Euro Leagues: Contact books, transfer tiredness & James Lawrence - a podcast by BBC Radio 5 live

What is it like to be a journalist in the January transfer window?

Steve Crossman is alongside Spanish football author Guillem Balague, French football expert Julien Laurens and Belgian football journalist Kristof Terreur to talk about how reporting a transfer has changed over the years.

The panel discuss the latest on Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes who's linked to Newcastle, Diego Carlos and Anthony Martial’s loan to Sevilla.

Steve also speaks to St. Pauli defender James Lawrence about his incredible career all across Europe, his heart scare at Ajax and whether he will ever considering returning to English football.

And who has got the best contact in their phonebook out of Guillem, Jules and Kristof?

0’30 - Who’s got the best contact out of Guillem, Jules and Kristof?

8’15 - What is it like to report a transfer in 2022?

20’33 - The latest on Diego Carlos at Sevilla

22’50 - Newcastle’s interest in Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes

25’37 – Is Ndombele close to a move to PSG?

27’30 – Anthony Martial’s loan move to Sevilla

28’40 – St. Pauli defender James Lawrence

44’53 - Ansu Fati’s injury problems at Barcelona

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