Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains.

Today we’re heading back to January 2011 when Chelsea broke the British transfer record to sign Liverpool’s No.9, Fernando Torres.

So why was Torres’ move from Liverpool to Chelsea so controversial and was he a success at Stamford Bridge?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Simon Hughes and Dom Fifield

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva

Sound Design: Jay Beale

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Nico Williams has attracted attention from all over Europe but now looks likely to end up at either Barcelona or Bayern Munich.

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss the latest on Williams, the futures of Xavi Simons and Hugo Ekitike and find out why nobody in the Premier League seems to want Victor Osimhen.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

Guests: David Ornstein, Seb Stafford-Bloor

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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Manchester City are back on the big stage this week, specifically, the Club World Cup in the USA.

And, with a revamped squad and no trophies to show from last season, can Pep Guardiola’s side make a statement in the States?

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

Guests: Adam Crafton, Jordan Campbell, Thom Harris

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, is world football's most powerful man.

His presidency has been marked by the controversial men's World Cups in Russia and Qatar, as well as the awarding of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. But it is the newly-expanded Club World Cup that he hopes to leave as his legacy.

So, who is Gianni Infantino, where did he come from, where is he taking the game, and has he fulfilled his promises?

Join Adam Leventhal as he tracks Infantino's journey from son of migrants to rubbing shoulders with the world's leaders.

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What happens when the best clubs in world football collide? We're about to find out in as the Club World Cup kicks off in the USA.

Big names like Lionel Messi, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich will all be there. But what about the teams you don't know so well?

The Athletic was granted Access All Areas to South Africa's super club: Mamelodi Sundowns, one of the four African teams taking part in the tournament.

Winners of the last eight Premierships, 15 in all, Sundowns are unstoppable.

So what makes up this club, what are their values and who are the names to look out for?

Listen as The Athletic head to South Africa to meet the Sundowns...

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There’s been a lot of noise around Arsenal’s pursuit of Martin Zubimendi, but the North London club regard the deal as done.

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by David Ornstein and Duncan Alexander to discuss Arsenal's summer business including the potential arrival of Kepa Arrizabalaga and their ongoing hunt for a striker.

Plus, David reveals the latest on Manchester United and Liverpool's recruitment after the mini transfer window came to a close on Tuesday night.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

Guests: David Ornstein, Duncan Alexander

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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Tottenham Hotspur have sacked the manager who delivered a first trophy in 17 years.

So, why have they sacked Ange Postecoglou and why do they want Thomas Frank to replace him?

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Jay Harris and Seb Stafford-Bloor

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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After signing Wolves’ Matheus Cunha for £62.5million, Manchester United have made an opening bid of £55m to sign Bryan Mbuemo from Brentford.

So, with no European football, how are United still drawing the big names - and are they at risk of breaching PSR after their lowest top flight league finish since 1974?

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Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Carl Anka, Mark Critchley, Conor O'Neill

Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Guy Clarke

Producer: Jay Beale

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