After another week of twists and turns in the transfer market, host Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and Spanish football expert Terry Gibson to discuss the standoff between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United over a deal for Jadon Sancho (04:00). Terry analyses the summer plans of Real Madrid and Barcelona – including the players that could leave the Bernabeu (22:02), the future of Gareth Bale, the managerial uncertainty at the Nou Camp and why Barcelona need to spend during this win...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min
With the transfer window in full swing, host Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and ESPN football expert Gabriele Marcotti to discuss the inner working of Manchester United’s deal to sign Jadon Sancho (02:12) as well as Alexis Sanchez’s departure from Old Trafford (12:32). Arsenal are also on the agenda, with the panel debating whether long-term deals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Willian are right for the club (23:18). Manchester City’s interest in Kalidou Koulibaly and Lautaro Martine...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min
With the transfer window officially open, host Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth, Rafa Honigstein and Terry Gibson to chat about Manchester City's recruitment drive as they close in on Nathan Ake (08:34) and Ferran Torres (18:19). Chelsea are also on the agenda, with the panel discussing the form of Kepa (29:00), their early business and the possible arrival of Kai Havertz (33:10). Manchester United's pursuit of Jadon Sancho is also explored by the panel, while Rafa reveals all on a host o...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Dimitar Berbatov sits down with Dharmesh Sheth to reveal all on the moves that he did and didn’t make during his career. The former striker explains his humble beginnings and how he was nearly forced to sign for a club by a Bulgarian mafia boss. Berbatov discusses how he joined Bayer Leverkusen, their incredible 2000/01 campaign and why he was keen to emulate Diego Maradona at the Bundesliga club. He opens up on his switch to Tottenham, his partnership with Robbie Keane and the truth behind his ...
May 06, 2020•54 min
Jermain Defoe sits down with Dharmesh Sheth to reveal all on the moves that he did and didn’t make during his career. The striker discusses his early beginnings, Harry Redknapp’s role in his controversial move from Charlton to West Ham and working with his childhood idol at the east London club. Defoe opens up on the infamous transfer request handed in 24 hours after West Ham’s relegation and reveals the truth behind what led up to it. He discusses his move to Tottenham, how he ended up linking ...
Apr 22, 2020•56 min
Paolo Di Canio sits down with Dharmesh Sheth to reveal all on his career, starting with his early beginnings in Italy and time with Lazio, Juventus and AC Milan. The former striker explains how he fulfilled a dream by signing for Celtic and why his time in Scotland lasted only one season. Di Canio discusses the infamous push on referee Paul Alcock, his brief exile from English football and decision to return to sign for West Ham. He opens up about his famous scissor-kick goal of the season again...
Apr 08, 2020•59 min
Pete Smith is joined by Sky Sports News reporters Dharmesh Sheth and Kaveh Solhekol for a special episode of the Transfer Talk podcast, focusing on the effects that the Coronavirus is having on the game. They discuss the current state of play on when football may return (06:05) and what this could mean for the summer transfer window (15:57). With player contracts set to expire on June 30, the panel discuss what could happen to these stars if the season is extended beyond that date (27:29). Sky S...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Michael Ballack sits down with Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth to reveal all on his career. The former Germany captain explains the early beginnings of his career, including winning the Bundesliga title with newly-promoted Kaiserslautern as well moves to Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. He discusses missing out on moves to Real Madrid and Barcelona before explaining his decision to join Chelsea despite interest from Manchester United. Ballack also discusses the fallout from Jose Mouri...
Mar 25, 2020•39 min
Harry Redknapp sits down with Dharmesh Sheth to reveal all the deals that did and didn't happen during his managerial career. The former West Ham manager explains how he nearly brought Andriy Shevchenko to Upton Park, the battle he faced to sign Paolo Di Canio and bringing through the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole and Jermain Defoe. He reveals why he was lured back into management at Portsmouth before explaining the reasons behind his infamous move to rivals So...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Former striker Henrik Larsson sits down with Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth to reveal all on his career. Larsson discusses how his move to Celtic materialised and what Martin O’Neill did to transform the team into treble winners. He explains why he stayed loyal to Celtic despite interest from Manchester United and the reasons behind his departure to Barcelona in 2004. Larsson discusses his role in the Champions League final victory over Arsenal before revealing how his surprise loan mov...
Feb 26, 2020•59 min
Former Chelsea strikers Eidur Gudjohnsen and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink join Jo Wilson and Dharmesh Sheth for part two of our special episode in front of a live audience. They recall how they both joined Chelsea in 2000, with Eidur revealing the Premier League club he could have moved to before making his switch to Stamford Bridge. The pair explain how their scoring partnership was formed, what it was like keeping Gianfranco Zola out of the team and the impact Roman Abramovich's takeover of the clu...
Feb 10, 2020•46 min
Former Chelsea strikers Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Eidur Gudjohnsen join Jo Wilson and Dharmesh for a special episode in front of a live studio audience in London. They assess the winners and losers from the January transfer window (09:10) and discuss Chelsea’s lack of business (14:05). The panel debate why Manchester United are struggling under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (27:17) and give their views on Tottenham’s January business (42:47) before answering questions from the audience.
Feb 03, 2020•55 min
Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan gives the inside track on Steven Bergwijn's move to Tottenham and explains why he believes the Netherlands forward will be a success in the Premier League (04:51). The panel also discuss whether Giovani Lo Celso is a ready made replacement for Christian Eriksen following the Denmark international's move to Inter Milan (15:19). Sky Sports News north-east reporter Keith Downie drops in to provide the latest on the proposed takeover at Newcastle (25:45...
Jan 28, 2020•57 min
After a difficult week for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, United We Stand editor Andy Mitten joins the show to analyse where Man Utd go from here (3:25). Dharmesh Sheth and Gabriele Marcotti discuss Paul Pogba's future (17:35) and why a potential deal for Bruno Fernandes is stalling (22:40). They also reflect on Romelu Lukaku's exclusive interview with Sky Sports News (32:08) and analyse where Christian Eriksen fits at Inter (40:25). Terry Gibson joins the show to profile Tottenham target Willian Jose (4...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Sky Italy transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano provides the latest on Inter Milan's pursuit of Christian Eriksen, Olivier Giroud and Victor Moses (03:05). He also discusses what the future may hold for Manchester United loanee Alexis Sanchez before the panel assess Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's striking options following the injury to Marcus Rashford (12:47). Dharmesh Sheth provides an update on Bruno Fernandes' move to Old Trafford and examines the role super agent Jorge Mendes may play in the deal (22:1...
Jan 21, 2020•58 min
ESPN French football analyst Jonathan Johnson joins the show to profile Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare (1:01), who is attracting interest from Chelsea and Manchester United among others. The panel also provide an update on Manchester United's pursuit of Bruno Fernandes (15:25) and discuss where he might fit in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's midfield. Sky Sports News reporter Alan Myers joins the show to discuss Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov's links to Everton (26:16) and outlines where Carlo A...
Jan 17, 2020•41 min
Spanish football expert Graham Hunter joins the show to discuss Barcelona’s decision to sack Ernesto Valverde and hire Quique Setien (01:22). As Tottenham close in on the signing of Gedson Fernandes, our panel discuss whether he fits under Jose Mourinho (18:20), and examine where else Spurs need to strengthen. German football expert Raphael Honigstein joins the show to profile rising star Kai Havertz and discuss where the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder could move this summer (34:54). He also weighs...
Jan 14, 2020•57 min
Portuguese journalist Filipe Dias and ESPN senior football writer Mark Ogden join the show to discuss Manchester United's interest in Sporting Lisbon's Bruno Fernandes and Ajax's Donny van de Beek. Jadon Sancho is attracting huge interest across Europe - the panel discuss the likelihood of a move and what club would be the best fit for the England winger. Sky Sports News north-west reporter Ben Ransom explains what a potential overhaul at Manchester City could look like if Pep Guardiola has his ...
Jan 10, 2020•51 min
With Manchester United interested in James Maddison, the panel discuss whether it would be a wise move for the England international and why Leicester are confident of keeping him. They analyse United's search for a new attacking midfielder and what Jesse Lingard's change of agent might mean. Portuguese journalist Filipe Dias joins the show to profile Benfica's in-demand midfielder Gedson Fernandes. There are updates on the futures of Christian Eriksen and Olivier Giroud with Inter Milan interes...
Jan 07, 2020•51 min
As Chelsea step up their efforts to add to their attacking options, ESPN French football expert Jonathan Johnson assesses their chances of landing Lyon striker Moussa Dembele. The panel discuss why Manchester United pulled out of a deal for Erling Haaland and whether such a move would have set a dangerous precedent at the club. With less than six months to go on his contract, the panel weigh up whether Tottenham should sell Christian Eriksen or risk losing him for nothing in the summer. Former W...
Jan 03, 2020•59 min
ESPN senior football analyst Gabriele Marcotti joins Dharmesh Sheth and host Dave Reed to discuss Arsenal's move to appoint Mikel Arteta and the potential knock-on effects for the future of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Carlo Ancelotti is close to being named Everton boss - Sky Sports News reporter Alan Myers shares the latest from Goodison Park and what budget the Italian may have to work with. German football expert Raphael Honigstein joins the panel to discuss the impact of Jurgen Klopp's...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 1 min
What does Neymar want? French football expert Jonathan Johnson phones in to explain why re-joining Barcelona is Neymar’s preference (02:23). Jonathan also discusses the takeover of Nice by chemicals giant Ineos – which is run by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe – and how that might impact French football (09:22). Dharmesh Sheth and Nick Wright debate the pros and cons for Manchester United of letting Alexis Sanchez and Chris Smalling leave for Serie A (17:03). We also hear from Mason Greenw...
Aug 30, 2019•58 min
Should Manchester United should sell Alexis Sanchez? ESPN football analyst Gabriele Marcotti joins Tom White and Dharmesh Sheth to discuss Inter Milan’s interest in the Chilean and what the pros and cons are for United in selling him. (1:32) Gabriele analyses which teams in Serie A have had a successful transfer window so far and assesses who can challenge champions Juventus. (17:34) The panel also examine whether Philippe Coutinho will be successful at Bayern Munich and whether the move is a wi...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 2 min
What does the future hold for Neymar? French football writer Jonathan Johnson joins the show (1:51) to discuss the Brazilian’s future after Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain officials held talks on Tuesday. With the new La Liga season starting on Friday, we get a full preview from Terry Gibson (15:39), who tells us why Real Madrid desperately need a centre midfielder (21:55), assesses the transfer business done by Real’s city rivals Atletico (29:27) and the players to look out for this season (3...
Aug 16, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Were Manchester United right to sell Romelu Lukaku without signing a replacement? ESPN's Mark Ogden joins the show to analyse the club's recruitment strategy. Arsenal provided the biggest shocks on Deadline Day - and the Evening Standard's chief football correspondent James Olley reveals how a 'ruthless' new approach to transfers has seen them boost top-four hopes. Across North London there was plenty of business at Tottenham, too, but we reveal how one of their big Deadline Day deals almost col...
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr
With Manchester United considering a late move for Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, the panel discuss the ramifications of such a deal and who Spurs will target to replace him if he leaves. Following Wayne Rooney's shock move to Derby County, Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett explains why the former England captain has made the switch to Pride Park and how the Championship side plan to finance the deal. Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano joins the show once again to provide up...
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 1 min
We get the inside story on the proposed Romelu Lukaku-Paulo Dybala swap deal as we talk to Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano (02:30). He also discusses Manchester City's pursuit of Joao Cancelo, Everton's move for Moise Kean and Antonio Conte's frustrations at Inter Milan. Belgian football journalist Kristof Terreur returns to give us the view on Lukaku's situation (21:00) and addresses concerns around Eden Hazard, after he reportedly turned up to Real Madrid's pre-season overweight. T...
Aug 02, 2019•1 hr 7 min
With a two-way fight happening between Juventus and Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku, Paul Gilmour gives an update on the striker's chances of leaving for Italy (01:15). The panel also discuss whether Paulo Dybala could join Manchester United as part of a swap deal (08:15) and look at what a failed move would mean for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. Nicolas Pepe's imminent arrival at Arsenal is also on the agenda as the panel analyses how he would fit in at the Emirates (11:07). ESPN's Spanish footbal...
Jul 30, 2019•45 min
With Neymar wanting a return to Barcelona, French football expert Jonathan Johnson explains which players Paris Saint-Germain would be willing to take in a player-plus-cash deal to let the Brazil international leave (1:15). What does Everton's £60m bid for Wilfried Zaha mean for Arsenal and Crystal Palace? The panel discuss where the winger is likely to end up (23:35). Manchester United are still yet to meet Leicester's valuation for Harry Maguire but Dharmesh Sheth explains why Ole Gunnar Solsk...
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr
Gareth Bale must leave Real Madrid, according to his boss Zinedine Zidane and Spanish football journalist Dermot Corrigan explains why the club are willing to take a big financial hit to make it happen (01:27). He also explains how the relationship between Bale and Zidane broke down, and what impact the return of Neymar could have on Lionel Messi staying at Barcelona (13:08). Sky Sports News reporters Dharmesh Sheth and Kaveh Solhekol then zone in on north London to assess Arsenal's activity - w...
Jul 23, 2019•55 min
