The Transfer Flow

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Feels weird that Arsenal and City haven't played in the Premier League since September. So much has changed. Plus: • FPL tips • Games we're watching • Stuff we're reading thetransferflow.com/p/the-efl-cup-…

New Podcast! @PatrickBVS and @HVanBrewer discuss: • Barcelona's 7-2 warning to the rest of Europe • How Arne Slot can save his job against PSG • Real Madrid's chances against Bayern • Arsenal's favorable draw youtube.com/watch?v=vrR-q6…

This week's piece for @TheTransferFlow focuses on Kobbie Mainoo's resurgence in 2026. I looked at: - Different tactical environments during his Utd career - His reintroduction within Carrick-ball - How much has he changed compared to two yrs ago thetransferflow.com/p/kobbie-maino…

The Ruben Amorim era went disastrously for Kobbie Mainoo, but he's back to his best under Michael Carrick. Will he finally fulfill his potential? thetransferflow.com/p/kobbie-maino…

We are excited to announce Ben Levin in our Industry Professional Session speaker line-up. He is the Co-Founder and COO of Crux Football, a multi-club platform in European women's football. 10% discount available until this Sunday. Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/198100522796…

The number of goals might have been unlucky, but the result sure wasn't thetransferflow.com/p/chelsea-find…

Almost everyone expected these teams to fall back down to earth, but they're still in European places in March. Here are the surprise contenders you should be watching in every league: thetransferflow.com/p/the-surprise…

New Podcast! @mixedknuts and @PatrickBVS discuss: • If Haaland should be the Player of the Season • Have Arsenal just won the Premier League • Aston Villa just threw away the Champions League • Manchester United's outlook youtube.com/watch?v=2sfFbo…

The narrative machine seems unprepared for Premier League Winner Mikel Arteta, better start working on ideas now thetransferflow.com/p/the-arteta-n…

on the mystery wrapped in an enigma that is a good striker who doesn't get into the box or shoot very often thetransferflow.com/p/i-still-can-…

João Pedro has 14 goals off a pretty small number of shots. But those shots have been extremely high quality. So how good of a striker is he? thetransferflow.com/p/i-still-can-…

Variance Betting has 4 Premier League and 2 Championship bets this weekend, with West Ham-Man City looking like one of the spicier lines: thetransferflow.com/p/variance-bet…

New Podcast! @PatrickBVS and @HaydenVanBrewer break down the Champions League Round of 16, including: • How Real Madrid punished Pep • Chelsea were the better team vs PSG • Why Newcastle can still upset Barcelona • Liverpool's midfield problem is getting worse youtube.com/watch?v=PqoT2y…

There's currently a PL CB who's 9th in total open play xA, tied for 18th in throughballs, and has been a net-positive on defense. This week's post for @TheTransferFlow is on Marcos Senesi, his brilliant season, and being a coveted free agent this summer thetransferflow.com/p/marcos-senes…

Teams will be lining up to sign Marcos Senesi on a free this summer. His long passing output is crazy: thetransferflow.com/p/marcos-senes…

We are excited to announce Oliver Gage in our Industry Professional Session speaker line-up. He is founder and CEO of APFA after a decade building a reputation as an innovative data-driven football executive. 10% discount on all tickets available. eventbrite.co.uk/e/198100522796…

Physical metrics are shit. Set pieces are shit. I only want dribbly boys. This is real ball. thetransferflow.com/p/10-dribbly-b…