James Rodriguez

After another dramatic week in Barcelona, host Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and ESPN football expert Julien Laurens to discuss what the future may hold for Lionel Messi after he asked to leave the club (03:51). They analyse the finances behind a possible exit from the Nou Camp and whether a reunion with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City is the next step for the Argentina forward (16:43). Chelsea continue to spend, and with more expected through the door, the panel debate whether Frank Lampard’s new look side could challenge for the Premier League title this coming season (26:22). Spanish football expert Terry Gibson joins the show to assess Everton’s move for Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodriguez and Leeds’ deal to sign Valencia striker Rodrigo (42:06). Plus, there’s news from Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Wolves and Celtic (59:41) as well as Pete’s final thought on former Newcastle striker Luuk De Jong (1:04:37). 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]

It's a brand new Premier League Podcast! You know you've needed one. But this one is hosted by stand-up comedians so it's fun and different. Recorded live on Twitch at twitch.tv/soccercooligans. Follow us and be a part of the show! Topics include: Messi to Man City? James Rodriguez to Everton? Harry Maguire Fights An Albanian Cop in Greece? We discuss the Jacob Blake shooting by police. Ways to help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse touch on the MLS is Back tournament (06:14), including LAFC’s blowout against rival LA Galaxy. Then, the guys break down the latest in Europe, including the gulf between Real Madrid and Barcelona (30:49), the Top 4 race in the EPL (39:49) and Leeds United’s return to the Premier League (47:05) Also, the “El Trafico” nickname, the USMNT now vs. in Alexi’s heyday, and James Rodriguez’s future are looked at in #AskAlexi (55:40). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a look at the Shoe Wars of the ’90s (1:15:23) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Inter Milan and Manchester United hold talks over Romelu Lukaku, the panel explain why he will not be sold cheaply and would be difficult to replace (06:23). Sky Italia’s Valentina Fass joins the show to discuss whether Inter can actually afford Lukaku, as well as providing updates on Toby Alderweireld, Matthijs De Ligt and James Rodriguez. With West Ham’s pursuit of Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez ending, the Hammers’ move for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Sebastien Haller is discussed (10:16), including whether he would be a good fit in the Premier League. As Aston Villa prepare to take their spending past £100m, Rob Dorsett phones in to assess whether it is money well spent (15:29). The panel assess how Antoine Griezmann will fit at the Nou Camp and whether there is also room for Neymar (34:50). Laurent Koscielny’s refusal to travel on Arsenal’s preseason tour of the USA is also on the agenda (38:58). As is the future of Dani Ceballos, with North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham going head to head to land the rising Spanish star on loan from Real Madrid. 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]