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Hello. Hello and welcome to the transfer window,

the podcast that takes you inside the biggest deals at the biggest clubs in world football.

I'm Johnny McFarland and I'm joined as usual by podcast regulars, Duncan Castles and Ian McGarry. This week, Manchester City target Raphael Liao, a 19-year-old Portuguese

striker, currently embroiled in the chaos at Sporting Lisbon. At Manchester United, we look at recent reports that Luke Shaw could be on the verge of

a new contract and give you the latest lowdown on everything you need to know about

Paul Pogba and a potential move away from Old Traffert.

Gerardan Shakiri has been lighting up the World Cup but could he soon be on his way to Anfields.

We look at what the Stokeman could bring to Juergen Klop's side.

And it's been VAR controversy throughout this World Cup so far.

Duncan and Ian have their say on the topic everyone's talking about.

Okay, so straight to the big transfer news,

and Duncan has a story about Manchester City

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