Nkunku to Chelsea agreed, Foden contract close & why Wolves sacked Lage
The Athletic FC Podcast
10/03/22
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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein. They discuss Man City's demolition of United with The Athletic's Sam Lee with news on a new contract on the cards for Phil Foden.
The Athletic's Wolves writer Steve Madeley tells has all the details as to why Bruno Lage was sacked and we hear how the influence of agent Jorge Mendes at the club who could be lined up as the Wolves manager.
David also has news on Chelsea's pursuit of RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku.
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