Manchester United sign Jade Moore in triple swoop on WSL deadline day

Manchester United made three significant signings on WSL deadline day in order to boost their title hopes, Marc Skinner bringing Diane Caldwell, Jade Moore and Signe Bruun to the club. England international Moore, who has previously played for Reading and Atlético Madrid, has signed a contract until the end of the season from Orlando Pride. The midfielder said that now is the right time to return to the English league.

“I’m delighted to be here at a club like Manchester United,” she said. “It’s a proud moment after a difficult period for me. It’s great to be back in this league too, I have a lot of experience in the WSL, having played in it for around a decade, and I think I can bring some of that to this team.”’

Caldwell’s contract will run until the end of the season and the Republic of Ireland defender joins after spending the 2021 campaign at North Carolina Courage. Striker Bruun, meanwhile, is a Denmark international and has signed on loan until the completion of the 2022-23 season from French club Lyon.United were not the only club to get deals over the line on the final day of the January window. Their close rivals Manchester City also secured an international close to the wire. Norway midfielder Julie Blakstad has joined Gareth Taylor’s side on a two-and-a-half year contract from Rosenborg, where tshe scored 17 goals in 35 appearances.Arsenal’s Viktoria Schnaderbeck has moved across north London in a loan agreement with Tottenham. The Austrian captain will compete for Spurs until the end of the season and manager Rehanne Skinner said the defender will bring stability. “Viki will help us to establish control both in and out of possession with her ball quality,” Skinner said.Aston Villa signed the defender Rachel