Man Utd chaos saw Russo join Arsenal & Earps wants out, but also 9 new arrivals
It has been a summer of chaos for Manchester United — both good and bad.
Their transfer window started with the high-profile departures of Alessia Russo and Ona Batlle, who left on free transfers.
United tried and failed to convince both players to stay. Russo joined Arsenal, who had attempted to sign her in January only for two world record bids to be rejected by United, while Batlle signed for Barcelona.
After their most successful season, which included a first FA Cup final and Champions League qualification, it appeared United were going backwards rather than forwards. But as the transfer window shut on Thursday night, the club had brought in a total of nine players — four of which were announced on deadline day.
United’s business includes the signing of Brazilian striker Geyse from Barcelona, World Cup Golden Boot winner Hinata Miyazawa and Spanish midfielder Irene Guerrero. The club also held on to England goalkeeper Mary Earps, who was wanted by Arsenal.
So, did United have a good transfer window? In many ways, the answer is yes. The signings they brought in add quality and depth — both of which will be important if they are to progress in Europe and compete for the WSL title.
One thing United have done really well is recruit talented young players on free transfers. Emma Watson, 17, and Evie Rabjohn, 18, both came in this summer and have incredibly bright futures ahead of them.
But while United have done much good in this window, agents still speak of a disorganised structure behind the scenes and there is much frustration with the way the club do business.
Whether Earps would stay or go became the transfer saga of the summer. The club’s stance was clear throughout the window —the goalkeeper was not for sale at any
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