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* The Squawka Talker Podcast looks ahead to the high stakes Monday night clash as Liverpool head to Manchester United. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief writer Muhammad Butt and Reach's senior football writer Josh Williams to preview a huge night at Old Trafford. Can Liverpool extend their goal-filled record under Jürgen Klopp at Old Trafford? How can struggling Erik ten Hag stem the Liverpool tide despite their early season inconsistency? Will Mohamed Salah break new ground against United? What other records can be broken on a potentially historic night for both clubs?
* THE SQUAWKA TALKER PODCAST LOOKS AHEAD TO THE SECOND WEEKEND OF THE 2022/23 PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON AFTER A BLOCKBUSTER OPENING WEEKEND. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief writer MUHAMMAD BUTT https://twitter.com/muhammadbutt and Football London correspondent KAYA KAYNAK https://twitter.com/kayakaynak97 to dive into the key talking points going into Gameweek 2. __ __ * CONTENT NOTES: 04:30 - Mo on Bruno Guimaraes' opening weekend/2022 Newcastle stats. 08:30 - Mo on similarities between Frenkie de Jong and Bruno. 10:30 - Kaya on Arteta's plan for William Saliba. 15:40 - Mo on Saliba being the best U23 PL defender but Haaland the best overall. 22:20 - Kaya on perceptions of Lisandro Martinez ahead of Brentford. 31:20 - Jay on Kulusevski being Spurs' current most important player ahead of Chelsea trip.
* THE SQUAWKA TALKER PODCAST RETURNS FOR THE 2022/23 SEASON WITH THE TEAM MAKING THEIR PREDICTION FOR THE MAJOR PREMIER LEAGUE TALKING POINTS. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London correspondent Kaya Kaynak to discuss six key categories. __ __
* CLUB FOOTBALL IS OVER... FOR NOW. William Hill sponsors this episode of the Squawka Talker Football Podcast as the team nominate their 2021/22 Award winners. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football España Editor Alan Feehely to discuss five categories. Criteria: The player you think had the greatest impact on their team's success in Europe's top five leagues. Criteria: The player must have made their top-flight league debut this season. Criteria: The manager in Europe's top five leagues that over-performed based on pre-season expectations, budget and team quality. Criteria: The goalkeeper in Europe's top five leagues that had the greatest impact on their team's success. Criteria: The player that will attract the most interest in the transfer market due to their 2021/22 performances. IF YOU'RE 18+ AND GAMBLE AWARE https://www.begambleaware.org/, VISIT WILLIAM HILL https://sports.williamhill.com/betting/en-gb/football FOR 2022/23 SEASON ODDS AND SUMMER TRANSFER SPECIALS.
* Liverpool head to Paris to face old foes Real Madrid in the Champions League final in a clash stacked with narrative for both sides. Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Muhammad Butt and La Liga expert Alan Feehely to preview the final as Jürgen Klopp faces off with Carlo Ancelotti in the French capital. With Liverpool looking for revenge from their 2018 final defeat to Los Blancos, can Klopp and Mo Salah ensure a cup treble for The Reds in Paris? Klopp faces a crucial selection call over injured star Thiago with Salah's 2022 form a concern despite the evergreen brilliance of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson. Los Blancos head into the final as La Liga champions with a 14th Champions League title on their mind as Karim Benzema aims to wrap up an incredible campaign.
* Gameweek 38 is here. The final weekend of Premier League football is upon us, with this rollercoaster of a season still well in the balance. The Champions are still yet to be crowned, a Champions League spot and a Europa League spot are still up for grabs, and there's still the matter of relegation that needs to be decided. Feargal Benn is joined by Squawka's Muhammad Butt and Tom Gayle to make their predictions.
* It's FA Cup final weekend... Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool face Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea face on Saturday before Emma Hayes' Chelsea take on Gareth Taylor's Man City on Sunday. * Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London's Kaya Kaynak to look ahead to Wembley. * * The Reds are still on course for a trophy-filled end to the season with Tuchel aiming to end the season on a high. * * Both managers face big midfield selection calls heading to Wembley with revenge on Chelsea's mind following Caoimhin Kelleher's League Cup final heroics in February. * * Emma Hayes' Chelsea squad are also pushing for a slice of club history as they chase back-to-back doubles in the Women's FA Cup final against Manchester City.
* MADNESS IN MADRID, LUIS DÍAZ'S WORLD-CLASS IMPACT AT ANFIELD AND BETIS WELCOME BARÇA. With the dust settled on the Champions League semi finals, Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football España Editor Alan Feehely to look back on a pair of wild European nights. After reviewing the bonkers UCL action, the team Enter the Comparison Matrix to analyse the Premier League's most prolific front threes. As Liverpool welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield with their quadruple dream still alive, the panel tries to pick the perfect front three from the stacks of attacking talent that will be on show. In the red corner, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, Roberto Firmino, Luis Díaz, Diogo Jota. In the blue corner, Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Moura. To cap it off, a trip to Spain as Copa del Rey winners Real Betis face Xavi's Barcelona with a place in the top four on the line.
* ERIK TEN HAG FACES A CRUCIAL SUMMER AS HE BEGINS LIFE IN THE OLD TRAFFORD HOT SEAT AHEAD OF THE 2022/23 SEASON WITH SOME KEY TRANSFER CALLS INCOMING AT MANCHESTER UNITED. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and the Evening Standard's Premier League journalist James Robson to assess the latest picture at United. The team highlight five key areas potentially in need of strengthening in the coming months including their options in goal, at right back, defensive midfield, central midfield and attack. Long-terms concerns over David de Gea and Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be priorities for ten Hag, with the ever present need for a defensive midfielder only increasing the speculation over a mega money move for England star Declan Rice. Plus Paul Pogba's exit will leave a gaping hole at Old Trafford, with a replacement/partner for Cristiano Ronaldo, another key focus for in the new man at United.
* WITH THE 2021/22 SEASON RUN-IN DOMINATING THE DISCUSSION ACROSS EUROPE, THE TEAM GIVE THEIR PICKS FOR THE BIG WINNERS NEXT MONTH. * Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and La Liga expert Alan Feehley to look at the latest picture in England, Italy, Spain, Germany and France. * * Can Liverpool achieve the 'impossible' and win the Quadruple as they face off with Manchester City in the Premier League title race and Chelsea in the FA Cup final - plus the latest news on the Championship play off race. * * Inter Milan and AC Milan scrap it out in Serie A, as Inter chase a double, with Carlo Ancelotti on the brink of history in La Liga and Real Betis face Valencia in the Copa del Rey final. * Plus, Bayern Munich aiming to clinch the Bundesliga title in Der Klassiker this weekend, RB Leipzig push for the DFB Pokal and Nice take on Nantes in the Coupe de France as PSG stroll over the line in Ligue 1.
* WITH THE 2021/22 SEASON RUN-IN DOMINATING THE DISCUSSION ACROSS EUROPE, THE TEAM GIVE THEIR PICKS FOR THE BIG WINNERS NEXT MONTH. * Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and La Liga expert Alan Feehley to look at the latest picture in England, Italy, Spain, Germany and France. * * Can Liverpool achieve the 'impossible' and win the Quadruple? The Reds face off with Manchester City in the Premier League title race and Chelsea in the FA Cup final. We've also covered the bonkers Championship play-off race. * * Inter and AC Milan scrap it out in Serie A, with Simone Inzaghi's side chasing a double. Meanwhile, in Spain, Carlo Ancelotti is on the brink of making history and Real Betis face Valencia in the Copa del Rey final. * Plus, Bayern aiming to clinch the Bundesliga title in Der Klassiker this weekend, RB Leipzig push for the DFB Pokal and Nice take on Nantes in the Coupe de France as PSG stroll over the line in Ligue 1.
* MANCHESTER CITY AND LIVERPOOL GO TOE-TO-TOE ONCE AGAIN THIS WEEKEND AS THEY HEAD TO WEMBLEY IN FA CUP SEMI FINAL ACTION LESS THAN A WEEK ON FROM THEIR ETIHAD SHOWDOWN. * Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and La Liga expert Alan Feehley to look ahead to a massve weekend of FA Cup, Premier League and European action. * The team give their predictions for eight games across league and cup games as City and Liverpool reignite their English El Clasico rivalry at Wembley and Chelsea clash with Crystal Palace. * Plus the Premier League day job sees Manchester United host Norwich, Arsenal head to Southampton and Tottenham up against Brighton. * In the 'Games to Watch' section, the team preview Real Madrid's post-Chelsea trip to Sevilla as Carlo Ancelotti closes in on the La Liga title plus Le Classique in Ligue 1 as champions elect PSG welcome Marseille to the Parc des Princes.
* ALL EYES WILL BE ON MANCHESTER THIS WEEKEND AS PEP GUARDIOLA'S MANCHESTER CITY PLAY HOST TO JURGEN KLOPP'S LIVERPOOL IN A POTENTIAL PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE DECIDER. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London correspondent Kaya Kaynak to look ahead to a box office weekend of Premier League action. The team give their predictions for all 10 top flight games, as Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal look to push their Top Four claims and a host of side battle against relegation. The Premier League's most underrated player is also on the agenda ahead of the Jeff Schlupp derby as Leicester City host Crystal Palace. In Part Two the Talker takes a deep dive into the growing beef between City and Liverpool and asks if it is now the greatest ever rivalry in Premier League history.
* A day later than usual, the Squawka Talker Football Podcast returns with analysis and reaction to the 2022 World Cup draw. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London correspondent Kaya Kaynak to review the final draw for the Qatar World Cup Group Stage. A look at the chances of an African side breaking their quarter final ceiling, a how-to-win-the Golden-Boot guide and how Messi and Ronaldo's last tango will play out. The guys pick their shouts for Golden Ball winner and the rising star tipped to win Young Player of the Tournament. * * In this episode, the team also review predictions. We've taken the wild suggestions from Twitter to work out whether you can predict the 2022 World Cup eight months before it begins...
* THE SQUAWKA TALKER PODCAST TAKES A DEEP DIVE INTO THE RISE AND RISE OF THE RIGHT-BACK IN WORLD FOOTBALL, LOOKING AT THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLAYER WITHIN THE MOST EVOLVING POSITION ON THE PITCH IN 2022. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football Scouting and Analytics Expert Josh Williams (@DistanceCovered https://twitter.com/DistanceCovered) to discuss the right-backs tearing up tactic sheets in 2022, from inverted playmakers and freight trains to shutdown corners and accidental forwards. The team look into the metrics behind Trent Alexander-Arnold, João Cancelo, Reece James, Achraf Hakimi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Matt Doherty - amongst others - to see what characteristics make them the best at their role and see if they can be compared to the legends of Dani Alves, Cafu and Javier Zanetti.
* THE SQUAWKA TALKER PODCAST IS BACK PREVIEWING A MARATHON SET OF FIXTURES AHEAD OF THE INTERNATIONAL BREAK. * This week's episode previews and predicts the key games in the Premier League, FA Cup, Ligue 1, Serie A and La Liga. * Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt to run the rule over ten matches. The FA Cup quarter-finals get underway with some sensational right-back displays and giant-killings on the cards. Meanwhile, the race for the top four rumbles on in the background as Arsenal head to Aston Villa and Spurs host West Ham. On the continent, we dive into the mess at PSG as they take on AS Monaco while a Chelsea-themed derby takes place in Roma as Mourinho and Sarri face off in the capital. Finally, a look at El Clásico as Xavi's young, free-scoring Barcelona head to the Bernabéu to try and stop football's most iconic duo.
* THE SQUAWKA TALKER PODCAST RETURNS WITH SOME EXCITING CHANGES LOOKING AT PREMIER LEAGUE AND EUROPEAN ACTION IN THE 2021/22 END OF SEASON RUN-IN. This week's episode focuses on predictions for Gameweek 29 of the Premier League campaign, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United front threes enter the Comparison Matrix and Real Betis' clash with Athletic Club is a must watch this weekend. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London correspondent Kaya Kaynak to preview all ten Premier League games as United host Tottenham and the focus intensifies on Chelsea as they welcome Newcastle to Stamford Bridge (2:30-19:40) The Comparison Matrix gets opened with the guys comparing the best front three in the Top Four race with Mikel Arteta's Young Guns facing off against record chasing Harry Kane (20:10-37:30). Plus a look at a huge game in La Liga this weekend as Real Betis aim to keep alive their Top Four hopes at home to Athletic Club on Sunday (37:45-45:20).
* AS THE 2021/22 SEASON ENTERS ITS FINAL WEEKS THE PUSH FOR HONOURS HOTS UP AS MANCHESTER CITY, LIVERPOOL AND CHELSEA BATTLE IT OUT FOR DOMESTIC AND EUROPEAN TITLES. * The trio are also on the hunt across a string of competitions, alongside Manchester United, West Ham and Leicester City, but for the majority of top-flight sides, their quest for silverware is already over this season. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London correspondent Kaya Kaynak to assess when each Premier League club will win their next trophy. The big names are expected to endure a short wait for glory, but what is in store for the Premier League's lesser lights as they aim to secure silverware in an increasingly concentrated battleground in English and European football?
* WITH THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16 RESTARTING THIS WEEK, THE SQUAWKA TALKER TEAM TAKE A DEEPER LOOK AT ONE OF THE FAVOURITES TO GO ON AND WIN IT, IN THE SHAPE OF 2020 CHAMPIONS BAYERN MUNICH. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and Bundesliga expert Jasmine Baba to assess the latest picture with Julian Nagelsmann's side ahead of their last 16 showdown with RB Salzburg. Injuries to key trio Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies and Leon Goretzka have severely impacted the Bavarians plans for 2022 with Nagelsmann forced to change tact in the months ahead. However, goal machine Robert Lewandowski continues to fire them on in both Bundesliga and Champions League action, with their rivals looking for weaknesses in a rejigged side.
* AS THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RESTARTS THIS MONTH WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE LIKELY PATTERNS AND KEY DATA BEHIND HOW THE LAST 16 IS EXPECTED TO GO DOWN. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and La Liga expert Jamie Kemble to look ahead to each of the eight last 16 ties this month, with predictions on some of the narratives and trends that point to what we expect will happen in each of the ties and who will be heading through to the quarter finals.
* HOW HAS THE WINTER WINDOW CHANGED THE 2021/22 SEASON? William Hill sponsors this episode of the Squawka Talker podcast as the team look at the impact of the 2021/22 January transfer window on the final stretch of the season. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and Football London's Kaya Kaynak to look back at the key moves and assess how it impacts the race for Europe and the relegation battle in the Premier League and the Champions League last 16. Big spending Newcastle topped the charts with £93m splashed on new faces, Liverpool snapped u p Colombian star Luis Diaz and Spurs boss Antonio Conte raided former club Juventus for Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur. IF YOU'RE 18+ AND GAMBLE AWARE https://www.begambleaware.org/, YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WILLIAM HILL'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MARKET HERE https://sports.williamhill.com/betting/en-gb/football/competitions/OB_TY344/UEFA-Champions-League/matches/OB_MGMB/Match-Betting.
* The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at the picture at Manchester United in 2022 and the key questions facing Ralf Rangnick in the coming months. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and The Independent's Northern Football Correspondent Mark Critchley to assess the changes needed for United. The team look at United's long term plan to replace Nemanja Matic with the Serbian's aging limbs struggling with the demands of regular Premier League football and a long list of potential heirs to his No.6 role. Alongside Matic's future, Marcus Rashford's position at Old Trafford is on the agenda, after an injury plagued 12 months for the England star, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka's starting place also under threat, as the rise of the Premier League full back leaves him in the shade in 2022.
* As 2021 turns into 2022, the latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at the calendar year stat leaders from Europe's top five leagues. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and Squawka's social media editor Jake Entwistle to analyse the numbers behind the top performers in 2021. The Most goals, The Most assists, The Most chances created, The Most tackles are all covered, as well as some requests from listeners that joined the live Twitter Space. Among the metrics, the Squawka Talker team also look at rising stars Dusan Vlahovic and Aurélien Tchouaméni who will both be attracting plenty of interest in 2022 and beyond.
* THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE SQUAWKA TALKER PODCAST GIVES AN INSTANT REACTION TO THE DRAW FOR THE 2021/22 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16 WITH SOME HEAVYWEIGHT CLASHES PENCILED IN FOR FEBRUARY 2022. * Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and freelance football broadcaster Tom Gayle to offer insight and analysis on the draw and predict the big stories to come in the knockout stages next year. The team look at the challenges facing last 16 novices RB Salzburg up against 2020 winners Bayern Munich, red hot favourites Manchester City v Sporting Lisbon, defending champions Chelsea against Lille and group stage headline grabbers Ajax clashing with Benfica. In part the gang turn their attention to the final four games of the last 16 with Manchester United looking for more Cristiano Ronaldo inspiration as they face Atletico Madrid, Villarreal take on Juventus, Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool showdown with Serie A holders Inter Milan and Sergio Ramos heads 'home' as PSG face Real Madrid. There is also a quickfire predictions round with Feargal, Mo and Tom all giving their picking for who makes it through to the last eight.
* THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE SQUAWKA TALKER PODCAST LOOKS AT THE SENSATIONAL CROP OF PORTUGUESE TALENT CURRENTLY DOMINATING ENGLISH FOOTBALL AND ASKS THE QUESTION - WHO IS THE BEST PORTUGUESE STAR IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE IN 2021? * Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and Portuguese football expert Tom Kundert to run the rule over the wave of Portuguese superstars making a decisive impact on the Premier League title race. The guys assess the pros and cons of Cristiano Ronaldo's first few months back at Manchester United, as the goals continue to fly in for the 36-year-old, but so do the questions of how he fits into Ralf Rangnick's emerging tactical system. There is also the battle of the diminutive schemers, as Diogo Jota and Bernardo Silva grab the headlines at opposite ends of the M62 for Liverpool and Manchester City, plus the phenomenal transformation of Joao Cancelo under Pep Guardiola. Alongside their eye-catching performances in English football, the team also review the latest position of the Portugal national side as Fernando Santos struggles to strike a balance in his all star side, ahead of their crunch 2022 World Cup play off in March 2022.
* THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE SQUAWKA TALKER PODCAST LOOKS AT A CONTROVERSIAL BALLON D'OR AWARD IN 2021 AND SOME OF THE BIGGEST 'BALLON D'OR ROBBERIES SINCE 2000'. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and freelance football journalist and broadcaster Mo Stewart to run the rule over Lionel Messi's seventh Ballon d'Or, ahead of Robert Lewandowski, amid a social media storm over the vote. The guys ask what comes next for the award after the most controversial decision in recent years? Is there a need for change and more consistency over the voting criteria for it to survive? Alongside the 2021 award, and what it means for the future, the team also look back at some of the biggest 'Ballon d'Or steals' in recent seasons. Thierry Henry coming second to Pavel Nedved in 2003, treble winning Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder losing out to Messi in 2010 and plenty more close calls from the most prestigious individual honour in football.
* THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE SQUAWKA TALKER PODCAST LOOKS AT XAVI'S PLANS FOR BARCELONA IN 2022 AS THE LA MASIA PRODUCTION LINE WHIRRS BACK INTO ACTION * Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and Barcelona-based La Liga writer and broadcaster Rik Sharma https://twitter.com/riksharma_, to discuss the role of La Masia in Xavi's new-look Barcelona side and how he intends to remodel the Catalan giants. The former Spanish international is blessed with the strongest crop of young talent at the club in over a decade with Ansu Fati and Pedri joined by Gavi, Nico Gonzalez, Abde Ezzalzouli and others since the start of 2021/22. Despite the positivity of youth, Xavi faces a conundrum over his experienced stars - and former teammates - in the coming months with big decisions to be made on Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique. The guys also look at Xavi transfer plans in 2022, with departures expected in January, as he aims to reignite the fire of excellence at the Camp Nou.
* The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at West Ham's chances of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League in 2022. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and West Ham correspondent for Football London TOM CLARK https://twitter.com/_thomasjclark, to assess the Hammers chances of crashing the Champions League party this season. David Moyes has looked to build on the Hammers sixth place finish in 2020/21 with an impressive start to the current campaign placing West Ham at third in the table ahead of the international break. The team dive into the key factors behind West Ham's excellent start to the season and Moyes' thinking on tactical stability in recent months. Declan Rice's development, alongside the goal scoring exploits of Michail Antonio, are examined as part of West Ham's push to secure a first ever Champions League place in 2022.
* THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE SQUAWKA TALKER PODCAST LOOKS AT HOW GARETH SOUTHGATE'S ENGLAND MIDFIELD COULD LINE UP AT QATAR 2022 AND BEYOND. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Football Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London journalist Kaya Kaynak to take a deep dive into Southgate's midfield options moving into the World Cup next year and future tournaments. Southgate opted for the safety at Euro 2020 with a double pivot of Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips but will he move with the times and opt for a single deep-lying midfielder? Is Marcelo Bielsa's lynchpin the man for the job or can Rice shoulder the weight alone? And what about the Lions Cubs? England are blessed with a slew of young midfield, can any of them can force their way into Southgate's thinking. Conor Gallagher is the poster boy for Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace and Emile Smith-Rowe is the reason for Arsenal's upturn in form. Finally, Phil Foden is scaling new heights at Manchester City in a left-wing role - but will his home be at the heart of Southgate's midfield?
* THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE SQUAWKA TALKER PODCAST LOOKS AT HOW TO REBUILD NEWCASTLE UNITED IN 2022. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Football Writer Muhammad Butt and Newcastle United fan and BBC Sport journalist Harry De Cosemo to asses the current picture at St. James' Park following their Saudi Arabia-backed buyout. The team analyse what the Magpies transfer policy will be in the coming months with growing pressure on the club to spend big in January to force their way out of the Premier League relegation battle. Will they look to bring in Premier League stalwarts like James Tarkowski and John McGinn or will they roll the dice on 'European mercenaries' such as Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona and Gareth Bale at Real Madrid? Or will the new regime on Tyneside invest in young British talent on the continent with Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and Jude Bellingham all stamping their mark on the game?
