Anton Toloui

Marc Skinner left Manchester United Women after talks about the club's future direction, with insufficient investment and disagreements over the team's strategy contributing to the split. INEOS has shifted away from its previous ambition of challenging for the Women's Super League title by 2028, instead prioritizing academy development and limiting transfer spending. The change comes as rivals including Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and London City Lionesses strengthen, while United have lost several established players. Skinner's achievements, including the 2024 FA Cup and a Champions League quarter-final appearance, are weighed against inconsistent performances, defensive frailties and poor results against leading rivals. The club is seeking a coach with a strong record of developing players, but the incoming manager will face immediate tests against Chelsea and Arsenal.

Barcelona are nearing a record-breaking €1.5m (£1.28m) deal to sign Manchester City forward Kerolin, which would mark the highest fee received by a WSL club. The move follows significant departures from Barcelona’s squad, including Alexia Putellas and Mapi Leon, as the WSL becomes increasingly attractive to top players. Despite modest raw goal numbers, Kerolin’s per‑90 performance metrics underline her attacking impact, reinforcing Barcelona’s intent to strengthen their forward line after losing several key players.