Manchester United are described as “hopeful” of signing Brighton & Hove Albion top goalscorer Elisabeth Terland as her contract with the Seagulls nears its end.
The 22-year-old scored 13 of Brighton's 26 goals in the Women's Super League last season – only Khadija Shaw (21) to win the Golden Boot – and was instrumental in helping the club avoid relegation after struggling . mid-season struggles.
According to the BBCUnited are hoping to complete a deal to sign the Norway international on a free transfer before the upcoming international break in July.
The loss of Terland is a setback for the Seagulls with the departure of England midfielder Katie Robinson at the end of her contract. The club is still without a manager after sacking Melissa Phillips in February.
But Terland's arrival in Manchester comes amid intense scrutiny over new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's approach to the women's team, after admitting there was no set plan and that men were being prioritized.
It then emerged a few days later that the refurbishment of the men's training facilities at Carrington would result in the women being pushed out of the newly opened building and into temporary facilities to make room for the men while work continues in 2024/25.
Player departures are also starting to come. 90 min It was reported earlier this month that Paris Saint-Germain were “willing to do anything” to sign Mary Earps, and the latest report confirms a deal set to make her the world's highest-paid female goalkeeper is now close to being completed.
The exit of Lucia Garcia, who scored twice in United's FA Cup win over Tottenham last month, has also now been confirmed as he reaches the end of his contract. The 25-year-old Spaniard is reportedly set to head to Mexican champions Monterrey on a free transfer earlier this month and is currently on holiday in the country.
Although the final decision is yet to be taken, the BBC He also reported that there is a possibility that team captain Katie Zelem will also leave this summer.
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