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      Ayaka Yamashita talks of Ederson admiration and trophy hunger after sealing three-year Manchester City switch

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      AYAKA YAMASHITA is hungry to make a trophy-winning mark at Manchester City after sealing a three-year move to the WSL giants.And the goalkeeper is relishing being the first pro City female player to have the same shirt number as the club’s Prem stopper Ederson.Ayaka Yamashita has become the fourth Japan international player to join Manchester CityYamashita’s arrival follows the goalkeeper competing with Japan in the women’s football contest at the Paris OlympicsCredit: AlamyToday the Cityzens unveiled Yamashita, who began her senior career atJapanese side Tokyo Beleza in, as their newest signing in this summer’s transfer window.The deal for the shot stopper, who won six top tier titles in her country will run until the summer of 2027. Last year she was named as Japan’s Women’s Football League’s most outstanding player.This summer Man City, who hope to end their title dry spell with their last win coming in 2016, have boosted their attacking and midfield options.  Read More Football Stories Ex-Arsenal ace Vivianne Miedema and Japan forward Aoba Fujino are among the stars who have joined the side before the WSL’s returns in September.Yamashita’s switch from Japanese side INAC Kobe Leonessa sees her reunited at club level with her pal and City midfielder Yui Hasegawa.The keeper, who was part of the Japan side beaten 1-0 by Emma Hayes’ USA side at the Paris Olympics quarter-finals, will don the number 31 shirt.Like Ederson, who has lifted 17 major trophies with City including six Prem titles whilst wearing that number, Yamashita hopes to win big. Most read in FootballThe City keeper said: “During my time at Beleza, I used to play with Yui Hasegawa, who is here now, so she is very encouraging. “I’m really looking forward to playing with her again.”It’s also exciting to join a team with Ederson, whom I admire, and to wear the same shirt.”Last season was really close, I thought that while watching the games from Japan. “I want to support the team in winning titles and contribute to the team.”Because of my personality, I am very hungry. “I’ve won various trophies in Asia, but to level up myself, I felt the need to take on a challenge.”This is a famous club that everyone knows, and even now, it feels unbelievable to me.”Man City women’s managing director Charlotte O’Neill said: “Ayaka is an impressive goalkeeper and serial winner with an even more impressive number of domestic trophies to her name.”It has been a pleasure watching her on the world stage during her second Olympics these last few weeks”As we continue to evolve, having a player with attributes like Ayaka’s will help us challenge for honours for years to come.”Yamashita’s move comes three months after City were beaten to last season’s title on goal difference by Chelsea in Hayes’ final season at the Blues helm.Under Taylor the Manchester giants have taken battles for WSL supremacy to the wire last season and in 2021.Having won the FA and League Cups under their boss the team are eager to end their wait to win the title for the first time since 2016.Khiara Keating shone in goal for Man City last seasonCredit: PAYamashita joining the ranks will see highly-rated stopper Khiara Keating face competition for a starting spot in Taylor’s side.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe young Lioness has established herself as City’s number one between the sticks having impressed for the team last season Last term Keating won the WSL’s Golden Glove award by keeping nine clean sheets in 22 appearances. More

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      Lauren Hemp eager to get WSL title job done and backs Vivianne Miedema to be slick for Manchester City

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      LAUREN HEMP hopes to avoid an “edge of the seat” finish when Manchester City battle for next season’s WSL crown.And the forward, 23, is backing Vivianne Miedema to be a massive addition for City, just like her Dutch compatriot Jill Roord.Lauren Hemp hopes Man City can see off their rivals in the race for next season’s WSL titleCredit: GettyLast month the WSL side made former Arsenal star Vivianne Miedema their first signing in this summer’s transfer windowCredit: PAMan City boss Gareth Taylor has reinforced his attacking options by signing 20-year-old Japan forward Aoba FujinoIn seven weeks and two days, Hemp and her team-mates begin their push for a second Women’s Super League title for City when the WSL returns. Her side, who were runners-up last season, will battle to become champions with their last triumph occurring eight years ago. After the disappointment of being pipped by Chelsea due to goal difference, Hemp is hungry to see Man City come out on top next year.The Lioness, who signed a three-year contract extension in April, said: “We’re hoping to not make it edge of the seat towards the end of the season and hopefully get the job done.Read More Football Stories “We’ve seen over the last few years how much the women’s games has grown – especially the WSL.”It’s going from strength to strength each year and I’m very excited about the prospect of the title race”We’ve seen in recent years how it always comes down to the wire.”But it’s what you want to be involved in and I’m excited for whatever happens this season.”Most read in FootballThis summer’s transfer window has seen an array of talents join clubs across the top two tiers of women’s football.Players such as Spain forward Mariona Caldentey and England full-back Lucy Bronze have swapped Barcelona for moves to Arsenal and title holders Chelsea.And Man United boosted their attacking options by signing Norway striker Elisabeth Terland, who finished as last term’s third highest WSL scorer with 13 goals in 22 games. City have pulled off some major swoops of their own this summer. New additions include defender Risa Shimizu who joined from West Ham before suffering a knee injury during Japan’s 2-1 loss to Spain at the Paris Olympics on July 26. Today the club also strengthened their attacking ranks by signing Shimizu’s Japan team-mate Aoba Fujino. Memorable goals for the ex-Tokyo Verdy Beleza starlet include a stunning angled strike against Spain when Japan beat them 4-0 in the World Cup group stage last July. But arguably the biggest signing for City this summer is Miedema. The prolific forward joined as a free agent after leaving Arsenal at the end of last season after seven years.The 28-year-old. signed on a three-year deal last month, is currently the WSL’s all-time leading scorer.  And her move follows a couple of injury-disrupted seasons. Jill has been a massive player in our squad and hopefully Viv will be the same.Lauren Hemp on Vivianne MiedemaLast October Miedema made her long-awaited return to action after rupturing a knee ligament in December 2022. And in March the Netherlands ace underwent a minor knee operation which kept her out of match action for several weeks. However Miedema, who started in three of the nine WSL games she played in last term, netted on her final Arsenal appearance in May – a 5-0 defeat of Bristol. In the seven years she has played in England following a move from Bayern Munich, Miedema has scored 125 goals in 172 Gunners appearances.A season-opening clash between Arsenal and Man City could see her battle her old side at the Emirates on September 22. And Hemp is confident the player, whose compatriots Roord and Kerstin Casperij, have impressed for City, will also make her mark. She adds: “She’s a great signing and I’ve looked up to her for quite a long time in my career. “She went on to do amazing things for Arsenal.”Having her in the squad is exciting and everyone’s looking forward to that. “I’m glad we got the signing in over the line and hopefully she’ll bring a lot to the team. “Her fellow Dutchy in Jill has been a massive player in our squad and hopefully Viv will do the same.”This summer Hemp has been spending time in her home town of North Walsham. One Tuesday she was spotted watching her former club Norwich City play Wroxham Women, and posed for pictures with fans following the Canaries’ 5-0 win. Football aside, Hemp recently made a brief return to the cricket field in July. The England forward is backing the ‘Everyone In campaign’ led by KP Snacks to encourage people to get more active by taking up the sport.During her years as a Norwich City youth player, Hemp juggled playing football alongside cricket for Norfolk Women.At 16, the WSL star faced a tough choice on which sport to pursue.She opted to join Bristol City in 2016 after eight years with Norwich, including one season playing for the club’s elite boys’ team. Hemp said: “I was heavily involved in the England youth set-up with football.”It was probably around the time when I was deciding where I was going to continue playing football. “That ended up being at Bristol, when I moved home and went to college when I was about 16.“It was around then I realised I can’t do both. In the summer, I’d play a lot of cricket and in the winter, it’d be more to do football.”I love both sports and it was a hard decision at the time. But I’m very grateful that I ended up choosing to play football.”Last month Hemp took part in a cricket training session for children in ManchesterLast month Hemp, whose pals include Manchester Originals wicket keeper and batter Ellie Threkeld, took part in a cricket masterclass for children.The session at Cheetham Hill Sports Club, Manchester, was hosted by KP Snacks’ prior to the start of The Hundred. Games taking place this month as part of the 100-ball cricket contest include Manchester Originals’ clash with the Northern Superchargers. Both sides will go toe-to-toe at Headingley in Leeds this Sunday.Hemp adds: “I seem to watch a lot of matches whether that be tests or T20 games, which are on TV on SkyREAD MORE SUN STORIES “I’ve stuck it on while I’ve got free time in the afternoon.”This includes Ellie and the girls from the Manchester Originals. I like to see them do well.”Hemp’s pal Ellie Threkeld (pictured centre-left), also took part in the training session held as part of a campaign to promote The HundredThe Hundred – Women’s FixturesSaturday 3 August 11:00 – Birmingham Phoenix vs Southern Brave (Edgbaston) 14:30 – Trent Rockets vs Welsh Fire (Trent Bridge) Sunday 4 August 11:00 – London Spirit vs Ovals Invincibles (Lords) 14:30 – Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals (Headingley)Monday 5 August 15:00 – Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave (Sophia Gardens)Tuesday 6 August 11:30 – Manchester Originals vs Oval Invincibles (Emirates, Old Trafford) 15:00 – Birmingham Phoenix vs Northern Superchargers (Edgbaston) Wednesday 7 August15:00 – Trent Rockets vs London Spirit (Trent Bridge) Thursday 8 August 11:30 – Welsh Fire vs Northern Superchargers (Sophia Gardens) 15:00 – Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave (The Oval) Friday 9 August 15:00 – London Spirit vs Manchester Originals (Lords) Saturday 10 August 11:00 – Southern Brave vs Trent Rockets (Utilita Bowl) 14:30 – Welsh Fire vs Birmingham Phoenix (Sophia Gardens)Sunday 11 August 11:00 – Oval Invincibles vs London Spirit (The Oval) 14:30 – Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers (Emirates Old Trafford) Monday 12 August15:00 Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets (Edgbaston)Tuesday 13 August 15:00 – Northern Superchargers vs London Spirit (Headingley) Wednesday 14 August 11:30 – Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire (Utilita) 15:00 – Trent Rocket vs Oval Invincibles (Trent Bridge) Thursday 15 August 15:00 – Birmingham Phoenix vs Manchester Originals (Edgbaston) Sunday 18 August 14:15 – Final (Lords) More

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      Daphne van Domselaar eager to win silverware with Arsenal after sealing permanent switch from Aston Villa

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      DAPHNE VAN DOMSELAAR talked up hopes of acheiving big things with Arsenal after sealing a permanent move from Aston Villa today.  The Dutch goalkeeper, 24, had been heavily linked with a Gunners switch to according to reports in the Netherlands.Daphne van Domselaar sees Arsenal as the right club to be atCredit: GettyGunners boss Jonas Eidevall believes the Netherlands-born shot stopper will be a strong addition to his squadCredit: GettyVan Domselaar’s move to the North London side brought her time with the Villans to an end after 13 months.The Netherlands international will wear the team’s number 14 shirt and compete with Manuela Zinsberger and Naomi Williams for a starting spot. And the length of her deal with Arsenal has not been publicly disclosed by the clubOf her Gunners transfer Van Domselaar said: “I’m really happy to be here.Read More Football stories”If you look at Arsenal – the players, the team, the stadium – it’s a huge club and I’m so excited to be part of this club.”I want to win trophies and achieve big things, and Arsenal is the right place for me to do both.”I can’t wait to play at Emirates Stadium in front of all the supporters and show what I can do.”Van Domselaar, who began her senior playing career at Dutch top-flight side FC Twente in 2017, is regarded as one of Europe’s rising goalkeeper stars.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSShe made 106 appearances for Twente, during her six years at the club, winning three league titles and five domestic trophies. The ex-Villa keeper helped the Netherlands reach the last eight of the 2022 Euros after replacing injured team-mate Sari van Veenendaal in the contest’s group stage.Last term saw Van Domselaar make 14 WSL appearances for Villa, before her season was cut short by a hip operation.Along with Mary Earps the Netherlands international was also one of two goalkeepers nominated for last year’s Women’s Ballon d’Or award.Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall said: “She is a top goalkeeper and already has considerable experience on some of the biggest stages. “We believe she has a great deal of potential for future development, too.”Van Domselaar will wear Arsenal’s number 14 shirtCredit: Getty”Daphne will further strengthen our goalkeeper unit alongside Manuela and Naomi.”She will be a strong addition to the team as we prepare for an important new season.”READ MORE SUN STORIESVan Domselaar marked her Arsenal switch by meeting five young goalkeepers from the Under 10s and Under 11s girls section of the club’s academy. The players named Caitlin, Liv, Brooke, Ines and Ciara all took part in a drills session with first team goalkeeper coach Seb Barton. More

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      WSL weeks away from start of new era under football body led by former Nike director

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      A club-owned organisation taking charge of women’s football’s top two tiers in England is set to be up and running from next season.The body named NewCo, will take over management of the WSL and Women’s Championship before the September start of the 2024-25 campaign.NewCo will take from the FA as the body in charge of the Women’s Super League from next seasonCredit: AlamyThe club-owned body intends to establish an advisory group for fans as part of its plans for the women’s game’s top two tiersCredit: PAIts takeover is set to be completed ahead of the Women’s Championship resuming on September 7-8 and WSL matches commencing two weekends later.The move will see NewCo take up the reins from the FA following the authority being in charge of the WSL and second tier since 2010 and 2014.It will also come ten months after the appointment of former Nike director Nikki Doucet as NewCo’s chief executive.Over the past 14 years the FA has overseen the development and professionalisation of both divisions.Read More Football Stories This includes leading the brokering of multimillion pound domestic broadcast deals for WSL games to be aired on Sky Sports and the BBC.NewCo’s first board meeting will be held in September and followed by an inaugural gathering for their shareholders in October.There are also plans to establish a fans’ advisory group at a date yet to be specified.A number of senior officials have been hired to support the running of NewCo. An interim chief marketing officer is in post and chief football officer has been recruited.Most read in FootballFrom next season WSL games will be available to watch on YouTube in addition to Sky Sports and the BBCCredit: GettyAnd a chief revenue officer is due to start working for the organisation on September 2.NewCo’s takeover of the women’s games’ top two divisions will coincide with WSL matches being streamed on YouTube next season. Although league fixtures will transition from being aired on FA Player, the online platform will continue to host live Women’s FA Cup games. More

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      Lucy Bronze confirms Chelsea move and return to England’s top-flight after Barcelona exit

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      LUCY BRONZE has joined Chelsea on a free transfer after leaving three-time Women’s Champions League winners Barcelona.The England defender’s move to the WSL title holders comes three weeks after her contract with the Catalan giants ended.Lucy Bronze has joined Chelsea after a trophy-laden two-year stint with BarcelonaBronze’s move comes a day after the Lioness helped European champions England automatically qualify for next year’s Women’s EurosCredit: GettyBronze, who has won five Champions League trophies, will hope to do so for a sixth time with ChelseaCredit: GettyHer switch was confirmed by Chelsea a day after she helped England automatic qualify for next year’s Euros in SwitzerlandThe 125-capped right-back, 32, and her team-mates hope to win the tournament for the second time in a row following their 2022 triumph.Bronze’s transfer will see her return to the Women’s Super League for the first time since leaving Man City two years ago to play in Spain.It will also see her link up with her England team-mates Millie Bright, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles, Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones.Read More Football StoriesThe defender, who has won three WSL titles, describes her Chelsea move as “surreal”.Bronze said:  “I’m really excited to be back in England.”My family are so excited as well to get to more of my games. “I’m excited to be in London, to see what the capital holds and to be at a club that is renowned for winning so many trophies.Most read in Football”To know I’m a Chelsea player still feels a little bit surreal. “It’s obviously a club I know so much about and have done for such a long time.”Over the course of a 17-year senior playing career which began in Sunderland in 2007 has lifted five Champions League trophies – two with Barcelona and three her former club Lyon.And the full-back has won three WSL titles in 2013, 2014 and 2016 during spells with Liverpool and Man City.  Blues general manager Paul Green added: “Lucy will bring leadership to the group. She is a serial winner and a versatile defender.”She has lots of experience and a winning mentality which we feel will fit well into the squad.”Bronze’s arrival at Chelsea follows a busy month of transfers for the Blues since new boss Sonia Bompastor took charge of the club.The ex-Lyon head coach has bolstered her midfield options with Julia Bartel and Oriane Jean-Francois joining from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Chelsea’s new additions include France forward Sandy BaltimoreCredit: GettyThis follows Melanie Leupolz’s departure for Real Madrid after four years with the Blues. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe club have also strengthened their attacking options by signing of France and former PSG forward Sandy Baltimore following Fran Kirby’s move to WSL rivals Brighton.Next season the team will chase an eighth top-flight title win and as well pushing to win the Champions League for the first time. More

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      Sarina Wiegman wishes Gareth Southgate the very best despite England win hurting her ‘orange heart’

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      SARINA WIEGMAN admits it hurt her “orange heart” to see England knock her Netherlands compatriots out of the Euros.But the Lionesses boss, 54, wished Gareth Southgate and his men the very best before their battle to become Europe’s new football kings.Sarina Wiegman’s players will play the Republic of Ireland at Carrow Road and Sweden in Gothenburg in their Women’s Euros qualifiers this monthCredit: GettyWiegman and her players watched the Three Lions beat the Netherlands in men’s Euros semis to set up a clash with Spain in the finalCredit: GettyThe Lioness boss sayes watching Ollie Watkin’s bag England’s semi-final winning goal hurt her orange heartCredit: GettyWiegman and England Women’s stars gathered around the TV to watch the Three Lions book their place in the men’s final in Berlin, Germany.Their 2-1 semis defeat of her compatriots, with Ollie Watkins netting the winner in Dortmund, set up England’s Sunday night showdown with Spain.The Wednesday night triumph for Southgate’s side’s preceded Wiegman’s players resuming their bid to automatically qualify for next year Women’s Euros.The Dutchwoman, whose team play the Republic of Ireland in a Euros qualifier at Carrow Road on Friday, said: “Of course I wish the very best for Gareth and his team, of course we are colleagues.Most read in Football”But it did hurt a little bit, my orange heart hurt.”Among the Lionesses sat alongside Wiegman watching the men’s heroics was Manchester City’s Lauren Hemp.The in-form 57-capped forward, 23, joked it was odd to watch along with her Netherlands-born national team boss.Hemp, 23, said: “It was a great result. It was weird watching it (with Sarina) I guess but it was a really good game.Most read in Football”England left it to the last minute like they always do which is exciting.”They’ve got their game at the weekend and we’ve got two very important games coming up so it would be nice to share that success and get a couple of wins.”The Lionesses, who won the women’s contest two years ago, hope to become the first England side to win back-to-back European Championships.Seeing the Three Lions reach successive men’s finals has spurred on Hemp’s hope to help her side triumph in the women’s tournament again.She adds: “It’s so nice to see the men doing well and it does make us relive those special moments.”When we won the Euros that was probably the best day of my life and we want to do the same next year. “That starts from the qualifiers now.”Although level on points with second-placed Sweden, England are currently third in their group in League A.Only the top two teams automatically qualify for next year’s Euros.Their last two qualifiers resulted in a loss and a win against group A3 leaders France.For former Norwich youth player Hemp, an England victory at the Canaries’ home ground would be extra special.The in-form foward said: “Of course I’m so excited to be back home.”It’s obviously nice seeing the pitch again and training on it. “I’m really excited for the game and it’s sold out so that’s even better.”Wiegman says her squad is in a good place with all players training ahead of her team’s next two games.Lauren Hemp hopes she and her Lionesses team-mates will have the chance to relive the experience of winning the EurosCredit: GettyThe England chief has no fitness concerns regarding goalkeeper Mary Earps who has recovered following a minor hip injury READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever full-back Niamh Charles is unlikely to be able to play both matches.Wiegman added: “Coming from the place where Niamh comes, we know she can’t play two times for 90 minutes.” More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Vivianne Miedema seals three-year switch to Manchester City and hopes ‘best years are still to come’

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      VIVIANNE MIEDEMA hailed her stunning Manchester City move as the “best fit” for her after joining the WSL giants as a free agent today.And the former Arsenal star, 27, is hopeful her best years on the pitch are still to come after sealing a three-year move to the Cityzens.Vivianne Miedema sees Manchester City’s football style as a good fit for herThe Netherlands forward’s contract with Man City will run until the summer of 2027Miedema’s move as a free agent comes two months after her departure from Arsenal after spending seven years with the GunnersCredit: PAHer contract with her new club will run until the summer of 2027. The Netherlands all-time record goal scorer had been heavily linked with the Manchester giants following her departure from the Gunners in May, after seven years at the club.The prolific forward will wear City’s number six shirt previously donned by ex-Cityzens skipper Steph Houghton before her retirement at the end of last season.Her switch to a team, pipped to the WSL title on goal difference by champions Chelsea last term, is a huge coup for boss Gareth Taylor’s side.Read More Football StoriesIt is also one of the biggest moves in this summer’s transfer window A window that has also seen London City Lionesses sign Kosovare Asllani, England star Fran Kirby join Brighton, and Mary Earps sign for Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Manchester United.In an interview for Man City’s web site, Miedema said:  “When I first heard Man City were interested, I thought, ‘ooh, that’s really interesting’.“They’re one of the clubs I’ve always followed to make sure they are doing well.Most read in Football“I’ve followed their development and with those two points together and the way they play football in the WSL made it, in the end, a pretty easy choice for me.”Having thought really hard about my future after leaving Arsenal, the main thing that popped up was that I want to be at a team that’s playing good football.”In women’s football right now City have got a clear philosophy.“They did really well last season and if I look at the way I want to play, it really suits this. “In the end it’s obviously a massive bonus that I do stay in the WSL. I think it was the best fit for me.”Miedema, regarded as one of world’s best strikers, is currently Arsenal’s all-time record scorer in the WSL having netted 126 goals for her old club.The player, is also currently the all-time top scorer in the WSL having netted 80 goals in the division.Last season saw Miedema’s game time hampered by injury following her return to match action last October from an 11-month spell out with an anterior cruciate ligament rupture.She made 14 appearances for the Gunners last term and also underwent minor knee surgery in March which kept her sidelined for several weeks. If I get back to my best again we can achieve really nice things together.Vivianne MiedemaDuring her time with Arsenal, Miedema won four major trophies including a WSL title back in 2019.And the Dutch forward, who won the Euros in 2017 in a Netherlands side then managed by Sarina Wiegman, hopes to bring her best form to her new team.Miedema adds: “I’m only 27 and I haven’t played as much football as I have wished over the last two years, but I hope my best years are still to come and I hope that’s here at City.“I hope to be able to help the team as much as I can do. “I am just really excited to be part of the team and for the girls to hopefully help me and get me back to my best.”If I get back to my best again then we can achieve really nice things together.”Miedema’s Man City move will see her join Netherlands team-mates Jill Roord and Kerstin Casperij at the club.The forward is due to link up with her national team this month before their Women’s Euros qualifier games against Italy and Norway on 12th and 16th of July.Miedema’s switch sees her renunited with her old Arsenal team-mate Jill RoordCity Women’s boss Taylor said: “We’re really looking forward to welcoming Viv to City and seeing her flourish over the next three years. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Our ambition is to compete on the highest stage and for the highest honours, and Viv is aligned to this desire. “She’s a top talent that I’m excited to work with as she’s a player I’ve always admired. Viv will be a real asset to the team.”  More

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      Katie Zelem leaves Manchester United after six years with the Women’s Super League side

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      KATIE ZELEM is the second senior player to leave Manchester United Women with the midfielder departing this month.The England ace’s exit comes a day after forward Lucia Garcia’s departure with goalkeeper Mary Earps also reportedly set to leave.Katie Zelem captained the Man United side that won a Women’s FA Cup for the first time in the team’s history this yearCredit: GettyZelem played 161 times for the Red Devils after rejoining the club in 2018Credit: GettyThe midfielder, who has 12 England caps, was part of the Lionesses squad that reached the 2023 Women’s World Cup finalCredit: GettyEarlier today the club paid tribute to Zelem, 28, who made history last month becoming the first Red Devils skipper to lift the Women’s FA Cup.  The lifelong Man United fan, whose contract at the end of June, spent six years with the side making 161 appearances and netting 32 goals.Her departure comes in a week in which the Manchester giants have faced criticism over plans to move their WSL aces to portable buildings at their Carrington training ground. The training complex is undergoing a £50million renovation with club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe talking of wanting to “create a world class environment for teams to win”.Read More Football StoriesWith United men’s indoor facility being revamped, their women’s squad are reportedly being moved out of their state-of-art base which will be used by the club’s Prem side next season.Zelem, who was born in Manchester began her Red Devils’ journey in the club’s Girls’ Centre of Excellence at eight, playing in their academy until 2013.With United not having a senior women’s side due to the team being disbanded in 2005, Zelem joined rivals Liverpool whose players then included England ace Lucy Bronze.The midfielder went on to win back-to-back WSL titles under head coach Matt Beard during her four-year spell in Merseyside before joining Juventus for one season in 2017.Most read in FootballA year later Zelem returned to Manchester to join a Red Devils re-established back in 2018 with Casey Stoney appointed as head coach.She helped the team win promotion from the Championship to the women’s top-flight in 2019 and captained them to a 4-0 FA Cup final triumph over Tottenham last month.The midfielder’s England team-mate Earps, 31, is expected to leave United during the summer transfer window with the goalkeeper heavily linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.England forward Nikita Parris is rumoured to be leaving Man United this summerCredit: GettyAnd Nikita Parris, 30, is rumoured to be another high-profile player linked with a summer move away from United.Last month The Athletic reported the Lioness had turned down a megabucks move to US top-flight club North Carolina Courage.It is claimed the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side wanted Parris to join before their division’s April 19 transfer deadline. More