About this episode

The episode discusses potential summer transfer deals and players to watch during the World Cup.

As the World Cup gets underway on Thursday, we're here to look ahead to which deals could happen this summer. David Ornstein joins The Athletic FC's new signing Emma Paton as well as Jay Harris and Mark Critchley to discuss a number of the big deals that could be completed. There's the latest on Man City's pursuit of Elliot Anderson as well as Liverpool's interest in RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande. Plus, who are the players to watch out for at the World Cup this summer - and which are the best World Cup signings of years gone by? Host: Emma Paton With: Jay Harris, Mark Critchley and David Ornstein Executive Producer: Guy Clarke Producers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Emma Paton

Guests: David Ornstein, Jay Harris, Mark Critchley

Topics covered

• World Cup
• transfers
• football deals
• players to watch
• signings

Keywords

• World Cup
• transfers
• Elliot Anderson
• Yan Diomande
• football signings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Man City, Liverpool, RB Leipzig

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