Man United: Are Marc Skinner’s side Champions League contenders this season?

Manchester United Women have been busy in the transfer market this summer, but are these new additions enough to help them secure Champions League football this season? 

United finished fourth in the Women’s Super League earlier this year –– five points behind rivals Manchester City in third. 

At one stage the Red Devils had been leading the race for European football but a few lacklustre performances near the end of the season cost them dearly. 

As the new season nears, United have been made a number of additions to bolster their squad, including some experienced WSL campaigners and talented overseas stars. 

France defender Aissatou Tounkara is the latest to sign for Skinner’s side. The 27-year-old joins on a two-year deal from Atletico Madrid. 

Tounkara has made 35 appearances for France and helped Les Bleus reach the semi-finals of Euro 2022. 

But Tounkara is not the only name of note to join United in this transfer window. 

GiveMeSport Women assesses the Redi Devils’ business so far and considers whether they can be European contenders this year. 

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United have made seven signings this summer so far and while some of these include youngsters for the future, there are plenty of additions that have caught the eye. 

Full-back Maya Le Tissier has joined from Brighton and looks destined to be an England star one day. 

The 20-year-old already has four years worth of WSL experience and will slot straight into Skinner’s side. 

Adrianna Leon is another with WSL pedigree and while her goal record is perhaps underwhelming, she is extremely talented on the ball. 

United’s most high-profile signing is no doubt Nikita Parris. The Lionesses star is one of the WSL’s