Summer signings and Man United get their Varane

In this episode of the Football Daily pod, Steve Crossman is back and gets a chance to catch up with all the big stories in the world of football – and this week he is joined by the familiar dulcet tones of pod favourites; Clinton Morrison, Leon Osman and Don Hutchison. They get into Real Madrid defender, Raphael Varane - who looks to be on his way to Manchester United. Steve asks the age old question, will Paul Pogba stay or leave Manchester United? Not only that, Euro Leagues regular, James Horncastle pops up to give the guys the lowdown on Spurs’ new director of football, and Leon and Don give their insights into what has already been a busy summer at Everton, as the club rebuilds ahead of the season…with Rafa Benitez at the helm. Topics: 2’00 – Raphael Verane section with the panel impressed with the deal. 8’30 - Leon Osman says with the Verane and Sancho deals, Manchester United could be real title contenders. 12’15 – The age old Paul Pogba question, will he stay, will he go? 13’17 - Clinton Morrison on keeping Pogba at Manchester United this season. 15’20 - Don Hutchison on Manchester United should be buying Declan Rice from West Ham. 15’40 – European football expert James Horncastle joins the pod. 17’30 - James Horncastle on being surprised if Pogba extended his contract. 19’50 - The lowdown on Tottenham’s new managing director of football, Fabio Paratici. 22’55 – James Horncastle on Paratici being confident that Harry Kane will stay at Spurs. 27’40 – Everton’s busy summer, starting with Rafa Benitez joining the club. 29’32 - Don Hutchison on Benitez appointment at Everton saying it will “end in tears” (but wants to be proved wrong.) 39’00 - Breakdown of Everton’s signings so far.