Official: United Women cut short another loan spell as awarding-winning academy graduate returns to club

Manchester United have recalled yet another of their young stars from loan this January.

Young stars being recalled

The month began with the recall of the duo Keira Barry and Evie Rabjohn from Sunderland Women.

United then brought back Emma Watson from her temporary spell at Crystal Palace.

Marc Skinner’s side have also been busy with outgoings, sending Hannah Blundell on loan to Everton and sealing a permanent switch away for Brazilian Geyse, who moved to Club América in Mexico.

The Red Devils have now made another decision regarding the future of one of their academy products.

Lucy Newell recalled

The 2024 academy player of the year was sent on loan to Birmingham City in the summer to gain first-team experience that she would not be guaranteed at United.

However, after failing to secure the minutes she would have wanted, the club’s official website reports that, “young Manchester United Women defender Lucy Newell has been recalled from her loan spell with Birmingham City.”

The 19-year-old made four appearances for the Blues, who sit second in the Championship.

Newell also spent part of last season out on loan at Blackburn Rovers and will now return to the Progress with Unity Stadium.

Young defender Lucy Newell has been recalled from her loan spell at Birmingham City. pic.twitter.com/mI4g6lsOh1

— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) January 14, 2026

Birmingham’s official website also added, “everyone at the Club would like to thank Lucy for her efforts and wishes her well for the future.”

Future

The club will now have to decide whether Newell will stay with the first team or seek another move away, either temporarily or permanently.

United will be in action once again this Sunday afternoon when they take on Burnley Women in the FA Cup.

Lucy Newell stats vs Tottenham in League Cup

Source: Sofascore
Featured image Joosep Martinson via Getty Images

The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social

The post Lucy Newell: Man United make key decision on starlet’s future appeared first on Man United News And Transfer News | The Peoples Person.