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.