Football Digest is a weekly football podcast brought to you by the sports writers at the Daily Mirror, Daily Express and Daily Star. Each week Mirror Chief Football Writer John Cross is joined by Andy Dunn, Chief Sports Writer at the Mirror, Matt Dunn, Football Writer at the Daily Express and Jeremy Cross, Chief Sports Writer at the Daily Star. They mull over the week's biggest stories in football as well as previewing the weekend's action to come.
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is being linked with a massive £60M summer move — but is the hype real? In this week's Deadline Drip, Ned Keating and Alex Richards break down: Cunha's wild journey from Sion to the Premier League What kind of striker is he really – and can he do it at a top-six club? Concerns about his scoring stats and comparisons to Haaland, Isak and Gyokeres Who's in for him? Will Manchester United make a move? Is he worth the fee — and where does he fit best?
Nico Williams is one of the hottest properties in Europe right now — but is he really ready for the Premier League spotlight? In this episode of Deadline Drip, Ned Keating and John Cross dive deep into: Nico's rise at Athletic Club and why he's caught the eye of Europe's elite His strengths, weaknesses, and how he compares to Premier League wingers Who really needs him most — Arsenal, Chelsea or Spurs? Whether £50m is a steal or a gamble in this market And the big question… will he actually make the move this summer?
Benjamin Sesko has emerged as one of the most in-demand strikers in Europe ahead of the 2025 summer window. In this Deadline Drip episode, Ned Keating and Charlie Gordon break down: Sesko's breakout season at RB Leipzig Why Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all chasing him What makes him special — and where he still needs to improve The £60M price tag — fair or fantasy? Who actually needs him the most this summer? New episodes every week. Subscribe wherever you get your football podcasts.
Viktor Gyökeres has emerged as one of Europe's most sought-after strikers ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window. In this episode of Deadline Drip, we explore: How Gyökeres became a breakout star at Sporting What makes him such a dangerous and complete forward Whether the £85M price tag is justified Which clubs are in for him — Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United And which move would suit him best if he leaves this summer Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your football fix.
Alexander Isak is one of the most sought-after strikers in the 2025 summer transfer window, but will Newcastle let him leave?
Marc Guehi is one of the most wanted defenders in the 2025 transfer window—but will Crystal Palace cash in?
Manchester City's midfield rebuild is the key focus this summer—but who replaces Kevin De Bruyne? Ned Keating and Harry Brent discuss the biggest names linked to City and whether January's spending spree has set them up for next season.
Manchester United's £2BN Old Trafford rebuild could have a major impact on their transfer plans. Will it limit their spending? And which positions should Ruben Amorim prioritise? Ned Keating is joined by Harry Brent to break it all down. PLUS: How would you rate Man Utd's summer transfer signings? Noussair Mazraoui – The key man in defence? Joshua Zirkzee – Was he the right fit? Who should Man Utd target this summer? Listen now for the latest Deadline Drip Manchester United special!
Chelsea need a new goalkeeper—but who should they sign? Robert Sanchez & Filip Jorgensen haven't convinced, while Kepa Arrizabalaga is thriving on loan at Bournemouth! Who will be trusted to fix this mess? PLUS: Chelsea's summer window—one of the worst ever?! Joao Felix cost £45M… and was LOANED OUT in just 6 months. Was he the worst Todd Boehly signing yet?! Pedro Neto – A rare positive? How has he settled at Stamford Bridge? Listen now for all the latest Chelsea transfer talk! Follow Deadline Drip on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms!
John Cross joins Ned Keating to break down what Arsenal NEED this summer! Is a striker the absolute priority? And should Arteta go all-in on Alexander Isak or Benjamin Sesko? PLUS, we review Arsenal's 2024 signings—has Riccardo Calafiori lived up to expectations? Did Mikel Merino prove to be a bargain? And what went wrong with Raheem Sterling? Listen now for all the latest Arsenal transfer talk! Follow Deadline Drip on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms!
This week, Connor Bromley is joined by Harry Brent to break down the latest transfer rumors! Real Madrid are interested in Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, but will they pay the £62M asking price? With Man Utd also keen, is he a future England star?
Newcastle United could be forced to sell Alexander Isak if they miss out on Champions League football! But where would he fit best—Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, or Barcelona? We break down the latest transfer links and whether this is just speculation or a real possibility. PLUS, Liverpool are planning for life after Virgil van Dijk—with Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen now on their radar! Is he the right successor? Or do the Reds need a bigger name? Listen now for the latest Deadline Drip deep dive! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms! Follow Deadline Drip for weekly transfer talk & football debate!
Football super-agent Barry Silkman joins Deadline Drip to reveal INSANE transfer stories, including: ⚽ Why he told Barcelona to SELL Diego Maradona ⚽ How Newcastle United REJECTED signing Zinedine Zidane ⚽ The CHAOS of Deadline Day & last-minute deals ⚽ His work with singer Alexander O'Neal! ⚽ Inside the murky world of football agents & transfers Don't miss this exclusive chat with one of football's most influential agents, only on Mirror Football's Deadline Drip!
⏳ The clock is ticking! Ned Keating & John Cross are LIVE on Deadline Day to bring you all the biggest transfer stories before the window shuts! ⚽ Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa – deal done? ⚽ Ben Chilwell Crystal Palace loan – smart move? ⚽ Evan Ferguson's future – West Ham move incoming? ⚽ Mathys Tel battle – Man Utd & Arsenal still in talks!
Welcome to the very first episode of Deadline Drip, your go-to daily podcast for all the biggest stories and sharpest analysis from the January transfer window! Hosted by Ned Keating with special guest Mark Jones, we break down: ⚽ Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid links – is a move imminent, and how does Conor Bradley's return change Liverpool's plans?
From dominant wins to surprising results, this week's Premier League action had it all!
This week in the Premier League, Neil Moxley and Ned Keating break down all the action in just THREE words per match!
Harry Brent joins Connor Bromley for the latest episode of Three Word Reviews looking back on the weekend's Premier League action. Liverpool managed to open up an eight point gap at the top of the table thanks to Man City's defeat against Spurs and their win at Southampton. But that was overshadowed by Mohamed Salah's contract proclamation after the game, where he said it is likely that he could leave the club. Elsewhere, Man Utd started the Ruben Amorim reign with a 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town and Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0 at the Emirates. All that, plus much more, is on the latest episode of Three Word Reviews.
Chris McKenna joins Connor Bromley for the latest episode of Three Word Reviews looking back on the weekend's Premier League action with Liverpool opening up a five-point gap at the top of the Premier League after more dropped points for Arsenal and Man City.