Two United Women both set for big move to same WSL rival this month – The Athletic

Everton Women are set to sign Manchester United Women midfielder Hayley Ladd permanently and Emma Watson on loan until the end of the season.

Ladd has been at United since 2019 when they played their first season in the Women’s Super League.

The experienced Welsh midfielder has played 110 times for the side and has scored 11 goals in all competitions for the Red Devils.

The 31 year old has found her gametime significantly reduced this season however as she has only played eight minutes of league action for Marc Skinner’s side.

Therefore, it was reported by The Athletic that she was looking for a January exit as she prepares to represent Wales in the Euro championship this summer.

The American publication now reports that she has already completed a medical at Everton in her pursuit of further time on the pitch.

“She is set to sign an 18-month contract at Everton with the option of a further year,” the outlet states.

“Her United contract was due to expire at the end of the season and Everton have paid an undisclosed transfer fee to sign her this month.”

A familiar face will be joining Ladd in Merseyside as 18 year old Emma Watson will also move to Everton, but only on loan.

The youngster’s United career got off to a horrible start in 2023 when she suffered an ACL injury playing for Scotland that kept her out of action for significant time.

She did score her first goal for the club last month however in a 5-3 win over Newcastle United in the League Cup.

The 18 year old will hope to get valuable first team minutes under her belt so she can come back and challenge more seriously for a spot in the first eleven at United in the next campaign.

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