This summer, Premier League clubs set a new record for spending in a single transfer window at over £3bn, that’s more than La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga combined.

On episode two of The Future of Football, we discuss whether the strength of Premier League and the widening gap between the English game and the other top European leagues is an issue.

Host Adam Leventhal is joined by Matt Slater and James Horncastle to discuss the future of the English top flight and its competitors.We also hear from two experts from accounting firm Deloitte: head of sport Tim Bridge and Tim Lunn, who is director of media rights.

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Matt Slater & James Horncastle

Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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Nottingham Forest have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and look set to replace him with former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.

So what’s going on at the City ground? And is it the right move?

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Tim Spiers and Matt Davies Adams

Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson

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Welcome to The Future of Football, a special three part series asking the biggest questions shaping the game from the impact of the Club World Cup to whether anyone can keep up with the Premier League. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, which direction is the power, the politics and money around the game heading?

The Athletic's Matt Slater and Adam Crafton join host Adam Leventhal for episode one to discuss the direction of travel for club football.

We also hear from Maheta Molango, the CEO of the PFA English player’s union, on governance and burn-out, plus we’ll get the take of Ronan Evain, the executive director of Football Supporters Europe, on the contentious issue of playing domestic games abroad.

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton, Maheta Molango, Ronan Evain

Executive Producers: Adey Moorehead & Abi Paterson

Producers: Jay Beale, Guy Clarke, Paul Iliffe

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