Episode 2414: Keysy’s Column Clinic, Chelsea’s Splurge, Man U Value
Hybrid warfare in Hungary, Abbottstown rampant in the Championship and how much a new owner might have to pay for Manchester United are all on the agenda today.
Manchester United for sale?
– at least three consortiums are readying for formal bid (not Musk)
– belief is Glazers would sell for $6bn
– United no comment on speculation
– three main factors influencing Glazers positionhttps://t.co/m35LGDq59e
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) August 17, 2022
We also enjoy the fruits of what was a productive week for some of football’s top bloggers.
Jacob Steinberg joins us to talk about Chelsea. Many believed Abramovich’s departure would mean a period of relative belt-tightening at Chelsea but Todd Boehly has other ideas. Why is the new owner spending in such an un-American way?
Pierre Aubameyang deal. Meeting in the next hours, scheduled since last Sunday – main focus will be on the personal terms. Lenght of contract and salary will be discussed today with Chelsea. ?? #CFC
Right after, Chelsea will prepare their first official bid to Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/msuDbFNZuX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2022
Plus there’s Brooklyn’s business empire, Xavi’s journey and Jake Humphrey’s “why?”
My bit on Brooklyn Beckham’s latest career https://t.co/TUhd4kfQAo
— Marina Hyde (@MarinaHyde) August 18, 2022
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