Manchester United's transfer window: A Euro 2025 star but more business needs to be done

Julia Zigiotti Olme of Manchester United Women poses after signing for the club at Carrington Training Ground on July 31, 2025 in Manchester, England.
Julia Zigiotti Olme is United's only signing (Image credit: Getty Images)

Manchester United are quickly becoming a club in the Women's Super League who have disappointing transfer windows.

United definitely still bring in stars but not at the rate of their rivals and this summer is shaping up to be a similar tale.

But who have they signed and who has left?

Manchester United's transfer window: One signing on the books

Julia Zigiotti Olme celebrating a penalty

Julia Zigiotti Olme scored a penalty against England (Image credit: Getty Images)

Manchester United have only announced one signing this summer which is significantly less than their direct rivals Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea.

They brought in Julia Zigiotti Olme on the 31 July, around two months after the window opened.

Marc Skinner clapping

Marc Skinner will have to bring in more talent this summer (Image credit: Getty Images)

The Sweden international, who competed at Euro 2025, signed a two-year deal.

Matt Johnson, Manchester United’s director of women’s football, told the club’s media channels: “Julia is one of Europe’s best defensive midfielders who brings a winning mentality and experience of competing in the top competitions.

“On the pitch she has an insatiable work rate, ability to win possession back for her team and creative passing range.

"This is a player the fans will enjoy watching this season.”

Aoife Mannion about to kick a ball

Aoife Mannion has left Manchester United (Image credit: Getty Images)

The question is if United will bring in any other talent this summer.

They are in the Champions League qualifiers in August and if they make it to the group stage they will need a bigger squad for rotation in different competitions.

The club have lost a few players too. Here are their full incoming and outgoings:

Manchester United's signings

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Player

Previous club

Type of transfer

Julia Zigiotti Olme

Bayern Munich

Undisclosed fee

Manchester United's departures

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Player

New club

Type of transfer

Aoife Mannion

Newcastle United

Free transfer

Jess Simpson

Southampton

Loan

Alyssa Aherne

Free agent

Free transfer

Sarah Rendell
Women's football editor

Sarah joined the FourFourTwo team in September 2024 in a freelance role. She also writes for The Guardian, BBC and Rugby World where she specialises in women's football and rugby. Sarah has a bachelors degree in English and a master's in newspaper journalism.

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