Devils in the Box - A Manchester United Podcast

TRANSFER ROUND-UP: Éderson Agrees Terms, Rashford & Ugarte Heading Out?

What a week to be a Red. In this episode, we break down Manchester United's massive financial turnaround following the release of the Q3 results. From cost-cutting wins to securing a 3rd-place finish, INEOS is finally balancing the books—even after a hefty £16.7m bill for parting ways with Ruben Amorim. Plus, the summer transfer window is heating up fast. We dive into the latest on a potential €45m deal for Atalanta’s midfield engine, Éderson, and the brewing £100m tug-of-war with Man City over Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson. What we’re unpacking: * The Financial Turnaround: How United posted a £37.7m operating profit and stayed firmly PSR compliant. * Rashford Leaving: Despite the reports of Barcelona paying €80 million to sign Gordon, other journalists are hinting the Rashford deal is still on. * The Éderson Engine: Why the Brazilian box-to-box midfielder is exactly what our new-look squad needs with four comps. * The £100m Battle: Can United beat City to the signature of Elliot Anderson before the World Cup deadline? We break down why the midfield marquee signing will not be a quick deal. Get Involved:Is Éderson the smart business we've been crying out for? And would you drop eighty-five million pounds on Tonali? Let us know in the comments! 🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United as we finally start to believe again. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE!Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or one of our other many platforms, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating to help push the pod!

REACTION: BRUNO MAKES IT 21 AGAINST THE GULLS

Episode 25: HISTORY MADE! 🔴 Bruno Breaks the Record, Slaying Brighton & Final Day Drama History has officially been written! Bruno Fernandes stands alone at the absolute summit of creative Premier League football. In this final-day reaction episode of Devils in the Box, Joe reacts to a magnificent 3-0 routing of Brighton at the Amex that summarises a 3rd-place finish for Michael Carrick's men. But today belongs entirely to our captain. With a sublime ball to break the deadlock, Bruno Fernandes registered his 21st assist of the campaign, officially shattering the single-season Premier League assist record and pulling ahead of footballing royalty in Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. We bow down to the skipper and debate where this historic carry-job ranks in modern football history. We also dive deep into the match performance itself. We break down an absolute masterclass from Patrick Dorgu, whose relentless energy on the flank and brilliant opening goal set the tone. We celebrate Bryan Mbeumo continuing his lethal form to double our lead before halftime, and look at how Bruno capped off his historic afternoon by tucking away a goal of his own to completely kill off the Seagulls. Finally, we track the utter chaos unfolding across the rest of the country on the final matchweek. We review a dramatic and highly entertaining end to the season for the rest of the league—from Chelsea's spectacular meltdown in a card-heavy defeat at Sunderland, to Spurs grinding out a tense win to seal their fate, and stable finishes for Bournemouth and Brighton to secure Europe. Get Involved: Is Bruno Fernandes's record-breaking, 21-assist campaign the greatest individual midfield season in Premier League history? 🔴 About Devils in the Box: Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United as we finally start to believe again. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE! Whether you're watching on YouTube or listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating to help push the pod! Up the Reds! #ManUtd #MUFC #PremierLeague #BrunoFernandes #MichaelCarrick #Brighton #PatrickDorgu #Mbeumo #Spurs #Chelsea #Sunderland #ManUtdNews

TRANSFER ROUND-UP: Ryerson, Hackney & World Cup Squads

The summer transfer window is officially open soon, and the rumours are already hitting overdrive! In this week's transfer episode of Devils in the Box, Joe breaks down the latest high-profile names dominating the Manchester United news cycle. We start by analysing the surprise link to Borussia Dortmund’s high-flying full-back Julian Ryerson. With potential defensive reshuffling on the horizon under Michael Carrick—heavily dependent on Noussair Mazraoui's future—we take a deep dive into Ryerson's staggering creative numbers in the Bundesliga this season and discuss the transfer likelihood using the brilliant transfer tracker by United Muppetiers [https://muppetiers-tracker.netlify.app/] (go follow them [https://x.com/muppetiers]!). Next, we shift our focus to the engine room. With reports whispering that Elliot Anderson is still leaning toward Manchester City despite Pep Guardiola's exit, we evaluate United’s next moves. We look at smart Premier League alternatives like West Ham's Mateus Fernandes and Bournemouth's progressive carrier Alex Scott, alongside the ultimate marquee dream target, Aurélien Tchouaméni. Plus, we react to an incredibly intriguing new link connecting Carrick with his former Middlesbrough midfield general, Hayden Hackney, who could be a lower cost depth option this summer. Finally, we look ahead to the international stage. We predict which Manchester United stars will book their tickets with England this summer, and send a massive congratulations to Matheus Cunha and Casemiro for officially securing their spots in Brazil's final squad. Get Involved:Out of all the midfield options discussed today—Mateus Fernandes, Alex Scott, Hayden Hackney, or Aurélien Tchouaméni—who is your number one priority for United to sign this summer? 🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United as we finally start to believe again. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE! [https://linktr.ee/devilsinthebox]Whether you're watching on YouTube or listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating to help push the pod! Up the Reds! #ManUtd #MUFC #TransferNews #PremierLeague #JulianRyerson #MichaelCarrick #HaydenHackney #Tchouameni #Casemiro #MatheusCunha #AlexScott #ManUtdNews

The Premier League Power Vacuum

🔴 Exploiting City’s Exit, Liverpool Turmoil & Alonso’s Chelsea The landscape of English football is about to completely fracture, and Manchester United are potentially positioned to exploit the chaos. In this forward-looking episode of Devils in the Box, Joe takes a look at the massive identity crises hitting our biggest rivals over the next few seasons and asks if Michael Carrick’s Reds can officially storm back into the title conversation. First, we dissect the monumental news that Pep Guardiola is officially leaving Manchester City at the end of the season. With Enzo Maresca heavily linked to succeed him and the legacy of the 115 financial charges completely paralyzing their long-term planning, is the City dynasty finally over? Next, we head down the M62 to break down the growing turmoil at Anfield. Reports suggest Liverpool's squad is losing faith in Arne Slot's rigid brand of football, and with senior stars looking unsettled, a massive collapse could be on the horizon. Finally, we look at the capital. Chelsea have pulled off a major coup by appointing Xabi Alonso, but how long will it take him to fix their chaotic squad? Plus, we react to rumors that Tottenham are prepared to completely throw their historic wage structure out the window next season to stay competitive. With all of our rivals undergoing massive transitions, has the door swung wide open for INEOS and Michael Carrick to rock the boat? Get Involved: With Pep Guardiola leaving City and Liverpool facing internal turmoil, which rival club do you think will drop off the hardest next season? 🔴 About Devils in the Box: Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United as we finally start to believe again. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE! Whether you're watching on YouTube or listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating to help push the pod! Up the Reds! #ManUtd #MUFC #PremierLeague #PepGuardiola #ManCity #ArneSlot #Liverpool #XabiAlonso #Chelsea #MichaelCarrick #TransferNews #INEOS

REACTION: BRUNO DEFORESTS NOTTS & GOODBYE CASE

The curtain falls on our home campaign at Old Trafford, and what an emotional afternoon of football against Nottingham Forest that saw us win 3-2 to guarantee 3rd place in the PL. In this episode of Devils in the Box, Joe reacts to a entertaining final home victory of the season under Michael Carrick. While the three points cap off an incredible turnaround under the gaffer, the real headlines were written in the history books. We celebrate our captain, Bruno Fernandes, who has officially equalled the all-time Premier League single-season record for the most assists, joining Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne at the absolute summit of creative football. We also say a bittersweet goodbye to a modern-day titan. With news breaking that Casemiro will be leaving Manchester United this summer, we reflect on his massive impact, his serial-winner mentality, and the legacy he leaves behind in the heart of our midfield. But it wouldn't be a matchday without some punditry drama. We call out Gary Neville for his bizarrely toxic and overwhelmingly negative commentary on Sky Sports today. Why is an ex-captain spending 90 minutes constantly being so negative, were we not supposed to enjoy football Gary? Finally, we break down the emotional post-match speeches delivered on the pitch by both Casemiro and Michael Carrick as they addressed the packed stadium. Get Involved:Do you think Bruno is our best ever payer post Sir Alex? 🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United as we finally start to believe again. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE!Whether you're watching on YouTube or listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating to help push the pod! Up the Reds! #ManUtd #MUFC #PremierLeague #BrunoFernandes #Casemiro #MichaelCarrick #NottinghamForest #GaryNeville #OldTrafford #ManUtdNews