The Impact of Mary Earps: How Manchester United's Unbelievable Goalkeeper is Shaping the Team's Success

Ella Toone praises the exceptional performances of Mary Earps for both Manchester United and England, while expressing her disappointment over Alessia Russo's departure from the club, which she considers a significant setback for the team. As a reminder, the Women's Super League transfer window concludes on September 14, with the season resuming on October 1 on We.

Manchester United narrowly missed out on winning the championship last season, finishing just two points behind Chelsea. In an effort to bolster their team, they have made notable additions to their squad during the summer transfer window. This includes signing Brazilian player Geyse Da Silva Ferreira from Barcelona and Welsh player Gemma Evans.

Following an exceptional performance in the World Cup, goalkeeper Earps garnered significant attention from a mystery club who made a record-breaking bid for her services. However, this offer was turned down by Manchester United, as they are determined to secure a contract extension for the talented player who recently won the Golden Glove award. Her current contract has one year left.

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During the Women's World Cup final, Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England, managed to block Spain's penalty kick. Toone, Earps' teammate from both the England national team and Manchester United, expressed admiration for Earps' performance in recent tournaments and her exceptional season with United, suggesting that she is likely to attract significant attention.

"She's one of the best keepers in the world at the moment.

"I'm glad we get to keep her, hopefully. She brings a lot of success to the team."

Arsenal completed the signing of England striker Russo in July, acquiring her on a free transfer from United after her contract had expired. This move came after the club's unsuccessful attempts to convince her to prolong her stay.

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Manchester United were unable to hold on to Alessia Russo this summer

"She is my closest friend, so it is always comforting to have someone by your side every day. However, this is something that often happens in football, and Alessia has now moved on. She is embarking on a new phase in her career," expressed Toone.

"I sincerely wish her the very best, as her departure will be greatly felt within the club. Not only was she an exceptional player, but she also brought immense value to the team spirit in the dressing room."

Manchester United's vast popularity and the desire of numerous players to join the club make it impractical to dwell on the matter. With this in mind, we hope to move forward and make significant progress in the upcoming season. The Women's Super League (WSL) has experienced a surge in attendance, viewership, and financial prosperity, following the success of England's national team in the Euros last year.

Clubs further exploit this opportunity during the transfer window by acquiring skilled players from other countries. For instance, Brighton has recently added Vicky Losada, the former captain of Barcelona, to their roster from Roma. Similarly, Chelsea has secured the talents of Catarina Macario, an American midfielder from Lyon. As a result, the overall quality of the game improves and contributes to its continuous growth.

Toone stated that every team in the league will present a challenging hurdle this year due to its significant growth and the attraction of highly skilled players. Following the success of the Euros, there was a noticeable increase in crowd size and attendance, and Toone hopes that this trend will repeat after the World Cup. The goal is to maintain fan support during club games and deliver an exciting performance for the spectators.