Episode 56 - Randal Kolo Muani's next move, 2 NEW Arsenal targets, and West Ham turmoil

The Transfer Flow Podcast

On this episode, Patrick and Ravi start by discussing Randal Kolo Muani's move from PSG, teams that he's linked to, and what his best fit would be. Then comes West Ham, who have a rift between manager Julen Lopetegui and sporting director Tim Steidten. Can it be fixed, or is the situation too far gone? The episode ends with a look at two new options for the Arsenal attack, Kang-in Lee and Mikkel Damsgaard. Which player is the best option for Arsenal, how much will they cost, and will Arsenal just wait for Nico Williams in the summer? Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:41 - Randall Kolo Muani is on the market

04:06 - Kolo Muani as a player

05:58 - What are the questions with him?

07:34 - How Kolo Muani’s age impacts what teams will get from him

09:36 - Comparison to Nicolas Jackson

12:06 - Kolo Muani’s best fit

13:27 - Do Arsenal, United or Spurs make sense?

14:28 - A Timo Werner replacement for Spurs?

16:17 - A rift at West Ham

17:41 - Julen Lopetegui and Tim Steidten drama

19:21 - West Ham’s Summer window

20:34 - How does this rift between manager and Sporting Director impact the club?

22:44 - Is a Lopetegui sacking inevitable?

24:03 - Did Moyes keep West Ham together?

25:02 - 2 new targets for Arsenal

25:36 - Kang-in Lee’s history

26:49 - How Lee’s role has changed at PSG

28:18 - What’s his best position?

29:50 - Would he be worth the price?

32:15 - Will Arsenal just wait for Nico Williams in the Summer?

33:28 - The value of a young player who has played multiple roles

36:05 - Mikkel Damsgaard’s history

36:49 - Damsgaard’s skillset

38:02 - He makes sense as a backup

38:56 - Low pass success rate, but high chances created

39:57 - Comparing Lee and Damsgaard

41:32 - Arsenal do not dribble much, but how does Nico Williams fit in?

43:13 - Arsenal run a NBA half-court offense

44:52 - The differences between Liverpool and Arsenal

46:36 - Arteta will have to “open the playbook” for Williams

48:30 - Do Arsenal need a more diverse attacking profile?

49:14 - The constant push and pull of sporting directors and managers

50:22 - Bob Voulgaris’ strategy for Castellon

52:26 - Different philosophies to combat variance

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