The Full Time Report — Episode 85: Kairat's penalty marathon, Forest's big move, and the Barcola price tag (2026)

Episode guide

Eight Champions League qualifying second legs brought two penalty shootouts: Kairat Almaty beat Omonia Nicosia six-five on penalties after a one-one aggregate draw, while AGF Aarhus overcame Lech Poznan four-one on the night and then won the shootout after the tie finished five-five. 1 2 3

The episode also covers Red Star Belgrade's nine-nil aggregate win over Larne, the other Champions League qualifiers, and why there was no Europa League match on 29 July. The next Europa League second legs are scheduled for 30 July. 4 5

On the transfer desk: Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for Bradley Barcola, Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks for Ousmane Diomande, and Crystal Palace have discussed a free transfer for Takehiro Tomiyasu while checking his fitness. The briefing separates those reported stages from the latest Rodri and Randal Kolo Muani gossip. 6 7 8

There are also squad updates from Arsenal and Chelsea, including Jurrien Timber's rehabilitation update and Xabi Alonso's explanation of the experience and running power Chelsea want to add. Celtic captain Callum McGregor supplies the final word on standards and staying put. 9 10 11