​Manchester United Women have endured a challenging start to the summer. The club has recruited Spanish full-back Andrea Medina, who can also operate as a central defender, but she remains the only new signing so far this off-season. The departure list is lengthy, with experienced players such as Millie Turner, Leah Galton, and Hannah Blundell all leaving the club this summer. Lisa Naalsund has officially exited United as well, joining Turner at newly promoted Birmingham City. There is also widespread speculation that star striker Melvine Malard will move on, with Chelsea having had a bid accepted for the French international.
Fans of the Women’s team will hope that the board can secure additional reinforcements, while Marc Skinner’s squad has already laid out its plans for the upcoming season. The calendar for the new Women’s Super League season is due to be released on 30 July at 10:00 BST. The campaign is scheduled to begin sometime between 4 and 6 September.
Manchester United’s official website has outlined how the squad will prepare for the start of the new term. It announced that the Women’s team will head to Spain for a pre-season training camp, part of the preparations for the 2026/27 campaign. The article noted that Marc Skinner’s Reds will have the opportunity to train abroad and will play a behind-closed-doors friendly against Barclays Women’s Super League 2 side Newcastle United. That fixture is set to take place in Murcia, between 14 and 19 August.
In pre-season, United also traded in experiences from the previous year, having faced Real Betis in Spain last summer and delivering an emphatic 8-0 victory. The club’s approach to the summer slate reflects a mix of potential departures, hopeful arrivals, and a strategic plan to hit the ground running when the season begins.
The situation remains dynamic, with fans hoping for further updates on fresh signings to bolster the squad ahead of the new campaign. As the club continues its recruitment drive, supporters will be watching closely for any signings that could help maintain both domestic momentum in the Women’s Super League and a stronger run in cup competitions. The club’s communications emphasize preparation and testing in a European pre-season environment, underscoring a commitment to competitive readiness as the season approaches.