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Take time to think. 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 Joni McFarlane and joining me today are our transfer market insiders and pundits

extraordinaire Duncan Castles and Ian McGarry.

This week, Manchester City, I talented Leal attacking midfielder Nicholas Pepe as star

winger's Leroy Sani and Rahim Sterling's immediate futures remain far from secure at the

Etihad.

Stunning reports have suggested PSG and Manciti have serious questions to answer regarding

their application of financial fair play. We take a deep dive into the potential ramifications

as UEFA gets set to deal with the developing scandal.

And it's the Manchester Derby at the weekend and Pep Guardiola has been keen to stress not to expect tactical fouling.

We explain why the Catalan coach should be proud of this strategy and why it's helped them to dominate the Premier League this year.

Okay guys, we've got so much to talk about this week, but we always like to start on a transfer story,

and Duncan has some news.

Duncan, what's happening at Manchester City?

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