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Manchester United’s Lucy Newell Joins Crystal Palace on Loan for Rest of Season

The 19-year-old continues her development path after a brief spell at Birmingham City.

Overview

  • Manchester United confirmed Newell’s loan to Crystal Palace through the end of the 2025/26 campaign, marking her second loan move this season.
  • Newell made four appearances for Birmingham City earlier in the campaign, with both clubs competing in the second tier.
  • Crystal Palace announced the deal and manager Jo Potter welcomed the defender, calling her a promising talent with useful experience.
  • Palace indicated Newell could feature as soon as Sunday’s WSL2 match against Durham, subject to selection.
  • The centre-back signed her first professional contract with United in October 2024, has yet to make a competitive first-team appearance, and has represented England at youth levels after earlier spells with Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion.