This Transfer Window Is RIDICULOUS

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Florian Wirtz's transfer to Liverpool is bad news for the opponents - as the champions are getting even better! It's a record breaking transfer for the Premier League, but Slot isn't the only one splashing the cash on some big deals! Man City have gone big on their rebuild with Cherki, Ait-Nouri and Reijnders, Arsenal have found their new midfield general and could we see Luis Diaz heading to Barcelona? PapaPincus takes us through the latest in a ridiculous transfer window

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00:00It's bad news for the rest of the Premier League, as the champions are getting even better.

00:05Papa Pink is here with 4-4-2. Let's get into some transfer news.

00:11Florian Verts to Liverpool for £126 million. That's the equivalent to £500 million Freddos.

00:19Yes, half a billion chocolate frogs.

00:22But this is the world we live in. This is the type of money you have to pay for a player like Verts.

00:27If you want a generational talent, if you want someone who can run your midfield for the next decade,

00:33throw out a pass, score goals and carry the creative load, you pay the price.

00:38And Florian Verts is that player. He's not just a rising star.

00:43He's already one of the best attacking midfielders on the planet.

00:46The big question, where does he play?

00:49Personally, I see him operating as an inside left playmaker,

00:52drifting in off the wing into those half spaces where he thrives.

00:55A bit like how Grealish was at Villa, or even how Continuo was at Liverpool.

00:59And let's remember, he's one of two players in Europe's top five leagues

01:02to get 10-plus goals and 10-plus assists in the past two seasons.

01:07The other player, Mo Salah.

01:10Jesus Christ, they're going to be good.

01:12This is the definition of a statement signing.

01:15They're going for more and more.

01:17They want to do what City did from 2018 to 2024.

01:20Yes, 126 million quid is mental.

01:24Yes, it's enough to bankrupt a small country.

01:26But in football, if you want to compete at the highest level,

01:29this is the cost of ambition.

01:32126 million quid, five-year contract, signing of the summer?

01:36Man City have started their rebuild.

01:38After a season that fell short of their sky-high standards,

01:41the club are wasting zero time.

01:44No sulking, no standing still.

01:46They're moving quick.

01:47And three names are already in the frame.

01:50Tajani Rinders, Ryan Aitnori, and Ryan Cherky.

01:54With one of, if not the greatest midfielders in Premier League history,

01:57Kevin De Bruyne, finally calling it a day at City,

02:00there's a gaping creative hole to fill.

02:02It's the end of an era, and City know they cannot afford to get this next step wrong.

02:07Enter Milan's maestro, Tajani Rinders.

02:10This guy was a sick joke last season.

02:13Over 50 appearances in all comps, barely missing a minute.

02:17The 26-year-old led all Serie A midfielders in interceptions,

02:21chances created, and even chipped in with 15 goals.

02:24Two more than anyone else in his position.

02:27Not bad.

02:28You don't replace De Bruyne, full stop.

02:30But Ryan has bring something else.

02:32He's not flashy, but he's sharp, reliable, and does the dirty work without fuss.

02:37The kind of player that keeps the midfield running without needing the spotlight.

02:4046.5 million quid, five-year contract.

02:45What a signing.

02:46And as if that wasn't enough, quietly, one of the most underrated fullbacks in the league,

02:51Ryan Aitnoury, has officially put pen to paper.

02:54The Algerian gives City a whole new dynamic on that left side.

02:58Over 130 Premier League appearances at just 24, he's ready for the next level.

03:03Aggressive, technical, and fearless going forward.

03:06The thing is, City haven't really had an out-and-out left-back since probably Kolarov.

03:12Someone correct me on that if I'm wrong.

03:14Zinchenko was a midfielder turned left-back.

03:17Cancelo was more of a hybrid.

03:18Aken Gavardio was centre-backs playing out wide.

03:21Aitnoury could well be the one to finally submit that spot

03:24and bring proper balance to City's backline.

03:27And the third name?

03:29The boy wonder.

03:30Ryan Shirky.

03:31Now this one's a wild card, but a classic City move.

03:34High ceiling, disgusting amount of flair.

03:38And now Pep's got his hands on him, it could be very, very dangerous.

03:41We all saw his debut goal against Spain the other week.

03:44And if you didn't, go back and watch it.

03:46It even brought my nan to tears.

03:49The kid's been on radars for years, but attitude and consistency has been the question.

03:5321 years old and already racked up over 200 games for Lyon.

03:57The raw talent is there.

03:59Two-footed, press-resistant, can play through the middle or out wide.

04:03If there's a club that can refine him, it's Manchester City.

04:07And if it clicks, big if.

04:09But if it does, they've got a serious weapon on their hands.

04:13And if FIFA career modes talk me anything about him,

04:15it's going to be a long day for everyone else.

04:1829.5 million quid, five-year contract.

04:21Very exciting stuff.

04:23All right, enough City talk.

04:24Let's shift over to Germany.

04:26And this one just feels like a story waiting to be written.

04:29Joe Bellingham is heading to Borussia Dortmund, following the path blazed by his older brother.

04:35Unsurprisingly, many people have jumped on Joe for saying he doesn't want to be known as

04:38Jude's little brother, whilst literally retracing his path.

04:43But let's have it right.

04:44It worked out pretty decent for Jude, didn't it?

04:46Joe's 19, trying to build his own name.

04:49And what better place to do it than the club that helped turn his brother into a global phenomenon?

04:55Dortmund isn't just a stepping stone.

04:57It's a launch pad.

04:58They know how to develop young talent, give them proper minutes,

05:02and shape them into players built for the highest level.

05:05And Joe's got the tools.

05:07Mature beyond his years.

05:09Physical.

05:10Versatile.

05:11And now he's got the stage.

05:13It's not about living up to Jude.

05:14It's about writing his own story.

05:16And this move is the perfect next chapter.

05:2028 million quid.

05:21Dortmund's second most expensive signing.

05:24Sunderland.

05:25Retire that shirt.

05:26Now let's pivot to North London.

05:28We're the Arsenal.

05:29After another season of almost, but not quite,

05:33of finally pulling the trigger on a move that's been bubbling under for quite a while.

05:37Martin Zubomendi is on his way to N5.

05:41It's no secret Mikel Arteta has been a long-time admirer.

05:44And with Jorginho gone and party nearing the end of his time in red and white,

05:48they're finally ready to bring in their guy.

05:51And what a guy he is.

05:52Zubomendi isn't loud.

05:54He doesn't rack up TikTok compilations with rainbow flicks or 25-yard screamers.

05:59But make no mistake,

06:00the geezer has the ability to revolutionise this Arsenal midfield.

06:05He'll break the lines.

06:06He'll fly forward with that ball.

06:08He'll pick out that pass.

06:09Press-resistant, always scanning,

06:12top five in La Liga last season for tackles and ball recoveries.

06:17Arteta's got his midfield anchor for the next five years.

06:2060 million euro release clause, huge for Arsenal.

06:25Let's pan away from the done deals for a moment, though,

06:27and hit you with some juicy rumours that are heating up.

06:30While the ink dries on official contracts,

06:32behind the scenes, agents are whispering and bones are buzzing.

06:36First up, Jack Grealish to Bayer Leverkusen.

06:40I don't mind it at all.

06:41Look, if we're being honest,

06:43life at Man City for Grealish hasn't exactly gone to plan.

06:46He's had his moments, but he hasn't been the main man.

06:49That trademark swagger, the take-ons, the creativity,

06:53it's all felt a bit caged in Pep's micromanaged system.

06:56Germany has quietly become the rehab centre for out-of-form superstars.

07:01Less of the tabloid chaos, more focus on football.

07:04A system that gives technical players room to breathe.

07:07For me, Grealish just needs to rediscover joy in the game.

07:11With Verts on his way to Liverpool,

07:13this could be the perfect replacement.

07:15A move to Leverkusen could be the perfect reset he so desperately needs.

07:21Brian Mbwemo to Manchester United.

07:23I think this would be a way better move for United

07:26than it would be for Mbwemo himself.

07:28He ticks all their boxes.

07:30Undeniable output.

07:32Immensely consistent.

07:33Prem proven.

07:34Everything United have been crying out for for years.

07:38Valued at around 60 million quid,

07:40the Cameroonian seemingly has two options.

07:43United or Spurs.

07:45And as Ginev once famously said,

07:47it's like having a choice of two blokes to nick your wife.

07:50Which actually brings us on to Tottenham.

07:52With the new man Thomas Frank now taking the reins,

07:55you'd imagine he'll be eyeing up some familiar faces.

07:57And Mbwemo is right at the top of that list.

08:00Frank knows exactly how to get the best out of him.

08:02Having basically built Brentford's entire attacking identity around him.

08:07But Spurs' problems are quite literally all over the gaff.

08:11If they can't get a hold of Mbwemo,

08:13Antoine Semenyo seems to be the plan B.

08:15Which I must say, could be a very astute incoming.

08:18I think that's what Spurs need.

08:20Not just up top, but all over the pitch.

08:23Players with zero fear.

08:24That play football like they're on a playground.

08:26For me, Semenyo is the epitome of that.

08:29I think Spurs will be one of, if not the busiest clubs this summer.

08:33Remember, Frank's inheriting a squad built for two different manager styles.

08:36Ange and Conte have both left fingerprints.

08:40Now he's got to strip the thing back and make it his own.

08:43Bast.

08:44Keep an eye out for them.

08:45Lastly, Barcelona are getting a little bit busy early on.

08:48And Luis Diaz seems to be the name ringing around Catalonia.

08:52The Colombians stated recently, and I quote,

08:54Can't quite work out if he's hinting he wants to stay or go.

09:12But Diaz and Barca sound like a match made in heaven.

09:17Electric winger.

09:18South American Blair.

09:19A style of play that screams Camp Nou.

09:22Reports suggest Liverpool are adamant it will be staying.

09:25But as we know, money talks all languages.

09:29And Barca's financial situation has improved massively.

09:32They've now got a spending cap of 463 million euros.

09:36They finally have some room to operate in the market again.

09:39They can buy strategically.

09:42And someone of Diaz's calibre is exactly the sort of statement signing

09:45that could kick off a new project.

09:48And that's it from me.

09:49See you next week.

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