Man United: Will Nikita Parris be a success for the Red Devils?

Man United have secured the services of Nikita Parris, but will the England star prove to be a success for the Red Devils? 

Parris has signed a two-year deal with United, having joined from fellow Women’s Super League side Arsenal. 

The 28-year-old was part of the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 winning squad and will now link up with fellow England heroes Ella Toone, Mary Earps and Alessia Russo. 

As a former FWA Women’s Footballer of the Year, Parris will bring a wealth of WSL experience to United and appears to be a statement signing on paper. 

Yet, the 28-year-old endured a difficult time at Arsenal and played just six minutes at the Euros this summer. 

With that in mind, GiveMeSport Women assesses whether Parris is a shrewd bit of business or a recipe for disaster. 

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Having played for Everton, Man City and Arsenal, Parris arrives at United with bags of WSL experience. 

During her four-year spell with City, the forward was one of the most influential players in the league and also became a regular starter for England. 

By 2019, Parris’ stock was at an all-time high and she attracted the attention of European giants Lyon. 

The forward parted ways with the Citizens to sign for the French giants and left as the WSL’s all-time leading goalscorer. 

Though Gunners star Vivianne Miedema has now surpassed this tally, Parris remains one of the top 10 scorers in the league’s history. 

Therefore, United have themselves a player who is more than capable of netting a number of goals –– something they’ve desperately craved, with no players reaching double figures in the league last year. 

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