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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 1H 2M

World Cup Stars, Turkey's Collapse & Liverpool's Risky Transfer Strategy

from Market Values - The Transfermarkt Podcast · host Stefan Bienkowski

The World Cup is in full swing, and the Transfermarkt team is breaking down everything that matters — from the tournament's biggest emerging stars to the Premier League clubs spending big this summer.First up, three players who have stolen the show in the group stages: Folarin Balogun, the New York-born Monaco striker who is quietly making the USMNT his own team; Felix Nmecha, the Dortmund midfielder who is emerging as Germany's most impressive performer — and potentially their most valuable asset; and Brian Brobbey, the Netherlands powerhouse finally fulfilling the potential that has long been whispered about in Amsterdam.Then, the team turns to Turkey's brutal early exit — the ninth nation ever to be eliminated at the group stage in a World Cup — with a special guest breaking down what went wrong, whether coach Vincenzo Montella should stay, and why there is still real reason for optimism ahead of Euro 2028 and a home World Cup in 2032.Finally, back to England, where Liverpool and Tottenham are the Premier League's most active clubs this summer. Are the Reds replacing what actually needs replacing, or are they chasing headlines? And can Spurs use this window to address the structural problems that held them back last season?Chapters00:00 What's on Episode 16 of Market Values?01:03 Catching up with Manu at the World Cup02:56 Spotlight on Folarin Balogun: Rising Star of the US Team09:37 Felix Nmecha: Germany's New Midfield Dynamo15:52 Brian Brobbey: The Netherlands' Emerging Striker21:40 Liverpool's summer signings and future plans32:38 Tottenham's summer signings and future plans44:05 Turkey's World Cup Disappointment47:08 Expectations vs. Reality for Star Players50:02 Media Pressure and Player Performance53:09 Coaching Decisions and Future Prospects55:48 Looking Ahead: Hope for the Future

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