Exclusive Bellerin interview, Newcastle power shift, Messi’s U-turn explained

The Athletic's David Ornstein speaks to Arsenal's Hector Bellerin about investing in the environment and becoming a shareholder at Forest Green Rovers. Hector discusses his plans to use his platform to push for change and tells David how young players at Arsenal are asking him about getting involved.

David and host Mark Chapman go on to discuss the future of Bellerin as a player and where Arsenal are looking to strengthen.

We also get a transfer update at West Ham and Newcastle with The Athletic’s Roshane Thomas & George Caulkin.

And we cross to Spain to speak to our Spanish writer Dermot Corrigan to explain why Lionel Messi is staying at Barcelona, why it all happened and what could happen next.

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