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Liverpool have brought in multiple players, they’re actively hunting down more, most notably Alexander Isak. But will so much change bring its own problems? We ask that very question to Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap. Schalke kick off the Bundesliga 2 season tonight at home to Hertha Berlin, but what on earth are they still doing in the second flight? Seb Stafford Bloor tells us more. And who is Rooney Bardghji? Analytics FC CEO Alex Stewart tells us all about Barcelona’s interesting new

Matt Davies-Adams times his Route One presenting debut perfectly as Nottingham Forest sign Dan Ndoye. The Athletic’s James Horncastle also adds his insight. Hammers fan Benji Lanyado has his say on West Ham’s fortunes with Iain conveniently absent today after tipping them for relegation. Analytics FC CEO Alex Stewart explains why Christian Chivu was determined to bring Ange-Yoan Bonny with him from Parma to Inter Milan. Plus, we have rare good news for Sheffield Wednesday, the details of a

James Trafford didn’t do so well in the Premier League with Burnley, so why does Pep Guardiola think he’ll do better this time? We ask goalkeeping expert David Preece what he makes of it. Chelsea have made some big signings and they’ve won two trophies in the last three months. Could they actually win the title. Matt Davies Adams isn’t so sure. And why is everyone so impressed with Everton’s capture of Adam Aznou? Analytics FC CEO Alex Stewart tells us all about him and why he could be so

Can Newcastle keep hold of Alexander Isak or is he destined to move to Liverpool? The Athletic’s George Caulkin gives us the lowdown. The Outsiders is back. Tom Williams explains why Marseille might just have a chance at toppling PSG. Maybe. With a fair wind. And a lot of luck. Brentford splashed nearly £20m on Antoni Milambo this summer. But who is he? Analytics FC CEO Alex Stewart gives us his verdict. Plus, we’ve got your ‘Stick With Me But…’ predictions for the new season and an early

Welcome to Route One, we like football, fast with no faff and that’s why the show will never be longer than 15 minutes. In that time, we’ll bring you up to date with the biggest stories of the day, but we’ll also shine a light on some of the stories that other people might have missed. So we’ll open with Lynsey Hooper who was in Switzerland for the Lionesses big win, then we’ll start looking at some of the continent’s outside bets for the title. The Athletic’s Seb Stafford Bloor tells us about