The Athletic FC Podcast

Mark Chapman and David Ornstein are joined by The Athletic's Simon Hughes with an update on Liverpool's January transfer plans as it appears they are unlikely to move for a defender despite their mounting injury concerns at the back. Elsewhere Ryan Conway takes us inside the unravelling of Philip Cocu's Derby after the Dutchman left the club on Saturday, including insight into the chances of Wayne...

The Athletic's Adam Leventhal, Raphael Honigstein, Matt Slater and Adam Crafton convene for a discussion around the question that just refuses to go away - will there and should there be a European Super League? This was originally broadcast live on twitter, for more live broadcasts from The Athletic follow @TheAthleticUK on twitter You can subscribe to The Athletic for just £1-a-week by heading t...

The Athletic's Mark Chapman, Matt Slater and Laura Williamson discuss the extraordinary chain of events that saw one of the most powerful men in British sport talked himself out of his job as chair of the Football Association. Sanjay Bhandari, chair Kick it Out, football’s equality and inclusion organisation joins the panel to discuss the comments made by Greg Clark that led to his resignation, wh...

The Athletic's David Ornstein is reunited with host Mark Chapman to discuss stories from David's weekly column including concerns over Mason Greenwood and how the January transfer window is shaping up.  Plus we’ll hear David’s interview with former Watford & Leicester boss Nigel Pearson. And we are joined by The Athletic's German football writer Raphael Honigstein who has been speaking to play...

Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Adam Crafton for a brand new podcast about the business of sport. This week; who are the people that want to own football clubs in the Premier League, EFL and in European and why on earth would they want to but one in the first place? Each week we'll be joined by The Athletic's brilliant football journalists - with the occasional spec...

Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell who has updates on stories including pay-per-view and Chelsea’s continued pursuit of West Ham’s Declan Rice. Greg O'Keeffe joins us to discuss the small details that are having a negative effect on what was a great start to the season for Everton. And They Athletic's Italian football writer James Horncastle details the second coming of...

Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell to go through stories including Manchester United’s continued pursuit of Erling Haaland. Our Manchester City writer Sam Lee will discuss the future of Pep Guardiola whose contract expires in the summer and we cross to Spain to speak to The Athletic's La Liga journalist Dermot Corrigan who’ll give us reactions from inside Barcelona and R...

The Athletic's David Ornstein & Mark Chapman are joined by Liverpool writer James Pearce to asses the fallout from the injury to Virgil van Dijk - could this mean Liverpool spend to replace him January? David will bring us the main lines from his weekly column including details of a new deal for Southampton striker Danny Ings. And we break down Saïd Benrahma’s loan move to West Ham with Liam T...

The Athletic's David Ornstein sits down in conversation with Arsenal legend and former manager Arsene Wenger who has released his autobiography - My Life in Red and White. In a wide ranging interview Arsene discusses his emotional exit from Arsenal and his current relationship with the club. Plus there are never-before-told transfer stories featuring Danny Welbeck and the pope. To read all the art...

David Ornstein & Mark Chapman are joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Adam Crafton to detail the revolution proposed by England's biggest clubs and the EFL chairman. They also explain who supports the proposal, who opposes it and what will happen next. David also has an update on the the awkward situation between Arsenal and Mesut Ozil.   To read all the articles we discuss on today’s p...

David Ornstein & Mark Chapman take you inside the mechanics behind the transfer deals that did happen in this window and those that didn’t including Manchester United's pursuit of Jadon Sancho.  We are joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton who details the conversations he has had with people who make transfers happen.  Plus, James McNicholas reveals the details of how Arsenal captured Thomas P...

David Ornstein & Mark Chapman discuss the transfers that could still happen this deadline for Premier League sides such as Arsenal and Spurs. The Athletic's United writer Laurie Whitwell joins us to discuss the biggest one of all involving Jadon Sancho. And The Athletic’s Matt Slater updates us on the crisis faced by Football League clubs and the possibility of support from The Premier League....

David Ornstein tells  Mark Chapman why Manchester United’s transfer strategy will not be changing in reaction to defeat on the opening day of the season. The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare joins us to explain how Spurs brought Gareth Bale back to and he shares what he knows about the future of Dele Alli at the club. Raphael Honigstein joins us to talk about his exclusive interview with Chelsea’s Ti...

Host Mark Chapman & The Athletic's David Ornstein discuss West Ham’s determination to keep hold of Declan Rice and the new faces they are chasing in the transfer market. David also reveals how Spurs snubbed full-back Danny Rose.  Everton writer Greg O’Keefe explains how James Rodriguez ended up in the Premier League and shares what he knows about other possible Carlo Ancelotti signings.  And T...

The Athletic's David Ornstein speaks to Arsenal's Hector Bellerin about investing in the environment and becoming a shareholder at Forest Green Rovers. Hector discusses his plans to use his platform to push for change and tells David how young players at Arsenal are asking him about getting involved. David and host Mark Chapman go on to discuss the future of Bellerin as a player and where Arsenal...

The Athletic's Ed Malyon and Sam Lee bring you immediate reaction to the news that Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona. How does this u-turn affect Manchester City? Could they still make a move for Messi in January or next summer? What does it mean for Barcelona? And what does it mean for Messi's legacy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can read all of The Athletic's great articles on the Lionel Messi transfer story without paying a penny. Sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial right now by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Leeds United writer, Phil Hay who brings  exclusive insight on how the newly promoted side sealed their record-breaking deal for Rodrigo and how Marcelo Bielsa is getting his team ready for the Premier League. Our Spurs writer Jack Pitt-Brooke tells us all about going to Eric Dier’s house and his cameo role in the new Amazon documentary  All Or Nothing Tot...

You can read all of The Athletic's great articles on the Lionel Messi transfer story without paying a penny. Sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial right now by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right now The  Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, including Dermot Corrigan's brilliant explainer on what Messi’s transfer request means for him, Barcelona and Manchester City - just go to theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up now without paying a penny  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right now The  Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, including David’s Ozil exclusive - just go to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up!  And don’t forget about David’s weekly YouTube Q&A show - Ask Ornstein - answering the very best questions provided by subscribers to The Athletic. Head over to the Tifo Podcast YouTube channel to watch...

Host Mark Chapman is joined by David Ornstein who details his exclusive interview with Arsenal midfielder  Mesut Ozil that was published on The Athletic last week. Ozil sat down with David to discuss his future at Arsenal,  why  he refused to take a pay cut and his relationship with Mikel Arteta. James McNicholas  joins the pod to reveal why Raul Sanllehi left his role as head of football at  Arse...

The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by Fulham left-back Joe Bryan, the man whose goals sealed their place in the Premier League.  Joe takes us inside the Fulham dressing room at Wembley, his career ambitions, what he has learned as a player and a person as he prepares for a return to the top flight and plenty more.   Also, ahead of what could be a defining week for Manchester City, The Athleti...

The Athletic's David Ornstein details transfer news concerning Jadon Sancho, Willian and Alexis Sanchez. David is joined by The Athletic's Liverpool writer James Pearce who tells us about his interview with one of the club’s rising stars Harvey Elliot - could his emergence mean Jurgen Klopp trusts in youth rather than big money signings in the current transfer window? George Caulkin  discusses the...

The Athletic's David Ornstein details Leicester City star James Maddison’s new contract with Foxes writer Rob Tanner. As the transfer window opens, Jack Pitt- Brooke tells David what makes Spurs chairman Daniel Levy one of the most feared and respected negotiators in the game. He is also joined by Laurie Whitwell to  look at Manchester United’s transfer operation led by Ed Woodward. And David exam...