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This week’s episode is pure football chaos, the good kind. We kick things off by asking whether United should hijack Chelsea’s bid for Danny Welbeck, a move that would revive a local fan‑favourite storyline. On social media, we dive into whether City used United for engagement during the Elliot Anderson unveiling, and whether that proves they’re still the baby brother in Manchester’s never‑ending sibling rivalry.
Then we enter the influencer octagon, where Plettenberg and Romano decided to throw handbags at each other online. With United now signing players quietly, without tipping off journalists, we ask whether the club has finally plugged the leaks or simply chosen stealth mode for better engagement.
Pre‑season has given us a new storyline: the youth team are stealing the show. We break down who looks ready for first‑team minutes, who deserves high‑level loans, and who might be the next breakout star. Transfer rumours return with a bang as we explore whether Rodri to Madrid and Tchouaméni to United are back on the table.
We wrap with two big-picture debates: will the new rules stopping keepers from going down to waste time actually work, and will the updated finance regulations help EFL clubs or widen the gap even further. A packed episode full of drama, development, and delicious football discourse.

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"S03E03 - Youthful Preseason, Journalist Handbags & City still acting like the Little Brother" is an episode of Red Devil Rants: A Manchester United Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 10 min. Published July 29, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.