Back in 2019, Dharms travelled to QPR’s training ground for a reveal all chat with former Newcastle United striker Les Ferdinand. In this bitesize edition of the interview, Ferdinand reveals how a potential transfer to Manchester United was blocked. He opens up on his move to Newcastle, his relationship with Kevin Keegan and why losing the Magpies number nine shirt hurt him. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3yeq7uh
Jun 24, 2022•21 min
Pete and Dharms are joined by football writer and broadcaster Sam Tighe this week as Arsenal begin to step up their summer activity. They discuss the £35m arrival of Fabio Vieira at the Emirates and whether Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus will be next through the door (06:09). It’s been a miserable return for Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea – but is a return to Inter Milan set to happen and could Raheem Sterling replace him? (19:17) The panel chat about that before Sam ranks his top three best value su...
Jun 20, 2022•59 min
Pete and Dharms are back for a new series of the Transfer Talk podcast – and are joined in the first episode by ESPN football expert Julien Laurens. They discuss Liverpool’s record-breaking move to sign striker Darwin Nunez and what that could mean for the wantaway Sadio Mane (04:52). Could Frenkie De Jong be on his way to Manchester United? The panel discuss that as well other areas new boss Erik Ten Hag is aiming to strengthen (18:35). Erling Haaland’s move to Manchester City is also on the ag...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Pete and Dharms are joined by football writer, and one part of the Ranks FC podcast, Sam Tighe to discuss a frenetic Deadline Day, delivering their winners and losers from the January transfer window (03:30). Tottenham were the busiest club on the final day of the window… the panel assess their activity (27:22), before giving their verdict on the business – or lack of business - done by their north London rivals, Arsenal (36:03). Frank Lampard is the new man at Everton – and with Donny van de Be...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Pete and Dharms are joined by ESPN football expert, and one half of the Gab and Juls show, Julien Laurens to discuss all the latest in the window. The panel chat about Newcastle's move for Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, what he'll bring to Eddie Howe's squad and whether his arrival will attract more top players to St James' Park (05:01). Are Tottenham set to miss out on two of their top targets? The panel discuss Barcelona's late move for Adama Traore, Liverpool's bid to sign Luis Diaz and wha...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Pete and Dharms are joined by ESPN football expert, and one half of the Gab and Juls show, Gabriele Marcotti to discuss all the latest in the window. The panel chat about Tottenham and whether the club's hierarchy will deliver the signings desired by Antonio Conte, with Adama Traore and Franck Kessie among the targets (04:28). Christian Eriksen is set to return to the Premier League with Brentford (15:50) - the panel assess that move before Gabriele talks through some of Serie A's top stars, inc...
Jan 25, 2022•58 min
Pete and Dharms are joined by Guardian football journalist and author of the book Made in Africa, Ed Aarons, to discuss all the latest goings on in the window. Newcastle are attempting to secure a number of deals before the close of the window, with Diego Carlos and Jesse Lingard among the main targets (03:20). The panel chat about that before discussing the ongoing managerial search at Everton and whether Duncan Ferguson should be given the job until the end of the season (21:05). Ed has his sa...
Jan 20, 2022•57 min
Pete and Dharms are joined by European football writer Tom Williams to discuss all the latest goings on in the window. The panel chat about the situation at Everton following the sacking of Rafa Benitez, the current structure at the club and the role of owner Farhad Moshiri (05:19). Anthony Martial's public spat with Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is assessed as well as the potential options for the French forward if he leaves Old Trafford (24:13). Tom provides his four bargain ...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Pete and Dharms are joined by Spanish football expert Terry Gibson to discuss all the latest in the window. The panel chat about Arsenal's striker issues and whether Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic could be the answer (03:15). Borussia Dortmund want a resolution on Erling Haaland’s future - but will they get it this month? (19:42) The panel discuss that before Terry goes through a host of La Liga talent (34:15), including Newcastle target Diego Carlos. Pete's provides further updates on the ac...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Pete and Dharms are joined by ESPN football expert Julien Laurens to discuss all the latest goings on in the transfer window. They focus on the possible overhaul at Tottenham as Antonio Conte looks to reshape his squad, with a number of players facing the exit door (03:02). Aston Villa have made a huge statement of intent by adding Philippe Coutinho to their ranks - the panel discuss that and who could join the Brazilian at Villa Park (17:33). Julien chats everything Ligue 1, including the futur...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This week, Pete and Dharms are joined by Spanish football expert Terry Gibson to discuss the fallout from another eventful transfer deadline day - they assess the winners and losers from the final day of the window. Chelsea snapped up the loan signing of Saul Niguez with just minutes to spare, Terry gives the inside track on what he will bring to Thomas Tuchel's side. Cristiano Ronaldo completed his sensational return to Manchester United on deadline day, but will he transform them into title wi...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 12 min
This week, Pete and Dharms are joined by European football expert Tom Williams to discuss the potential blockbuster move that could see Kylian Mbappe join Real Madrid. West Ham could be set for a busy last few days of the window – the panel look at the imminent arrival of Kurt Zouma and whether Jesse Lingard will return to the London Stadium. The guys preview Deadline Day before Pete and Dharms go head-to-head in the weekly transfer quiz. Plus, Pete delivers his final thought.
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 17 min
This week, Pete and Dharmesh are joined by ESPN football expert Gabriele Marcotti to discuss all the latest news and gossip from the transfer window. The panel analyse two new arrivals at Arsenal as well as the futures of Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, and with less than two weeks to go in the window and Harry Kane remains a Spurs player, will Man City get a deal done? (25:39) In part three, we’ll discuss all things Italy with Gab, including the situation at Inter Milan, the ...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min
This week, Pete and Dharms are joined by German football expert Rafa Honigstein to discuss what the knock-on effects will be for PSG after they secured the big-money signing of Lionel Messi (03:48). Kylian Mbappe is yet to sign a new contract at the Parc des Princes, so could Real Madrid come calling for him? The panel discuss that as well as PSG's chances of securing another free transfer signing next summer in Paul Pogba (11:33). Rafa explains why Romelu Lukaku's return to Chelsea could be the...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min
The boys are back! This week, Pete and Dharms are joined by ESPN football expert Julien Laurens to discuss what could be next for Lionel Messi after Barcelona announced he was to leave the club (04:21). Are PSG waiting in the wings? Julien provides the inside track from the Parc de Princes. Manchester City have smashed the British transfer record to sign Jack Grealish, but will Harry Kane follow him? (20:16) The panel discuss that as well as the potential of another record breaking deal as Chels...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by football writer and one part of the Ranks FC podcast, Sam Tighe, to discuss the fallout from another Deadline Day. They assess the winners and losers following a busy 24 hours of activity (04:35). Liverpool had a frenetic final day, adding two new centre-backs to help alleviate Jurgen Klopp's defensive crisis – the panel assess their fresh arrivals and what their additions could mean for the likes of Nat Phillips and Rhys Williams (21:49). With the Ja...
Feb 02, 2021•59 min
Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by European football writer Tom Williams to discuss the fallout from Frank Lampard's sacking as Chelsea boss and their appointment of Thomas Tuchel (02:53). They analyse the issues facing Tuchel, including improving the fortunes of big-money summer signings Kai Havertz and Timo Werner, and what he will need to do to land top target Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund (08:51). West Ham could be set for a busy couple of days and having tied up a deal for...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr
Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by Spanish football expert Terry Gibson to discuss the future of Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli and whether his path lays away from the club (02:50). They also touch upon the possible return of Christian Eriksen to Spurs and if the club should cut their losses on Gareth Bale (07:23). Arsenal's surprise bid for Martin Odegaard is assessed with analysis from Terry on whether it's the right move for the Real Madrid creative spark (29:48). Terry discusses al...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by German football expert Rafa Honigstein to discuss the future of Mesut Ozil as the midfielder edges closer to finally leaving Arsenal. They touch upon the financial benefits for the Gunners as well as whether Ozil underachieved during his spell at the Emirates (04:15). The panel analyse the priorities of Manchester United and Liverpool, with Rafa explaining why Jurgen Klopp is reluctant to spend despite a need for a new centre-back (17:26). Rafa gives ...
Jan 15, 2021•59 min
Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by ESPN football expert Julien Laurens to discuss the job facing Mauricio Pochettino at PSG (05:32) and what that could mean for the likes of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe as well as the likelihood of a move for Barcelona's Lionel Messi (16:48). Frank Lampard's future at Chelsea is under scrutiny following a poor run of form, the panel assess whether the Blues need to once again back their boss in the transfer market or start looking for a replacement (24:56)...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are back for a new series of the Transfer Talk podcast as they look ahead to the January transfer window with the help of ESPN senior football analyst Gabriele Marcotti. The future of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is on the agenda once again following a new outburst from his agent Mino Raiola – the panel assess the impact of that statement and whether it may play into United’s hands (05:13). Liverpool's injury problems are assessed with Dharms and Gabriel...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min
After a dramatic transfer deadline day, Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by German football expert Raphael Honigstein to discuss the winners and losers from a frenetic final 24 hours in the market (05:15). The panel assess Manchester United's final day acquisitions of Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles (23:25) and if their arrivals will signal an upturn in fortunes following the club's poor start to the new season (29:34). Dharmesh and Raphael analyse the failures behind United's bid to sig...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min
With the transfer deadline just days away, Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by the New York Times’ chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith to discuss Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho and the possible alternative targets if a deal for the Borussia Dortmund winger does not materialise (04:51). Rory examines whether the structure of United’s hierarchy lends itself to success in the market (17:47), while Dharmesh touches on the players that could leave Old Trafford before the deadl...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 15 min
After another busy week of transfer activity, Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by European football journalist Tom Williams to discuss Dele Alli’s future and whether the writing could be on the wall for the midfielder at Tottenham (05:09). Dharmesh provides an update on the potential incomings and outgoings at Arsenal and whether the sale of Lucas Torreira could hold the key for a new midfielder to arrive at the club (21:31). Following the arrival of Diogo Jota and Thiago at Liverpool, ...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by Spanish football expert Terry Gibson to discuss Gareth Bale's return to Tottenham on loan from Real Madrid (4:25). Terry also runs the rule over Spurs’ other newest signing Sergio Reguilon and explains what he will bring to the side (17:55). Terry gives an insight into the journey of midfielder Thiago Alcantara from the youth ranks at Barcelona, ahead of his move from Bayern Munich to Liverpool (23:20). The impact Thiago’s arrival could have on Georgi...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by Bleacher Report lead writer Sam Tighe to discuss Lionel Messi’s decision to stay at Barcelona (05:00) and whether it is simply now a marriage of convenience for the forward at the Nou Camp. Dharmesh explains the potential breakthrough in Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho (12:00), while Sam examines why this transfer saga may be problematic for the club (16:27). The panel discuss what the arrivals of Callum Wilson, Ryan Fraser and Jamal Lewis...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by The Independent’s senior football writer, Melissa Reddy, to discuss what the future may hold for Lionel Messi (06:04) and Gareth Bale (17:45) after another interesting week in Spain. The panel debate whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is getting the credit he deserves for the transfer strategy he has implemented at Manchester United and what further additions need to be made following the arrival of Donny van de Beek (24:09). Melissa examines what Thiago co...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In a special episode of the Transfer Talk podcast, host Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and Spanish football expert Terry Gibson to discuss everything Lionel Messi. They analyse the reasons behind Messi’s desire to leave the Nou Camp (04:44), the Argentina striker’s meeting with Ronald Koeman (14:15) and how the Barcelona board have contributed to his unhappiness (19:41). But if he is to leave Barcelona, what will be his likely destination? Sky Sports News reporter Ben Ransom joins the s...
Aug 30, 2020•48 min
After another dramatic week in Barcelona, host Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and ESPN football expert Julien Laurens to discuss what the future may hold for Lionel Messi after he asked to leave the club (03:51). They analyse the finances behind a possible exit from the Nou Camp and whether a reunion with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City is the next step for the Argentina forward (16:43). Chelsea continue to spend, and with more expected through the door, the panel debate whether Frank ...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 7 min
After a dramatic week at Barcelona, host Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by ESPN journalist Sam Marsden to discuss Lionel Messi’s future (01:52). The arrival of Ronald Koeman as manager is also discussed, including whether the Dutchman is destined to stay beyond the club’s presidential elections in March (12:05). French football expert Jonathan Johnson provides insight on Arsenal transfer target Gabriel and analyses whether a partnership with William Saliba could solve the Gunners’ def...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min
