of data in recruitment - Is data moving faster than coach education? - Set-pieces and data - How does an analyst make an impact in a team environment? - Will we start seeing more multi-functional coaches in the future? and much more! We are excited to team up with Duktig Brand for this interview. Duktig Brand offers a variety of soccer-specific waterproof notebooks, planners and accessories for coaches and players. Started by two professional players and coaches, Duktig Brand strives to create tools that are simple and well-designed. Head over to https://www.duktigbrand.com/ and use the discount code MSC for 10% off your order.

Southampton stun Man City as Liverpool labour to victory over Villa. Brighton seem safe but it looks like bye-bye Bournemouth. All because of the recruitment.Arsenal are playing Arteta-taka but would they be better off out of Europe? And how many of this season’s Chelsea team will be at Stamford Bridge next season?Plus Grealish, Greenwood and the tactics truck remembered.RUNNING ORDER• PART 1: Southampton 1-0 Man City & Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa (02m 00s)• PART 2: Man Utd 5-2 Bournemouth (16m 30s) • PART 3: The race for the top 5 and the rest of the Premier League action (29m 00s)• PART 4: Your tweets and the situation at Wigan (48m 00s)• PART 5: The odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (55m 00s)• PART 6: Good Mourinho Bad Mourinho (57m 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.