Transfer Rumours in a Social Media Age

When the football season draws to a close and the summer arrives, it can only mean one thing…

The transfer window is upon us and that brings with it the phenomenon of the transfer rumour

But where do these rumours come from? Are they even real to start with?

In this episode, we trace a transfer rumour back to its origin and ask: can anything be done about rumour-mongering?

Guests:

Colin Millar (@Millar_Colin) is editor of Football Espana and author of The Frying Pan of Spain: Sevilla v Real Betis - Spain's Hottest Football Rivalry

Matt Slater (@mjshrimper) is football news and investigations reporter at The Athletic

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Music:

'Flashing Runner - Resolute' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Dash and Slope - Castro' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Leela - Marble Run' from Blue Dot Sessions

'An Unknown Visitor - Cold Case' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Le Marais - The Sweet Hots' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Slate Tracker - Glacier Quartet' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Peacetime - TinyTiny Trio' from Blue Dot Sessions