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Last update: 09/05/20 1:17 pm
The second series of Transfer Talk specials is over, so why not catch up on the ones you may have missed …
Henrik Larsson: Staying faithful to Celtic
Former striker Henrik Larsson discusses how his move to Celtic materialized and what Martin O’Neill did to transform the team into triple winners.
He explains why he remained faithful to Celtic despite Manchester United’s interest, and the reasons for his departure to Barcelona in 2004.
Larsson discusses his role in the Champions League final victory over Arsenal before revealing how his surprising loan move to United in 2007 occurred.
He also shares how Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Neville tried to keep him at Old Trafford before sharing their own opinion on the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate.
Harry Redknapp: the deals that happened and didn’t happen
Former West Ham manager Harry Redknapp explains how he nearly brought Andriy Shevchenko to Upton Park, the battle he faced in signing Paolo Di Canio, and drawing people like Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole and Jermain Defoe.
He reveals why he was drawn to management in Portsmouth again before explaining the reasons behind his infamous move to Southampton rivals and the subsequent return to Fratton Park.
Redknapp also looks to take Tottenham to the Champions League, transform Gareth Bale and Luka Modric, and almost sign Eden Hazard ahead of Chelsea.
Michael Ballack: Choosing Chelsea over Man Utd
Former Germany captain Michael Ballack explains his early career, including winning the Bundesliga title with newly promoted Kaiserslautern, as well as moving to Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich.
He talks about the loss of moves to Real Madrid and Barcelona before explaining his decision to join Chelsea, despite Manchester United’s interest.
Ballack also discusses the consequences of José Mourinho’s first dismissal from Chelsea, the final heartbreak of the Champions League and that infamous semi-final clash against Barcelona.
Paolo Di Canio: rejecting Sir Alex twice
Paolo Di Canio reveals everything about his career, beginning with his beginnings in Italy and time with Lazio, Juventus and AC Milan.
The former striker explains how he fulfilled a dream by signing for Celtic and why his time in Scotland lasted only one season.
Di Canio talks about the infamous drive to referee Paul Alcock, his brief exile from English football and his decision to return to sign for West Ham.
He talks about his famous scissor goal of the season against Wimbledon and why he twice rejected advances from Manchester United, which included a call from Sir Alex Ferguson on Christmas Day.
Di Canio reveals his anger at leaving West Ham and what he was willing to do to stay at the club.
Jermain Defoe: I’m sorry about my transfer request
Jermain Defoe talks about his beginnings, the role of Harry Redknapp in his controversial move from Charlton to West Ham, and working with his childhood idol at the East London club.
Defoe opens up to the infamous transfer request submitted 24 hours after West Ham’s demise and reveals the truth behind what led to it.
He talks about his move to Tottenham, how he ended up bonding with Redknapp, his ‘father in soccer’, in Portsmouth, and deciding against a big move to Serie A in favor of rejoining the Spurs.
Defoe explains the reasons behind his move to the MLS with Toronto and why he interrupted him to return to the Premier League. It also reveals the Rangers legend that helped convince him to move to Ibrox and how he feels as his career enters his later years.
Dimitar Berbatov: Truth in the departure of the Spurs and the day of the deadline they move to Man Utd
Former striker Dimitar Berbatov explains his humble beginnings and how a Bulgarian mafia boss forced him to sign a club.
Berbatov looks at how he joined Bayer Leverkusen, his incredible 2000/01 campaign, and why he was eager to emulate Diego Maradona at the Bundesliga club.
It opens up his switch to Tottenham, his association with Robbie Keane and the truth behind his departure from the club.
Berbatov reveals the inner workings behind his move from Deadline Day to Manchester United and the role Sir Alex Ferguson played in convincing him to join the Old Trafford club.
Eidur Gudjohnsen and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: their link with Chelsea
Former strikers Eidur Gudjohnsen and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink recall how they both joined Chelsea in 2000, with Eidur revealing the Premier League club he could have moved to before moving to Stamford Bridge.
The couple explains how their scoring partnership was formed, what it was like to keep Gianfranco Zola out of the team, and the impact Roman Abramovich’s takeover of the club had on the team.
Eidur analyzes the differences of working with José Mourinho and Pep Guardiola, while Jimmy explains how a dream transfer to Barcelona failed.
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