United working to sign Rabiot & Barcelona threaten legal action over De Jong contract
The Athletic FC Podcast
08/08/22
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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Adam Crafton & Laurie Whitwell to discuss Manchester United's pursuit of Adrien Rabiot from Juventus & Marko Arnautovic from Bologna..
David exclusively reveals a huge story from his weekly column that Barcelona told Frenkie de Jong that they have evidence of criminality around contract given by old board and cause for legal action vs all involved.
We are also joined by our Aston Villa writer Gregg Evans after a disappointing start to the season for Steven Gerrard - will he get to spend the money from the sale of Carney Chukwuemeka.
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Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by the Athletic's Tim Spiers for the first preview show of the season, and on the eve of another Premier League campaign they start by looking at the big narratives that may define the 9 months ahead.
Are we set for another two-horse title race between Man City and Liverpool? Can any of the chasing pack close the gap and could that team be Antonio Conte's Tottenham? Could Newcastle barge their way in to the big six and make it seven?
Plus there's a look at the relegation candidates, how we expect new boys Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest to fare, and with things seemingly not being well at Leicester could Brendan Rodgers be a surprise candidate for first manager to be sacked?
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August 9, 2022
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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?
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