Eileen Gleeson: 'Playing at the top level will benefit Denise and Ireland'

O’Sullivan has been in America since 2016, joining North Carolina Courage a year later, for whom she’s captain but the looming expiration of her contract in November has raised speculation about her future

Denise O'Sullivan will be playing her football for Manchester United in the WSL next season.

Denise O’Sullivan joining Manchester United would, in some ways, benefit Ireland in the eyes of Eileen Gleeson.

United, who recently lifted the FA Cup at Wembley, are planning to break the grip three-in-row champions Chelsea have taken of the WSL and see the Corkwoman as a key component.