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The financial reality of the Premier League is laid bare as agent fees hit a record £460 million. Are clubs being held to ransom or are the middlemen a necessary evil in the game?Meanwhile, Chelsea record a £262m loss - the largest in Premier League history. With the biggest spend on transfers and agents to match, what have they got to show for it?Plus, Deontay Wilder has accused Simon of misrepresenting their talkBOXING showdown ahead of his fight with Derek Chisora this weekend. Simon gives his unique response to the Bronze Bomber.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White and Simon JordanPodcast producer: Joe Alborough

In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by Writer Rob Watson to discuss his book Fighting For Survival: A Manifesto for the FUTURE of Rugby League. Rob contends that the sport has been in an existential crisis since 1895. Just how has it survived so long, and what must it do now to stay alive and thrive? "Fighting for Survival" examines rugby league’s remarkable resilience amid such obstacles as government bias, military bans and scant media coverage

England's experimental week ends in defeat against Japan. Has Thomas Tuchel been left with more questions than answers ahead of his World Cup squad announcement?Over at Tottenham, Roberto De Zerbi has signed a five-year deal. Will he bring stability or chaos? Plus, we break down Marc Cucurella's interview with The Athletic as he holds the Chelsea hierarchy to account.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan and Danny MurphyPodcast producer: Joe Alborough

Is Roberto De Zerbi the answer for Spurs?  IOC’s new eligibility policy for the 2028 LA Olympics and what it means for the debate around transgender participation in women’s sport. We hear exclusively from Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner and are joined by BOXXER CEO Ben Shalom ahead of Wilder v Chisora.Hosts: Jim White & Simon JordanYouTube: talkSPORT - YouTubeX: talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) / XInstagram: talkSPORT (@talksport) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT

Forty-four days and out: we break down the chaos at Tottenham following Igor Tudor’s departure—was this a necessary pivot or is the club officially in damage limitation mode? Over at the Emirates, we debate whether Arsenal are facing a genuine injury crisis or if Mikel Arteta is pulling a tactical masterclass straight out of the Sir Alex Ferguson playbook. Plus, light heavyweight star Willy Hutchinson joins the show to give Simon a much-needed reality check after proving him very wrong in Manchester this past weekend.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan and Martin KeownPodcast producer: Joe Alborough

We break down a bittersweet morning for the home nations as England and Scotland are left to fly the flag alone in the USA.Turning our focus to Wembley, we look ahead to Thomas Tuchel’s England side hosting Uruguay and debate whether the crowd will heed the boss's plea to end the "boo-boy" treatment of the returning Ben White. Plus, we head to Joe Gallagher’s gym in Manchester to preview a massive heavyweight crossroads clash between the rising phenom Moses Itauma and the durable Jermaine Franklin.YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott MintoPodcast producer: Joe Alborough

We assess the World Cup play-offs and the home nations’ hopes, examine Everton’s potential legal challenge over Chelsea with Football Finance Expert Stefan Borson, preview Moses Itauma v Jermaine Franklin with Spencer Oliver and hear from Adam Catterall after his exclusive Conor Benn interview. Plus, Boxer Willy Hutchinson clashes with Simon when they discuss his lightweight bout against Ezra Taylor.Hosts: Jim White & Simon JordanYouTube: talkSPORT - YouTubeX: talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) / XInstagram: talkSPORT (@talksport) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT

Mo Salah has dropped the news he's leaving Liverpool for free at the end of the season. No doubt he departs a Liverpool legend, but is the mood turning sour? Meanwhile, Ipswich Town find themselves in the crosshairs of some of their own fanbase after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage used Portman Road for promotional content.Plus, it's been reported that missing out on the Champions League isn't a dealbreaker for Liam Rosenior at Chelsea. Is that believable?YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan, and Danny MurphyPodcast producer: Joe Alborough

Simon weighs in on John Terry's social media post and asks whether political views should affect roles in football. Plus, Gus Poyet joins us ahead of England v Uruguay and gives his take on the turmoil at Spurs, Mark McGhee discusses whether anyone can challenge the Old Firm and Francis Warren previews Moses Itauma’s fight with Jermaine Franklin and what could come next.Hosts: Jim White & Simon JordanYouTube: talkSPORT - YouTubeX: talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) / XInstagram: talkSPORT (@talksport) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT