Ryan Connolly
Sports Reporter
Ryan Connolly is the Sports Reporter at The Manchester Daily, covering the city’s sport — from United and City to the wider football pyramid, plus cricket, rugby and grassroots clubs across Greater Manchester.
He follows the fixtures, the results and the stories off the pitch that matter to Manchester’s supporters.
Ryan’s latest articles
Man Utd turn down chance to sign Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly as Rodri edges closer to City exit
United and Chelsea have both rejected the opportunity to sign the Arsenal teenager at his £45 million valuation. Meanwhile, Rodri looks set to leave Manchester City with Barcelona preparing a second bid.
'There's no one better': Rashford returns to Man Utd squad as Carrick prepares reunion in Dublin
The forward has not played for United in the Premier League since December 2024. Michael Carrick, who was captain for Rashford's debut in 2016, confirmed: "Marcus is part of that" full squad heading to Dublin.
Man Utd dealt double blow as Tchouameni stays at Real Madrid and Lucumi closes in on Juventus move
United's search for a third midfielder and a centre-back has hit the wall, while Manchester City are exploring a deal for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez as both Rodri and Reijnders could leave the Etihad.
Man Utd working on deal for Leicester teenager Page after he is named EFL's best young talent
The 18-year-old midfielder has already made 21 senior appearances for the Foxes and was named EFL Apprentice of the Year. Arsenal and Aston Villa are also interested.
Barcelona raise Rodri bid to £51m as Maresca insists City midfielder will return for Community Shield
City rejected Barcelona's initial £38.5m offer and want upwards of £60 million, but Rodri is understood to prefer a move to the Camp Nou over Real Madrid. Maresca says: "On August 14 he will be back."
Mount and Heaton injured in PSG draw as Carrick offers Rashford olive branch and United's midfield hunt splits the boardroom
Mount was taken off as a precaution and Heaton suffered a hamstring injury in the 1-1 draw in Gothenburg. Carrick confirmed Rashford, Mainoo and Martinez will rejoin next week. Behind the scenes, Vivell and Wilcox disagree on the club's next midfield signing.
Man Utd confirm Vitek sale to Middlesbrough as goalkeeper targets Premier League promotion
The 22-year-old Czech leaves Old Trafford without making a competitive appearance and says the "mission is clear: to go to the Premier League."
Man City sign Rulli for £1.7m as Maresca takes captaincy decision into his own hands
The Argentina goalkeeper returns to the Etihad a decade after his first spell to replace James Trafford. City fans may remember him for breaking United hearts in the 2021 Europa League final shootout.
Vitek and Bayindir book medicals as Ornstein says Hall won't leave Newcastle despite United's £60m offer
Both goalkeepers are closing in on exits, with Vitek heading to Middlesbrough for £7m and Bayindir joining Celta Vigo on loan. But United's top left-back target Hall is going nowhere, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein.
'A dream come true': Man Utd Women confirm Eva Olid as new manager after title-winning Hearts spell
The Spaniard has signed a two-year deal after transforming Hearts from bottom of the table to Scottish champions. Her attacking 3-4-3 system produced 85 goals last season, more than any other SWPL side.