Shaun Connolly

What can Carlos Baleba offer Ruben Amorim at Manchester United Having sent shockwaves throughout the North East, an Ineos-inspired Manchester United have set their sights on Carlos Baleba.

🗣️Ruben Amorim believes Carlos Baleba possesses the capabilities to forge a league-leading midfield partnership with Kobbie Mainoo.

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Roy Keane | A Legacy of Leadership, Passion, and Controversy Roy Keane is one of football’s most iconic and polarising figures - with a career defined by unparalleled passion and fierce leadership.

Turning 54, what about it? Do you want a party or something!?

Happy Birthday to one of the greatest to ever do it. 🇮🇪

It’s almost a year to the day that Mark McGovern ✍🏻 about Roy Keane and his amazing career. Check it out 👇🏻

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🗣️ @shaunconnolly85.bsky.social explains the financial situation at #MUFC & Chelsea’s growing determination to complete a package for Alejandro Garnacho.

Listen to the full episode from the link 👇🏻or anywhere you get your podcasts.

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Manchester United enjoy penalty triumph against Fiorentina Manchester United finished their pre-season duties with a draw against Fiorentina, before penalty shootout success sealed the Snapdragon Cup.

🗣️ Amorim made five changes to his starting XI that faced Everton in the Premier League Summer Series, with the Portuguese again opting to begin without Hojlund – a telling feature of the day.

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Benjamin Sesko completes Manchester United move Manchester United have completed the signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, finalising a trio of formidable attacking recruits.

🗣️ Notably, Sesko rejected the allure of a more lucrative salary and Champions League football, and instead prioritised the prospect of spearheading a Manchester revolution with the 20-time champions of English football.

#MUFC #Sesko

Manchester United to honour David de Gea before Fiorentina test The Manchester United faithful will entertain Fiorentina for a final pre-season outing, with David de Gea set to steal much of the spotlight.

🗣️ Fittingly, before our fifth and final pre-season test, United have confirmed they will honour De Gea’s time in Manchester with a pre-match presentation led by captain Bruno Fernandes.

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I applaud confidence, but there’s a fine line between that and arrogance. Garnacho has ample room for growth, but his attitude may never allow it.

His Premier League portfolio is telling👇🏻

24/25 | 84 shots, 6 goals
23/24 | 100 shots, 7 goals
22/23 | 24 shots, 3 goals

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@shaunconnolly85.bsky.social covers everything from Benjamin Sesko to Carlos Baleba and Senne Lammens, the finances behind the transfers, your questions and more.

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I’d tend to agree, Kyle.

Manchester United retain a serious interest in Senne Lammens and have not ruled out the possibility of a summer move.

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🚨Manchester United have touched base with Brighton through intermediaries to explore the conditions of a possible deal for Carlos Baleba. [per @david_ornstein via @TheAthleticFC]

Brighton intend to retain the player this summer, but #MUFC should know if there is a chance in the coming days.

The unavoidable review of transfer fees, wages, and amortisation A relentless conversation regarding transfers, wages, and amortisation is a daily ordeal for football supporters and writers in 2025.

Many people regularly fixate on the transfer fee alone, without focusing on the impact of player wages.

We’ve previously highlighted the necessity for an allowance, but the 👇🏻 is a good reference point for those confused.

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Analysing the Manchester United midfield dilemma | Opinion Whilst sales are still required at Manchester United, Ruben Amorim is on the lookout for a midfield player to fit his intricate system.

🗣️ Ruben Amorim is said to be on the lookout for an ‘athletic’ midfield player to fit his intricate system.

Jerry Kelleher ✍🏻 Analysing the Manchester United midfield dilemma

#MUFC #Amorim #Baleba

Manchester United officially enter the race for Benjamin Sesko Following weeks of speculation and monotonous updates, Manchester United submitted an official offer for Benjamin Sesko on Tuesday morning.

🗣️ The prospect of a trio of Mbeumo, Cunha, and Sesko is superb on paper, particularly after the most limp of attacking displays throughout the previous campaign.

But there is more to consider for #MUFC

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🚨 #MUFC have submitted a bid of €75million plus €10m in add-ons for Benjamin Sesko.

[@David_Ornstein]

🗣️ @shaunconnolly85.bsky.social highlights Chelsea’s desire to complete a deal for Alejandro #Garnacho on Friday, two days before widespread reports surfaced.

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Manchester United lift Summer Series with Everton draw Ruben Amorim's Manchester United lifted the 2025 Premier League Summer Series trophy following a 2-2 draw with Everton in Atlanta.

🗣️ Although the usual suspects will respond in a typically unenthusiastic fashion, two wins and a draw seal the pre-season spoils for Amorim, ahead of a meeting with David de Gea and Fiorentina.

#MUFC #PLSummerSeries #Amorim

🚨 A first start for Bryan Mbeumo alongside Matheus Cunha.

Our starting XI to face Everton is in.

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Manchester United set to unleash Bryan Mbeumo against Everton Atlanta will provide a memorable setting for Manchester United as Bryan Mbeumo is set to make his long-awaited debut against Everton

🗣️ Ruben Amorim has resisted the urge to unleash his new attacker until the optimal moment, with subtle integration and fitness remaining the Portuguese tactician’s top priorities.

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It makes for a refreshing change of tone, Murshed.

Exploring expectations and reality for a Manchester United striker When you consider the expectations versus the variables in the North West, has Rasmus Hojlund been neglected at Manchester United

🗣️ Regardless of whether Rasmus Hojlund receives one final opportunity to lead the line, or if he is replaced by another like Benjamin Sesko, the situation at #MUFC is far more favourable for a striker today. That is an undeniable reality.

🗣️ @shaunconnolly85.bsky.social discusses the future of Alejandro Garnacho on the latest Theatre of Red podcast.

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An in-depth look at our pre-season, alongside talk about Benjamin Sesko, Rasmus Hojlund and more. Have a listen if you like. Goes great with a cuppa or a dog walk. 😉

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As I stated in April, Rasmus Hojlund has blocked out external noise and continued to work on his development, despite troubles on and off the field.

He has always wanted to stay, and this has never changed. The player loves the football club.

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Bournemouth brushed aside by impressive Manchester United Manchester United picked up their second win of the Premier League Summer Series, dispatching Bournemouth at a blustery Soldier Field.

🗣️ On an evening when Ruben Amorim made six changes to his starting XI, he was encouraged by a promising performance, with distinguished transitions complementing a relentless final-third press from the off.

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🚨 The team is in for our Chicago outing against Bournemouth.

No place in the matchday squad for Matheus Cunha or Bryan Mbeumo.

#MUFC #MUTOUR25

Manchester United make Chicago return for Bournemouth outing Chicago awaits the arrival of Manchester United ahead of their meeting with Bournemouth at Soldier Field for the second Summer Series outing.

🗣️ With the suggestion that the travelling contingent will have to wait a little longer to see their latest attacking recruit, a sense of positivity continues to emanate from a visibly leaner Manchester squad.

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🗣️ “Manchester United are prioritising a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko if they sign a striker this summer.” ~ @David_Ornstein via @TheAthleticFC

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Is Benjamin Sesko ready to lead a Premier League line Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ll be more than aware of Benjamin Sesko and the unstoppable wave of Premier League interest.

🗣️ Is Sesko destined to follow in the footsteps of Son Heung-min and Erling Haaland, or could he encounter the same struggles as Timo Werner or Christopher Nkunku?

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My pleasure.