De Zerbi begins to reshape Spurs | Should he cash in on Romero or Van De Ven? | West Ham want £80m from Man Utd for Fernandes | Atletico laugh off Madrid offer for Alvarez
Transfer TalkSummary
Tottenham Hotspur's recent struggles have prompted discussions about the club's future under new manager Roberto De Zerbi. After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Spurs are looking to rebuild, with early signs of positive movement in the transfer market. The club has reportedly secured the signing of Andy Robertson and is in talks to bring in Marcos Sanessi from Bournemouth. However, questions remain about the club's decision-making structure, as it appears that De Zerbi will have significant influence over player acquisitions, a shift from the previous regime led by Daniel Levy.
In the broader football landscape, Real Madrid's recent bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez has sparked debate. The bid of £150 million was rejected, raising questions about the valuation of players in today's market. Analysts suggest that such high fees often do not yield the expected returns, particularly for forwards. Meanwhile, Manchester United is exploring midfield options, with Mateus Fernandes of West Ham being a key target despite his club's reluctance to sell following relegation.
As the transfer window progresses, clubs are navigating a complex landscape of player valuations and market dynamics. The potential for significant changes in squad compositions looms, with clubs like Newcastle United and Wolves also making strategic moves to bolster their rosters ahead of the new season. The upcoming World Cup is expected to further influence player movements, as clubs keep a close eye on emerging talents and performance levels on the international stage.
Show Notes
Pete Graves is joined by The Athletic's Dan Kilpatrick and ESPN's Sam Tighe to discuss Real Madrid's €150 million bid for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez as Atleti take to social media to poke fun at their Madrid rivals. Manchester United find out that West Ham want £80 million for Mateus Fernandes as CEO Omar Berrada claims they can win the Premier League within two season. Plus, with Roberto De Zerbi beginning to reshape Tottenham Hotspur, we discuss just how much power the head coach has at the club. •You can watch the Premier League action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink
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