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Hello. Hello and welcome to the Monday episode of the Transfer Window,

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

I'm Johnny McFarlane and joining me at our transfer market insiders and pundits extraordinaire,

Duncan Castles and Ian McGarry.

On the pod today, we bring you transfer developments in Madrid, as Real looks set to move for a player that was very much a Manchester United target.

Is Gonzalo Higwein the man to ease Maritzio Saris Chelsea was?

With the pair having enjoyed success together at Napoli,

we look at the chances of them recreating the magic at Stanford Bridge

and ask what the signing will mean for Shot Shy Spaniard, Alvaro Marata.

Josie Marino gave a fascinating insight into his career as a manager at the

weekend with an extensive interview that shed light on a number of major talking points. We

analyse his comments and ask what's next for the former United Gaffer. And we round up the weekend's

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