Melvine Malard is a French professional footballer who achieved considerable success with OL Lyonnes, winning four UEFA [Women’s Champions League](https://womenfootball.blog/womens-champions-league/) titles and two Division 1 Féminine championships. In September 2023, she joined Manchester United on loan, scoring seven goals during her time with the club. Impressed by her performances, the Red Devils made the deal permanent in July 2024.
Upon signing with Manchester United, Malard said: “I am truly very happy to be here, and to join this club and this city. I cannot wait to meet the fans and get started.”
According to [IRP](https://x.com/collectif_irp/status/1936856484018856010), Melvine Malard could be on the move again, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly exploring a loan deal to bring her to the French capital. As her contract with United runs until 2027, a permanent transfer may prove difficult, making a loan a more feasible option.
Manchester United have announced the departures of Aoife Mannion and Alyssa Aherne following the expiration of their contracts. Aoife Mannion joined Manchester United in 2021 and made 55 appearances for the club. She made a memorable debut against Reading, helping secure a 2–0 win at Leigh Sports Village. Alyssa Aherne is a graduate of the Manchester United Women’s Academy and signed her first professional contract in 2023—becoming the 21st player to do so since the academy’s reformation in 2018.
According to Emma Sanders, Manchester United are interested in Liverpool midfielder Fuka Nagano. The Japanese international’s contract with Liverpool expires at the end of June. Although Nagano has received multiple offers, she has yet to accept any.
Fuka Nagano joined Liverpool in 2023 from North Carolina Courage. She began her career with Urawa Reds and went on to play for Hyundai Steel Red Angels, Chifure AS Elfen Saitama, and Mynavi Sendai before moving to the NWSL.