Birmingham City Women have pulled off a coup, snapping up Manchester United duo Millie Turner and Lisa Naalsund in a double swoop that's set the WSL ablaze! In what is being tipped as one of the summer's most eye-catching deals, City have managed to lure 30-year-old defender Millie Turner and Norwegian midfielder Lisa Naalsund (31) from Old Trafford, securing the pair for a combined six-figure fee.
Millie Turner, an England international with two caps under her belt, has been a stalwart at United, clocking up an impressive 189 appearances over eight years. Her big-game experience will be invaluable as City bid to bounce back to the top tier after a five-year absence. The defender's decision to sign a three-year deal sends a clear message that she's all in on this exciting project – and we can't wait to see her in action!
Naalsund, meanwhile, brings some serious pedigree of her own, having racked up 74 appearances and eight goals for United since joining from Braan in January 2023. The Norwegian international has also earned 39 caps for her country and is set to become an instant fan favourite with her dynamic playmaking skills.
For both players, the switch to St Andrew's seems to be a no-brainer, with Turner declaring: "This is where I want to be – it's an exciting project and I think there's no ceiling to what we can achieve here!" Naalsund echoed those sentiments, saying: "The club gave me a great feeling straight away. The people were really nice, and I feel like the future could be quite bright here."
These big-name signings are set to send shockwaves through the WSL, as Birmingham City look to make an instant impact back at the top level. With Turner and Naalsund on board, City's chances of success have just got a whole lot brighter – we can't wait to see what the new season holds for this revitalised squad!
It seems the transfer window has gotten off to a flying start for Birmingham City Women, with these two signings setting the tone for what promises to be an action-packed summer. Manchester United, meanwhile, are expected to reinvest the funds raised from the sales into their own squad – we'll be keeping a close eye on developments at Old Trafford as the new season looms large!