Q & A: Chelsea ownership, a Liverpool sale, the future of Man Utd and more | The Football Boardroom
Summary
Hosts CP and H answer listener questions on West Ham’s ownership shift, which likely ends Eddie Howe’s bid, and Leicester City’s decline following the Vichai tragedy. They analyze Chelsea’s potential full buyout by Clearlake and the stalled Premier League-EFL New Deal. The episode also covers Liverpool’s impending full sale to Bezos and Severin, Newcastle’s successful transfer reset, and Manchester United’s future under the Glazers and Ratcliffe.
Topics discussed
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West Ham: Eddie Howe rumors and boardroom share shifts
Leicester City: Ten years after the title and current decline
Chelsea: Todd Boehli and Clearlake shareholder negotiations
The New Deal: Premier League and EFL financial agreement
Liverpool: Bezos and Severin stake and potential full sale
Newcastle: Summer transfer window and managerial reset
Manchester United: Ineos stake and Glazer ownership future
Restructuring English Football: PL2 and American models
Transfer economics: Why some clubs sell players better
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