Extra Time
161 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 481 ratingsFootball Daily presents the Extra Time podcast. Every week, three members of the FD team discuss the biggest talking points of the past seven days, as well as the odd niche episode exploring a single topic in detail.
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114: Who Should Your Club Sell?
March 30, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutesHello podheads and welcome back to the Extra Time podcast, which this week welcomes Dougie Critchley to the video call to discuss the worst players at the best clubs. That's right, this week we're combing through the rosters of the big six (not really a thing anymore) to decide who can and should be culled, with both unsurprising and controversial results. It's a good opportunity to slander all your faves. We also briefly discuss the Football v Transphobia campaign and the work going on to...
113: The Europa League Battle and Liverpool's Future
March 23, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutesHenry Hill returns to the podcast this week for a look at the teams competing for the Europa League spots, and what failure/success would mean for each one. West Ham, Everton, and Aston Villa would surely be happy with their improvement this campaign, while Tottenham and Arsenal are bound for disappointment, and we discuss what effect missing out would have on Arteta and Mourinho, as well as talking about Liverpool's extraordinary season, and how their transfer decisions could be shaped by t...
112: TuChelsea and the North London Derby
March 16, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutesOn the podcast this week, I'm joined by Sam Obaseki to discuss Thomas Tuchel's impact on Chelsea. Along the way we discuss players he likes, those who could be sold, areas to strengthen, and the stylistic adjustments Tuchel has made, as well as the team's hopes for the rest of the season. Then it's on to the North London Derby and Tottenham's weird conservatism under Jose Mourinho. Finally, there's a look at the rumours than Sergio Aguero could join Barcelona, and the amazing make-believe wo...
111: The Relegation Kerfuffle & Myths from the Premier League
March 09, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutesThis week, FD's resident relegation expert (Fulham fan) Henry Hill joins the pod to discuss the relegation battle. We touch on Fulham rising, Newcastle sinking, Burnley bobbing around as normal, and the fully submerged West Brom and Sheffield United, before moving on to some of the prevalent myths and narratives this season, including Liverpool's transfer business, Anthony Martial, and Marcos Alonso. It's a good one!
110: The Rise of Phil Foden and England's Attack at the Euros
March 02, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutesThis week, resident Phil Foden expert Dougie Critchley comes to the pod for a discussion of the youngster's development this season and how he can slot into both Man City and the England team going forward. That inevitably turns into two non-English people discussing England, and what their best attacking lineup could be at the Euros, as well as the tactical and stylistic issues facing Gareth Southgate.
109: Callum Hodson-Odoi & Joe Gomez: How South London Made Us
February 27, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutesWatch 'Rise Of A South London Baller' on YouTube! Sam Obaseki presents two uncut interviews with some of the Premier League's brightest stars - Callum Hudson-Odoi (1:11) and Joe Gomez (13:28). Both brought up in South London, they share their childhood experience of coming to age in an area that has also produced the likes of Jadon Sancho and Wilfried Zaha, how it helped them adapt to playing sport at the highest level, and what they think needs to be done to protect the next generation of ...
108: Upsets Across Europe, and 5 Years of FD
February 23, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutesA hectic weekend of European football requires some serious discussion, and Chris Hamill joins me, Patrick van Straaten, on the podcast to talk Inter's victory over Milan, and the various defeats suffered by Atletico Madrid, Bayern, and PSG, as well as those teams' prospects in the Champions League. It's also been 5 years since Joe, Chris, and I started working together at FD this month, so we took some time to talk about where the channel has been and where it might be going, with some rel...
107: How Can Mourinho Save His Job at Tottenham?
February 16, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutesTottenham have experienced a tragic/hilarious downturn in their season, so Dougie Critchley returns to the podcast to talk all things Spurs with me, Patrick van Straaten. We dig into their campaign so far and where Mourinho might be getting things wrong tactically, before finding some signings in key positions they might want to consider in the summer window.
106: What's Wrong With Liverpool, and How to Fix Refs
February 09, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutesThis week Michael McCubbin and Sam Obaseki make long-awaited returns to the podcast to chew over Man City's 4-1 demolition of Liverpool over the weekend. We talk about the game, about Phil Foden's development, and what exactly Liverpool's issues are right now, as well as the Ruben Dias penalty incident and the contentious refereeing decisions in the Prem of late. Then it's off to Italy for some grudging praise of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and yet another round of Scudetto predictions in this ridic...
105: How To Fix Barcelona (Without Messi)
February 02, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutesIt's time for our yearly discussion of the mess at Barcelona, and joining me on this week's episode is Dougie Critchley, expert on all things financial and ready to do what a host of Spanish football executives and mid-tier managers have failed to do: make Barca an intelligent, self-sustaining operation. Inevitably, we talk about the club's INSANE debts, the cost of keeping Lionel Messi last summer, and the saleable assets in the squad, before moving on to the team's areas of need and who th...
104: Havertz, Partey, Thiago: the Best and Worst Big Transfers So Far
January 26, 2021 17:00 - 54 minutesThis week, Henry Hill joins me to examine the performances of the most expensive summer signings so far this season. Inevitably, that takes us to Stamford Bridge, where Frank Lampard's failure to get the best out of Werner and Havertz cost him his job. How good (or bad) have they actually been? Then we move on to Arsenal, where Thomas Partey is both very good and hasn't actually made a difference to the team as a whole, and Liverpool, who seem to have found a Thiago-shaped scapegoat for all ...
103: Where Next for Europe's Unemployed Managers?
January 19, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutesWe're approaching sacking season in European football, and this week Chris Hamill joins me, Patrick van Straaten, to discuss possible destinations for the continent's best out-of-work coaches. Max Allegri is now approaching two years without a job, and it's hard to tell where a defensive coach - even an elite one - could go next. I out forward my case for Allegri as England manager. Then we talk over Thomas Tuchel as a candidate for Chelsea or Juventus, as well the squad issues and expectati...
102: Was Özil a Failure at Arsenal? Plus Serie A Title Race & Dembele
January 12, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutesTwo guests for you this week, as I welcome Dave Jackson and Dougie Critchley to the show, to discuss Mesut Özil's impending departure from Arsenal, and the Italian title race plus Moussa Dembele's move to Atletico Madrid respectively. Dave and I talk over what Özil's signing meant to Arsenal, the myth and reality of his performances at the club, how fans fell out of love with him, and our issues with Arteta's treatment of him. Then Dougie and I chew over Milan-Juventus and Roma-Inter for clu...
101: Lampard In Trouble, United's Title Challenge, and Arsenal's Resurgence
January 05, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutesThis week Joe Thomlinson and Patrick van Straaten chew over the Christmas fixtures to discuss which teams, managers, and players have enhanced or damaged their reputations over the festive period. We discuss the crisis at Chelsea and criticism of Timo Werner, Wolves' quiet decline, Man United's potential title charge, and the impact of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe on a directionless Arsenal side. Could Frank be sacked? Is Kieran Tierney better than Roberto Carlos? It's all here.
99: The End of Year Awards Show
December 29, 2020 17:00 - 1 hourChris Hamill joins me this week to hand out our awards for the year in football. We cover all the usual, from best player to best manager, trying to talk about some of the overperformers as well as the superstars, before ending with a few special awards for the heroes and villains of 2020. Along the way I complain about Arsenal fans and we both express our love for Marcus Rashford and hatred of the Tories. Thanks to everyone for listening this year, we appreciated your support in a tough tim...
100: Predicting 2021 in Football
December 22, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutesFor our penultimate show of the year, Joe Thomlinson joins me, Patrick van Straaten, to predict 2021 in football. We cover the obvious stuff - the title race, the Champions League, the Euros - but also get into some potential shocks, from Arteta being sacked to Barcelona missing out on a UCL spot. Joe gets over-excited about Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and I make a bold call on what I hope is the Euro 2021 final. It's a fun one.
98: Dortmund Sack Favre, and Are Sheffield United the Worst PL Team Ever?
December 15, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutesOn this week's episode Dougie and I chat about Lucien Favre's exit from Dortmund and what's next for BVB. Did their performances really merit him losing his job? Who can they target to replace him? Then we get into the situation at Sheffield United, where the wheels have fallen off in spectacular fashion. Is there any way back (no)? Is there any point sacking Wilder? Finally we touch on the Madrid derby, Liverpool's draw with Fulham, and I probably mention Arsenal, I don't even remember. W...
97: Barca Bad, Bruno Brilliant, and Young Stars to Loan in January
December 08, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutesThis week Joe Thomlinson joins me, Patrick van Straaten, for a roundup of all the big stories from the weekend (except Spurs beating Arsenal, because we've talked about Arsenal too much and was anyone really surprised by that result?). First, we've got Bruno Fernandes who is so good he sort of makes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer look worse, then Barca, who look terrible all by themselves right now. We also discuss Harry Kane's latest contribution to the world of fouling, and then chew over possible J...
96: Transfer Mailbag: January Transfers To Fix Your Club
December 01, 2020 18:00 - 51 minutesChris Hamill joins me, Patrick, this week to go through a listener mailbag of transfer requests. We try to find a striker for Leicester, a winger for Brighton, and a Digne replacement for Everton, talking over some of Europe's statistical outliers along the way, before giving up when asked to fix Sheffield United and Fulham. Enjoy!
95: FD Meets: Gabriel Clarke
November 28, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutesHello team and welcome back to Football Daily Meets, the show that lifts the lid on jobs in the beautiful game. In this episode, we pick the brains of broadcasting legend Gabriel Clarke ahead of his new documentary, Finding Jack Charlton. Filmed during the last 18 months of Jack Charlton's life and detailing his previously undocumented life with dementia, FINDING JACK CHARLTON is a uniquely emotional insight into the life and career of a sporting legend, coming to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital...
94: Spurs Masterclass, Arsenal Disasterclass and Some Ibra Love
November 24, 2020 16:30 - 55 minutesOn this week's episode, Patrick van Straaten and Henry Hill sit down to talk about the biggest news from the weekend. They start with Spurs' victory over a bereft Manchester City, before Henry backs Ibrahimovic to lead AC Milan to a long overdue Serie A crown. Then, when given the choice of talking about Barcelona or Arsenal, Henry allows Patrick to go on a 20 minute rant about whether or not Mikel Arteta is a good manager and how he never wanted to sign Thomas Partey at all. What else would...
93: Why Atletico Madrid Will Win La Liga
November 17, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutesWe've barely paid attention to Spanish football so far this campaign, but with Real Madrid and Barcelona underwhelming, Joe Thomlinson and Dougie Critchley join me this week to discuss the title race in La Liga, and why this could be Atletico Madrid's Year™. We dig into the dysfunction at the big sides, Zidane's inflexibility and Messi's possible decline, and even find time to shine a light on Real Sociedad, who might just be the best team in the league. Support comes from Manscaped. Head t...
92: Who Will Lose the Relegation Battle?
November 10, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutesJoe Thomlinson and Chris Hamill join me this week to chew over the Premier League's relegation race, which has almost been forgotten amid the chaos at the top of the table. Just what exactly is going on, with Brighton playing like European challengers but struggling for points, and previously solid sides Burnley and Sheffield United propping up the table? Is there any hope for Fulham and West Brom? And could clubs like Newcastle get sucked in? We discuss. Support comes from Beer52. To claim...
91: Hit or Miss? Rating 2020's Biggest Transfers
November 03, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutesThis week's podcast guest is Dougie Critchley, who joins me, Patrick van Straaten, to see how the 10 most expensive players of the summer are faring so far this campaign. Chelsea and Man City both splashed out huge sums for quick fixes, but are they working out so far? Is Thomas Partey enough to sort out Arsenal's issues? And what is going on with Juventus and Barcelona, whose ridiculous Arthur-Pjanic swap only looks stranger after a few weeks of the season? Support this week comes from Bee...
90: Should Man City Replace Pep with Pochettino?
October 27, 2020 16:30 - 46 minutesThis week, Joe Thomlinson and Chris Hamill join me on the podcast for what is meant to be a round-up episode, but quickly turns into yet another Arsenal conversation. Then we eventually get round to Man City, who have tried to cure their defensive woes by becoming boring. Has it worked? Is Pep done? Should the club try a non-bald manager? We answer basically none of these questions. Then it's on to what we learned this week, which features Ajax pummelling Venlo and now regular segment Joe A...
89: What Is Going On With Arsenal?
October 21, 2020 13:15 - 53 minutesThis week, I'm joined by George Wright to discuss all things Arsenal. Though currently riding high in the table, the Gunners are still pretty dull and had an odd window, with the much-heralded arrivals of Partey and Gabriel offset by the weird acquisition of Willian and departures for Torreira and Guendouzi. Just what sort of rebuild starts with shipping out young players? Then we get into the problems with the team, Arteta's (presumed) long-term plans, and the exciting crop of teenagers com...
88: How Worried Are We About Juventus, PSG, and Bayern?
October 13, 2020 16:00 - 51 minutesWe follow up our episode from a fortnight ago by examining the start big European clubs have made, and asking whether there's anything seriously wrong with them. PSG have picked up four red cards and some poor results already; Bayern lost their 32-match unbeaten streak; and Juve remain a big fat question mark as Pirlo works out whether he can play himself in midfield. Are there major causes for concern, or just early teething issues? Michael McCubbin and Dougie Critchley join me to find out.
87: Hot Takes: Why Arsenal Should Have Sold Aubameyang, and Potter > Lampard
October 07, 2020 09:01 - 51 minutesThis week Chris Hamill and Joe Thomlinson join me, Patrick van Straaten, for a throwback to Hot Takes, one of our least popular formats. True to form, we massively overreact to the first four games of the season, with Chris declaring Graham Potter better than Frank Lampard and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Joe claiming Everton will finish in the top 4. Then I have a look at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's terrible start to the season, and call the entire Arsenal fanbase stupid. Same same really. Sup...
85: How Worried Are We About The Premier League's Big Teams?
September 29, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutesThis week, Joe Thomlinson joins me, Patrick, to talk about four of the Prem's traditional powers: Man City, Man United, Chelsea, and Tottenham. All four have endured difficult starts to the season, are bedding in new players, and awaiting the arrival of others, but just how worried should we be by their results to date? Joe and I discuss City's weird squad, United's disappearing defence, Frank Lampard's tinkering, and the early arrival of third-season Mourinho in an attempt to get to the bot...
84: Are Liverpool Building Their Next Great Team?
September 22, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutesThis week, Dougie and I (Patrick) look at Liverpool's transfer business, which after a quiet start has exploded in the last few weeks. We dig into the stats to see what attracted the club to Kostas Tsimikas, go all heart-eyes-emoji about Thiago's arrival in the Premier League (and what it means for Wijnaldum), and then discuss Diogo Jota. How good is he right now, and how good can he be? And does this mean Klopp is planning a big sale in 2021? Then we talk One Thing We Learned, with some ana...
83: One Thing We Learnt About Every Premier League Club This Weekend
September 15, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutesThis week, Mike Atkins steps in for Patrick, who is away on holiday, and is joined by Dougie Critchley and self-proclaimed Tim Ream lookalike Henry Hill, where they take a look at every team that played this weekend. For once that means no talk of either of the Manchester clubs, but it's also the most we'll likely speak about Crystal Palace or Sheffield United all season. Enjoy!
82: The Premier League Preview
September 08, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutesToday, Dougie and Patrick discuss the new Premier League season and what we can expect from the dozens of new additions made over the course of the transfer window. Top 4 and relegation predictions were covered on last week's Sunday Vibes, so instead we talk over our best and worst transfers of the summer so far, which youngsters could make breakthroughs, and our hot takes on the season ahead, which are genuinely spicy.
81: How To Fix: European Round-Up
September 01, 2020 15:00 - 50 minutesThis week, Henry Hill and Patrick discuss three clubs with different aims, different budgets, and different problems. First, we look at Atletico Madrid, and how they can add more goals and plan for the possible exit of Thomas Partey. Then it's Southampton, who, as always, are looking for creativity. And finally, to Roma, trying to find long-term heirs for Dzeko, Kolarov, and Chris Smalling I guess. If you prefer to watch this week's episode, make sure to subscribe to our new YouTube channe...
80: Coman the Bavarian and Neymar's Tears: UCL Final Review
August 25, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutesChris Hamill and Mike Atkins join Patrick on the pod this week to talk about the Champions League final. We talk over the tactics, the disappointing performances from some of the stars on show, and where this Bayern side ranks among the best sides of the last decade. There's also time for beard chat.
79: Messi Out, Koeman In: The Mess at Barcelona
August 18, 2020 15:00 - 56 minutesWhat a week for Barcelona. In the space of a few days, Samuel Umtiti tested positive for Covid, they lost 8-2 to Bayern in the Champions League, Setien was sacked, Koeman targeted, ter Stegen ruled out until November following knee surgery, Messi said he wanted to leave, and Arthur was caught drunk-driving. On today's podcast, Patrick, Joe, and Michael McCubbin discuss Friday's game, the managerial landscape, and the mess which is the squad. Then we disagree about selling Messi. Support for...
78: Real Out Of Europe, Sarri Out Of Juventus, and Champions League Predictions!
August 11, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutesThis week, Joe Thomlinson and Dougie Critchley join Patrick van Straaten to chat over the fallout from the Champions League round of 16. A sluggish Real Madrid got brutalised by Man City, Juve were embarrassed by Lyon, while Bayern continue to look unbeatable, and Barca continue to be bailed out by Messi. What did we learn heading into the quarter-finals? Can anyone beat Bayern? And what are Juventus doing hiring Pirlo as their new coach? Support this week comes from Manscaped. For 20% off ...
77: How To Fix Tottenham Hotspur
August 04, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutesYou asked for it, so we've brought it back! This week Patrick and Dougie look at how Jose Mourinho can rebuild Spurs, what a Jose Mourinho-type player actually is, and whether or not Jose Mourinho will even be at Spurs beyond next summer. Also, if you haven't already, don't forget to subscribe to our new YouTube channel, Football Daily Podcasts. Even if you won't watch them and will continue to listen on whatever app you're currently on, dropping us a sub on there would still be appreciated...
76: The Best and Worst Players of the Season
July 28, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutesThis week it's a reunion episode as Joe, Chris, and Patrick talk over the Premier League's big six (plus Leicester, or Arsenal, depending on your perspective), and pick each team's best and worst player of the season. This week's episode is sponsored by Harry's. To claim your trial set for just £3.95, including a razor handle, 5-blade cartridge, foaming shave gel, and travel cover, head to harrys.com/extra.
75: Lampard at Chelsea and Arteta at Arsenal: Year One Review
July 21, 2020 15:30 - 58 minutesOn this week's episode, I am joined by legit Chelsea insider Zac Djellab to discuss Frank Lampard's first season with the Blues: their performances, their issues, their transfer business to date, and what else they need, as well as our predictions for next season. Then Arsenal outsider George Wright hops on to chat all things Arsenal. We get into the changes under Arteta, the state of the squad, our hopes for the transfer window, and what we can expect from both the FA Cup final and the 202...
74: The Summer's Best Unwanted Stars
July 14, 2020 17:30 - 49 minutesThis week, Patrick and Dougie discuss the big clubs who could be trimming their squads this summer, and the bargains which could be had as a result. We chat over Luka Jovic's season and whether he'd still make sense for Leicester, Arsenal, or Milan; Matteo Guendouzi's fall from grace at the Emirates and a possible switch to PSG, Lyon, or Atletico; and Federico Bernardeschi and Juventus' team of arthritic pensioners who still manage to win Serie A every year. Then some quick transfer hits, in...
73: Is The Top Four Done For Good? Plus Thiago to Liverpool
July 07, 2020 15:30 - 44 minutesThis week's episode sees Henry Hill and Mike Atkins join Patrick on the podcast to talk about Man United's form and Chelsea's signings, and whether anyone will be able to compete with them for 3rd and 4th spot over the coming years, given the messes at Spurs and Arsenal. Then we roll into the rumours that Thiago Alcantara could swap Munich for Merseyside, and discuss whether Robert Lewandowski should win the Ballon d'Or over Messi.
72: Have Barcelona Made the Worst Transfer of the Summer?
June 30, 2020 15:00 - 46 minutesThis week Chris Hamill returns to the podcast to discuss the Arthur-Pjanic swap, how stupid it is, and what it means for both players, Barcelona, and Juventus. Then we mull over Inter's capture of Achraf Hakimi - one of the best young fullbacks in the game right now - and how the Nerazzurri's long-term future might shape up with the Moroccan in the side. This episode is brought to you by Harry's. For your £3.95 trial set, head to harrys.com/extra.
71: How Can Football Fight Racism?
June 23, 2020 15:30 - 39 minutesOn this week's episode, Patrick is joined by Sam Obaseki to talk about football's response to the global political protests following the killing of George Floyd. We discuss the contribution of players, clubs, and football authorities to the process of removing racism both from the game and society, and the steps we, as fans, can take to move towards racial justice. If you can, please consider signing petitions (for example those seeking justice for Shukri Abdi and Belly Mujinga), and writi...
70: Let's Try This Again: The Premier League Returns
June 16, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutesThe Premier League is back, BACK, B A C K! Soon anyway. Patrick, Zac, and Henry look over the remaining fixtures and discuss the Champions League race and relegation battle, as well as the stand-out games and players for the run-in. Then we talk about conspiracy theories and the Moon being hollow.
69: Sancho, Werner, Koulibaly, Partey: Who Clubs Should Sign Instead
June 09, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutesThis week Dougie and Patrick talk about the cheap alternatives to some of the biggest names on the transfer market this summer. We're all bored of Werner, Sancho, Koulibaly, and Partey, so who should your club buy instead of them, if those players prove too expensive? We turn up some interesting gems and some superstars-in-waiting, and do what is basically our recurring told-you-so segment at this point.
68: Is van Dijk the Best Premier League Defender Ever?
June 03, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutesHello Extra-Timers, and welcome to this week's episode, which features Dave Jackson in his podcast debut and relative veteran Henry Hill, making his second appearance. These West London boys join Patrick van Straaten to discuss the return of the Premier League, Vincent Kompany's claim that VVD is the best PL defender ever, and whether Leon Bailey would be a good Leroy Sane replacement. Then it's onto lockdown past-times, including the now obligatory Cooking Corner (TM) with Patrick van Straa...
67: Premier League Bottom Half XI
May 26, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutesThis week Dougie and Patrick collaborate to build an XI out of the teams in the bottom half of the Premier League, taking time to discuss some of the division's unheralded stars and which lower-half heroes could hope for moves to bigger sides this summer. Then there's a debate over how high the team could finish.
66: Has Cancelling Ligue 1 Killed French Football?
May 19, 2020 15:00 - 36 minutesThis week Patrick is joined by podcast debutant Henry Hill (not from Goodfellas) to discuss the controversy over the end of the French league season, and Lyon taking the French football authorities to court because they finished 7th (lol). They chat over what this means for the division and which players could leave cheaply this summer, before Patrick defends himself against his haters following his review of Joker on Twitter. Henry rounds things off with his movie hot takes, and to everyone...
65: Bundesliga Predictions, Sane to Bayern, and Jorginho to Juventus
May 13, 2020 15:00 - 45 minutesOn this week's Extra Time, Patrick is joined by Mike Atkins and Zac Djellab to discuss the return of the Bundesliga and make predictions for the end of the season. Then we move on to Leroy Sane's cut-price move to Bayern, and Zac gives us the Chelsea perspective on Juve's interest in Jorginho. We also chat over dream international team and manager match-ups, and Patrick complains about Dubai again.
64: Champions League for €50m? The Summer's Best Bargains
May 05, 2020 14:55 - 35 minutesThis week on Extra Time, Patrick and Dougie discuss this summer's transfer market, the financial difficulties facing the big clubs, and then discuss how ambitious teams like Arsenal and Valencia can go about building a CL-ready side for next season. We discuss the best free transfers, the biggest players with expiring contracts, and the release clauses worth triggering across Europe. If you want to know who your team should sign this summer, start here.