the Debrief

This week Ben Jacobs and Angus Scott tackle what is expected to be one of the busiest windows for managers in recent memory. Amorim, Ten Hag, Pochettino, Moyes, Xavi and more are either leaving their posts or rumoured to do so. What is fact and what is fiction in each case? Fabrizio Romano weighs in on these managerial situations and also provides updates on the futures of both Virgil van Dijk and...

Today’s focus is on Chelsea and the club’s immediate needs in terms of results, finances, incomings and outgoings and a new stadium. Here to break it all down is Chelsea expert and football insider for The Evening Standard, Nizaar Kinsella. Fabrizio Romano joins us in his normal spot — updating Chelsea’s key targets for the summer window and weighing in on the latest rumours from around the game....

We take a step back during the international break to assess the most critical needs for the top-six clubs and make a few predictions on how they’ll move this summer. Fabrizio Romano joins in his normal slot to give his expectations for Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City in the Summer Transfer Window. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss thi...

Caught Offside Arsenal Columnist Charles Watts joins The Debrief to analyse Arsenal's road to a Premier League Title. Fabrizio Romano is in his normal spot to give the latest insight on the biggest transfer rumours and headlines. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedailybriefing.io/subscribe

Liverpool legend Jason McAteer joins the show to analyse Liverpool’s road ahead and make predictions on the Reds winning “The Quad”. We also take a look at the impact of Michael Edwards’ return to Merseyside and how the club will operation moving forward. Don’t miss Fabrizio Romano’s latest reporting on the futures of Osimhen, Rashford and Mbappe, plus two important targets that are on Arsenal’s r...

Good morning everyone and welcome to another Daily Briefing - thanks for reading, and hope you enjoy! :-) Today’s top stories: * An awful penalty by Lautaro Martinez as Atleti knocked out Inter to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals [Pictures from TNT Sports] * How close was this Man Utd star to joining Arsenal or Liverpool? * Don’t miss Charles Watts’ first column on all things Arsena...

Good morning all, and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing - thanks as always for reading, and hope you enjoy! :-) Today’s top stories: * David Raya’s penalty save against Galeno sends Arsenal through vs Porto! [Pictures from TNT Sports] * Has this Liverpool star really held talks with Barcelona? * Manchester United duo unlikely to return after going out on loan * Plus more from Che...

Ben and Angus are joined by Fabrizio Romano and Guillem Balague to give a 360-degree view of Victor Osimhen the player and the person and the two most likely teams to land his signature. Plus, we’ll get an update on Mbappe’s continued talks with Real Madrid. Make sure to stay tuned for Fabrizio’s latest information on transfer targets Ivan Toney, Victor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko. This is a publi...

Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing - thanks for reading and hope you enjoy! :-) Today’s top stories: * Erling Haaland and Manuel Akanji score in comfortable Man City victory [Pictures from TNT Sports] * Real Madrid are also through to the quarter-finals after this Vinicius goal * Chelsea have been monitoring this €50m winger * Latest on Xabi Alonso in Nei...

Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing - your essential round-up of the biggest football headlines, all delivered straight to your inbox and completely ad-free. Enjoy! Today’s top stories: * Kylian Mbappe’s superb brace sends PSG through [Pictures from TNT Sports] * Harry Kane in fine form and latest Bayern transfer news * Liverpool delighted with their smart...

Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing - thanks as always for reading, and hope you enjoy! Today’s top stories: * New Champions League format explained * Arsenal thrash Sheffield United and eye Victor Osimhen * Latest on the Manchester United manager saga * Plus more from Chelsea , Barcelona and Real Madrid AC Milan * Rafael Leao on links with Chelsea and PSG...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thedailybriefing.io Bayern’s possible advantage over Liverpool in the race for Xabi Alonso Is Xabi Alonso going to Liverpool or Bayern ? I think he doesn’t know at the moment. So imagine me! It’s too early to know where he’s going, but I really think it’s going to be a really important month, I would say, because the discussion, the int...

Bundesliga football expert Kevin Hatchard joins the show to talk about Bayer Leverkusen’s fairy tale run this season. Can Die Werkself remain unbeaten this season? Will they win the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and Europa League? Our experts weigh in. Plus, Fabrizio Romano on Xabi Alonso’s future, Pochettino’s prospects of staying at Chelsea and what a Man United player exodus might look like in the summ...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thedailybriefing.io Why Kylian Mbappe finally decided to leave PSG for a new challenge We still have to wait for formal steps with Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid, as from what I’m hearing nothing is signed yet. Still, I really think this time it’s the end of the saga and the formal step will happen soon, and Mbappe will communicate with...

Angus Scott and Ben Jacobs are joined by French Football Insider, Jonathan Johnson, to go in-depth on Mbappe’s decision to leave PSG and his future at Real Madrid. They also discuss the impact of the departure on PSG and Ligue 1. Could this actually be a blessing in disguise for both? Fabrizio Romano joins in his normal spot with some worrying news for Thomas Tuchel at Bayern and some critical upd...

On this week’s show we debate the merits of adding a blue card to the game of football. Will it result in a better product and how will it be implemented? Joining Angus and Ben are FIFA Referee and Rules Analyst, Christina Unkel, and CBS Football Reporter, James Benge. Fabrizio Romano joins as always to update the Mbappe to Real Madrid saga and how Liverpool plan to replace Jurgen Klopp. This is a...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thedailybriefing.io The latest on Klopp, Van Dijk and Edwards at Liverpool… Jurgen Klopp announcing his departure from Liverpool will obviously impact the futures of some key players such as Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah - it’s normal, because there will be a new manager and new directors. It’s obvious that there will be a new proje...

Osimhen. Rakitic. Benzema. Almiron. All names that are circulation just hours before the January transfer window shuts. Fabrizio Romano joins Ben Jacobs and Angus Scott to discuss the very latest on the deadline and make some bold predictions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedailybriefing.io/subscribe

Friday morning brought the shock news from Liverpool Football Club that first-team manager, Jürgen Klopp, would be leaving the Reds at the end of the 2023/24 season. As one of the most successful managers and most charismatic personalities in the Premier League, he will be sorely missed. Speaking to official club media, the German let it be known that he was “running out of energy” and that he wan...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thedailybriefing.io Victor Osimhen confirms transfer decision for the summer There’s an important story on Victor Osimhen. Speaking to CBS, he said yesterday that he’s already made a decision on his future - he will move from Napoli in the summer. Although he signed a new contract, there is a release clause there and his decision is to...

Ben and Angus are joined by French Football Insider and CBS Reporter Jonathan Johnson to talk about the future of Kylian Mbappe at PSG, plus the latest on Karim Benzema's exit from Saudi Arabia and the sale of Monaco and Marseille. Fabrizio Romano drops in to give the latest on all of the other transfer rumours as we're just one week from the window shutting. This is a public episode. If you'd lik...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thedailybriefing.io Clarification on Man Utd links with Araujo and Olise I’m aware there have been some stories about Manchester United targets this evening, with Ronald Araujo and Michael Olise among the big names being linked with the Red Devils, but it’s important to clarify some things on these stories. For both Araujo and Olise, no...

Ben and Angus are joined by Scott Trotter of Football London to take a deep dive into the Chelsea project at the 18-month mark. Is is working and what does the future look like at Stamford Bridge? As always, Fabrizio Romano joins to dish on the latest transfer rumours including fresh links between Saudi Arabia and Chelsea, including a possible Karim Benzema move to London. This is a public episode...

Today on The Debrief, Angus and Ben talk with Chris Wheeler -- the Daily Mail's Manchester United Insider -- about what Sir Jim Ratcliffe will bring to the club and what changes are imminent at Old Trafford. As always, Fabrizio Romano pops in to talk about the latest on the January Window including the latest on Sancho, Dragusin, Gallagher and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discu...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thedailybriefing.io Kylian Mbappe won’t rush decision on his future We’re now entering into important months for Kylian Mbappe’s future. There is no concrete update yet, but of course he is now free to negotiate with other clubs, so the situation is quite open. Paris Saint-Germain are still waiting for Mbappe’s communication, and they’r...