United Eyes Top Brighton Striker Elisabeth Terland in Search for New Talent
Elisabeth Terland scored 15 goals in 28 appearances for Brighton last season, making her the top-scorer for the team. Now, Manchester United is looking to sign her on a free transfer from Brighton. The 22-year-old Norwegian international was the top scorer for Brighton in all competitions, including scoring the opener in a 2-2 draw against United in the WSL.
United has already lined up several targets to potentially replace some high-profile players who are set to leave the club. One such player is Mary Earps, who is expected to join Paris St-Germain after rejecting a contract offer from United. Despite lengthy negotiations, Earps felt that the terms offered by United did not reflect her standing in the WSL. Another player, Lucia Garcia, is set to join Mexican champions Monterey this summer. Garcia scored two goals in United’s Women’s FA Cup final victory over Tottenham in May.
The uncertainty surrounding Katie Zelem’s future at the club remains as she is yet to make a decision about her contract expiring at the end of this month. As United prepares for the upcoming season, they will be looking to make strategic signings to strengthen their squad and remain competitive in the WSL.
United has been actively seeking out new talent and has already expressed interest in signing Terland from Brighton. The young striker has been impressing with her performances on and off the field and would be a valuable addition to any team looking to compete at a high level.
Brighton may be reluctant to let go of Terland as she has been one of their key players over the past few seasons, but if they can negotiate a deal that benefits both parties, it could be an exciting move for both clubs.
Overall, Manchester United will need to make smart decisions about which players to sign and keep if they want to succeed next season in what promises to be another challenging campaign for teams competing at the highest level of women’s soccer.
