Episode 96 - Šeško vs Gyökeres for Arsenal + Do Man United need Bryan Mbeumo?
On this episode, Patrick and Neel breakdown transfer rumours around the Premier League. They start with Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United, does this deal make any sense for United? Then, Manchester City have signed Tijjani Reijnders and are closing in on Rayan Cherki, but what do these moves mean for Pep Guardiola's side? Next, Arsenal are looking for a striker, but should they sign Benjamin Šeško or Viktor Gyökeres for their squad next season? And finally, a quick breakdown of why Chelsea want Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. Enjoy!
Kim’s Jamie Gittens article: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/jamie-gittens-would-add-much-needed-speed-to-chelsea
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - Manchester United’s transfer business and Bryan Mbeumo
01:41 - How much will Mbeumo cost? + United’s analytics
03:02 - Similarities to Cunha
03:32 - Mbeumo’s stats
04:24 - Fit at Man United?
05:26 - What happens to Amad? + Bruno Fernandes staying
06:25 - Did they make these moves assuming Bruno was gone?
07:46 - The trouble United have put themselves in
09:01 - Bigger club = better offensive numbers?
10:00 - Excited for Amad, yet making him play out of position?
10:59 - United are in a BAD spot
12:16 - What will this team look like?
13:19 - What will they end up doing in midfield?
14:25 - Moving on to Manchester City and signing Tijjani Reijnders
14:59 - Rayan Cherki for 35m? + expected assists
15:35 - Kevin De Bruyne replacement? + Lyon’s financial state
17:29 - Public perception of Cherki
18:08 - Why City didn’t try harder for Wirtz
19:29 - How does Cherki + Reijnders work for City?
21:42 - What does this mean for City’s press?
22:56 - Too many players who don't press well
24:27 - The same problem City faced this season
24:57 - Pepijn Lijnders joining Man City
26:02 - Giving City the benefit of the doubt + Rodri returning
27:20 - What happens to Nico Gonzalez?
28:35 - City do NOT have a good low block
30:02 - No lineup for solely pressing either
31:15 - Lack of success in recent transfer windows for City
32:30 - Sesko vs Gyokeres for Arsenal's striker? + P
33:28 - If the price is similar, who do you go for? Youth vs immediate impact?
34:40 - A clear choice for Neel - the ready to win option
35:13 - Too many questions with Sesko currently?
36:35 - Questions against low-blocks and consistency?
37:22 - Gyokeres' time in the Championship and Champions League consistency
38:17 - He CARRIED Sporting to a domestic double
40:16 - 27 vs 22 - is Gyokeres too old?
40:53 - Sesko's range of gifts (pace, strength, and height)
42:10 - Can Sesko perform without space to run into?
44:00 - Win now or future focused squad building?
45:46 - But what about Victor Osimhen?
46:45 - More money at Left Wing instead?
48:00 - The good thing for Arsenal
49:29 - Jamie Gittins linked to Chelsea
50:15 - The profile Chelsea need
51:24 - How about the price?