Tyrone Marshall and Alex James discuss the latest transfer news at Manchester City and recap opening day win at Wolves. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Bajkowski and Alex James discuss the latest transfer news at Manchester City with uncertainty around Ederson and the goalkeeper situation along with Savinho's future, plus we look ahead to the opening day at Wolves. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Bajkowski and Alex James discuss the latest transfer news at Manchester City including the interest in Savinho and the impending departure of Jack Grealish, plus City's friendly in Italy against Palermo. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Man City are back for pre-season and the transfer rumour mill is spinning out of control! On this episode of the Talking City Podcast, Alex and Simon break down all the latest from City’s return—including the SHOCK rumours that Jack Grealish could be heading to Everton. Is Pep Guardiola planning to shake things up? Would Grealish really leave for Goodison Park? How are City shaping up for the new campaign? 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Txiki Begiristain has officially left Manchester City, bringing one of the most successful eras in the club’s history to a close. In this episode of the Talking City Podcast, Alex and Simon dive deep into Txiki’s impact on City, the transfers that shaped a dynasty, and what his departure means for the future of the club. We break down how Txiki revolutionised Man City’s recruitment, the secrets behind his most iconic signings, and who could be next to take the reins. Can City maintain their dominance, or is this the start of a new era? Join the debate in the comments, hit subscribe for all the latest City updates, and let us know your thoughts on Txiki’s legacy! 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City are back for pre-season, but is this the toughest summer Pep Guardiola has ever faced as City boss? 🤔 Join Alex James and Chief City Writer Simon Bajkowski as they break down all the latest transfer news, discuss City’s big rebuild, and ask if this really is the hardest test Pep’s had at the Etihad. From departures to new signings and the changing landscape of the Premier League, this is the ultimate Man City fan discussion for the start of the 2025/26 campaign! 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod #ManchesterCity #MCFC #PepGuardiola #ManCityPodcast #TalkingCity #CityRebuild #PremierLeague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Alex James and City correspondent Tyro Marshall as they break down all things Manchester City! This episode dives into Pep Guardiola’s squad updates, summer transfer rumours, pre-season predictions, and whether City are ready to defend their title. We talk new signings, potential departures, and what fans can expect in the Premier League and beyond. 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski and Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City have landed Norwegian sensation Sverre Nypan, but the big story could be Jack Grealish’s future. On this week’s Talking City, Alex James and Tyrone Marshall dig into the possibility that a loan spell is now the only realistic route out for Grealish, with permanent interest drying up in the market. Meanwhile, academy star James McAtee looks set to depart—possibly the only significant outgoing this window. We break down what Nypan brings to Pep’s squad, whether loaning out Grealish makes any sense for City, and if this transfer window is shaping up to be a success or a letdown. Plus: What does the lack of big-money sales mean for City’s summer strategy? Are fans right to feel frustrated, or is this just a new era of quiet evolution? Drop your thoughts below—should City loan Grealish, or fight to keep him? And are you excited about Nypan’s arrival? 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Man City transfer news, analysis and fan debate. 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the latest edition of the Talking City podcast with Alex James, Tyrone Marshall, and special guest Dave Powell Today’s episode is all about **Manchester City’s record-breaking £1 billion kit deal with Puma**, what it means for the club’s future, and why City are leading the Premier League off the pitch as well as on it. We break down: - The details behind the new kit deal: how long, how much, and why it’s so big - The global appeal and “brand synergy” between City and Puma - Why Haaland’s superstar status is crucial to City’s growth - The financial muscle that lets City keep buying top talent - How City’s academy strategy keeps the money rolling in - The business side of football: why City’s approach works and what rivals can learn Whether you’re a City fan, a business of football geek, or just want to understand why the Blues are *so* far ahead, this is the episode for you! Let us know your thoughts below – are City changing the game off the pitch? Would you ever want to see a different kit manufacturer? 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Talking City podcast from the Manchester Evening News! 🗣️ This week, Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski dive deep into the latest Manchester City headlines and transfer news. We break down the *chaotic Gibbs-White saga*, discuss why City's goalkeeper situation could be a big problem, and give you a brutally honest squad audit—position by position! Topics include: - Maximo Perrone and Farid Alfa Ruprecht's transfer moves - The Gibbs-White transfer twist: Did City miss a bargain? - Goalkeeper dilemma: Is it time for a fresh face? - Why City's defence STILL isn't sorted - Midfield puzzle: Nico Gonzalez, Rodri's fitness & the future of Bernardo Silva - Doku, Savio, and the real winger debate - What to do with Haaland, Marmoush, and Foden up front - The “too big” squad problem nobody's talking about 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another edition of the Talking City Podcast with Alex and Simon! This week, we’re (temporarily!) remote while the shiny new Reach studio gets a makeover, Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen and Carol Smiley not included. In this episode: Man City’s summer of uncertainty: Why is there more flux than usual at the Etihad? Nico Gonzalez transfer talk: Could City really sell a £50m January signing already? Or is this classic silly season? Squad in limbo: Why is no one leaving, but everyone wants to stay? What does it mean for squad depth, new signings, and the new sporting director Hugo Viana? Walker out, Burnley in: Kyle Walker’s surprising move, how his City legacy has shifted, and what went wrong after last summer’s captaincy. Pre-season & the “Anglo-Palermitan Trophy”: How City’s early Club World Cup exit affects preparations, who’ll get minutes in pre-season, and the weirdness of facing Inzaghi brothers back-to-back. Pep, depth, and new arrivals: How City’s big squad and incoming signings like Reijnders and Marmoush shake up the plan, and why the summer is unlike any in recent years. 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

City fans, this one’s for you, and it’s not pretty. In the latest episode of the **Talking City Podcast**, Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski break down Manchester City’s shocking exit from the Club World Cup at the hands of Al-Hilal. Just days after talk of “City being back,” the Blues crash out in dramatic fashion, raising big questions about Pep Guardiola, the squad, and what comes next for the Premier League champions. 🎙️ **What went wrong against Al-Hilal?** 🎙️ Where does this leave City’s season and Pep’s plans? 🎙️ Is the “City are back” narrative dead and buried? 🎙️ Player performances, tactical issues, and squad depth worries. 🎙️ Can City bounce back, or are bigger problems looming? 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a late-night Talking City podcast! Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski break down Manchester City’s statement 5-2 win over Juventus in the Club World Cup. Is this the best Pep Guardiola performance in a year? Are City finally BACK to their best? In this late night episode we dive into: Doku’s performance Reijnders & Aït-Nouri: the signings making a difference Squad depth, new signings, and selection headaches Foden’s spark: is this his comeback? What’s changed in mentality and style? Should City fans dare to dream of more silverware? Drop your thoughts in the comments: Are City back? Who impressed you most against Juventus? 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod #mancitynews #mcfc #manchestercityfootball #mancity #mancityfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City have started their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in style! Two games, two wins, and now a huge clash with Juventus on the horizon! Alex James and Simon Bajkowski, break down all the action so far, the key players, and what Pep Guardiola’s side need to do to lift another piece of silverware. PLUS: How City’s style is adapting to the Club World Cup format Key performances & tactical tweaks The Juventus test: what to expect, dangers to watch Could a Real Madrid rematch be waiting in the quarterfinals? 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski and Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod #mancitynews #mcfc #mancity #manchestercity #mancityfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a special edition of the Talking City Podcast! 🎙️ This week, Chief City Writer Simon Bajkowski sits down with American novelist and diehard Manchester City fan Parker Jamison (pen name Ox de Vere) for a wide-ranging, transatlantic chat. They dive into Parker’s journey from working in Hollywood to writing thrillers, the craft of storytelling, and how bad books inspired him to pick up the pen. Parker shares how he fell in love with City during the ‘noisy neighbours’ era, what it’s like supporting the Blues from Boston, and why United are the “Yankees of England.” There’s talk of fictional villains, secret pen names, the power of research, and plenty of City nostalgia—from Aguero’s iconic moment to dreaming of the Etihad. They also debate City’s current squad, the club’s growing popularity in America, the Pep Guardiola succession plan, and what the future could hold for the champions. Whether you’re a football fan, book lover, or just want a fresh perspective on City fandom from across the pond, this episode has you covered! Get Parker’s books (“Rage of the Djinn,” “The Devil’s Eye”) under the pen name Ox de Vere, out now. If you enjoyed the chat, don’t forget to hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe for more exclusive City content every week! 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Talking City Podcast, Simon Bajkowski and Alex James react to Manchester City’s new ticket pricing structure following a key meeting between the club and fan board City Matters. A £60 cap will be introduced for the most high profile games next season, with category-based pricing bringing cheaper tickets for many fixtures. The club has listened, and fans are seeing real change. Also on the agenda: ⚽ A look ahead to Man City in the Club World Cup as the competition kicks off in the US 🎟️ How City’s new pricing structure compares across the Premier League 🔁 What this says about the relationship between the club and its supporters 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod#mancitynews #manchestercityfootball #manchestercity #mcfc #manchestercityfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City are wasting no time this summer, adding Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders to the squad ahead of the Club World Cup. On this week’s Talking City Podcast, Tyrone and Simon discuss how the new signings could reshape the midfield, what they bring to Pep Guardiola’s side, and what the transfer business so far tells us about City’s priorities. We also explore what moves might still be coming, potential exits, and how ready the squad is for the season ahead. 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod#mancitynews #mcfc #mancity #manchestercity #transfernews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Talking City episode, Alex James and Simon Bajkowski reflect on Manchester City’s underwhelming 24/25 season — one that ended without silverware. 🔵 Key Topics: Pep’s blunt message: City must trim the squad, who goes? Phil Foden opens up: how injury and expectation have taken a toll Is this the end of an era, or just a pause in City’s dominance? How should City approach the summer transfer window? Plus: early thoughts ahead of the Club World Cup and what needs to change before August. 📣 Comment below: Which player should City let go this summer? 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩‍💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod #MCFC #ManCity #PhilFoden #PepGuardiola #ManchesterCity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Alex James and Joe Bray reflect on Manchester City’s final day win at Fulham to secure Champions League football and decide who is the Blues’ Player of the Season. They discuss why the best players from the campaign are the unexpected ones, and look ahead to which players might have played their final game for the club. There is an update on Ilkay Gundogan’s future while Jack Grealish’s omission at Fulham puts his own place in doubt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices