Aston Villa has secured the signing of goalkeeper Emily Ramsey on a free transfer. The 25-year-old, who had stints with Everton and Manchester United, has been recognized with England national team call-ups in 2021 and 2023, though she has yet to make her senior debut. Ramsey played a key role in Manchester United's promotion to the Women’s Super League during the 2018-19 season before moving to Everton, where she spent three years.

In a separate transfer development, Birmingham City, recently promoted to the Women’s Super League, announced the acquisitions of Millie Turner and Lisa Naalsund from Manchester United. Both transfers are believed to have involved fees close to £100,000 per player. Turner, a 30-year-old central defender, made 189 appearances for Manchester United across eight seasons and was integral to the club’s 2024 Women’s FA Cup victory alongside Naalsund.

Turner expressed enthusiasm about joining Birmingham City, highlighting the team’s collective spirit as a key attraction. “The way the girls fight for each other and play for each other, it’s something I really want to be part of,” she said. Matt Johnson, Manchester United’s director of football, praised Turner’s impact at the club, describing her as a consummate professional and strong leader who had been “vital” to the team’s successes.

These moves underscore Birmingham City’s ambition to strengthen their squad as they prepare for top-flight competition, while Aston Villa adds depth and experience to their goalkeeping options ahead of the upcoming season.