Episode 54 - How do Arsenal replace Saka? + Barcelona FUMBLE Dani Olmo

The Transfer Flow Podcast

On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss what Arsenal best course of action after Bukayo Saka's injury. Can they replace him, who are their best options, and is the replacement already in the squad? Next, they move to Barcelona failing to register Dani Olmo. Can Barca fix this issue, or will Olmo leave the squad? Along the way they discuss Virgil Van Dijk and Mo Salah's extensions, Marcus Thuram replacing Darwin Nunez, and Joshua Zirkzee's struggles. Lastly, Nottingham Forest have been on an incredible run in the Premier League. Will they finish in a Champions League spot? Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Games over the break

03:13 - A good time to have a great Academy

03:25 - Saka’s injury

04:21 - Salah’s incredible run of form (James Yorke tweet)

05:06 - Alexander Isak’s story

07:18 - Erling Halaand’s transfer history

09:26 - What should Arsenal do about Saka’s injury?

10:58 - Buying a replacement vs. playing youngsters

11:52 - Is Omar Marmoush an option?

12:55 - Could the be after Marcus Rashford?

14:03 - Teams taking the money vs waiting for the “right” price (Chelsea…)

15:34 - Names that could be Saka replacements

15:40 - Does Bryan Mbeumo make sense?

18:11 - He has high risk reward passing style

19:18 - Mathys Tel on Loan?

20:28 - Evan Ferguson to bolster the attack?

21:09 - Will Brighton sell?

22:55 - Leroy Sane as a direct replacement?

23:46 - Sane brings a broad skillset, but is he too old

26:55 - Barcelona fail to register Dani Olmo

27:51 - Barca are the only thing to make Ravi angry

29:18 - Hansi Flick should be furious + Olmo Landing spots

31:08 - La Masia is their saving grace and will they scapegoat Frenkie de Jong

32:27 - de Jong = Bobby Bonilla?

33:37 - Manchester United players are “available”

34:07 - Should City sign him + What is his actual position?

37:03 - Giggs hamstring story

38:38 - Marcus Thuram to Liverpool?

41:14 - Extensions for VVD and Salah?

42:29 - How does Thuram fit in the squad?

44:37 - Joshua Zirkzee saga continues

45:34 - Missing a lot of big chances means you are in good positions a lot

47:18 - Can Nottingham Forest continue their run of form?

50:28 - Forest’s attack is fragile, will it cost them?

52:49 - A coin flip for top 4 or for top 5?

54:40 - How Forest have won their recent games

56:32 - Going full circle

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