Manchester United Women are on the brink of signing Swedish winger Monica Jusu Bah from Hacken. The Athletic reported this week that a deal has been agreed for a transfer fee exceeding £400,000.
Jusu Bah, 23, is set to join the Women's Super League side after three seasons with Hacken. She helped the Swedish club win the Damallsvenskan last year and scored 25 goals in 95 total appearances. The Sierra Leonean-descent player has also earned two caps for the Swedish national team and brings experience from the UEFA Women's Champions League and Europa League. Her arrival addresses a specific need for a left-sided attacker identified by the club's management.
What does Monica Jusu Bah bring to Manchester United?
Monica Jusu Bah joins Manchester United Women with a proven track record of success in Sweden. She was a key part of the Hacken side that claimed the domestic title, and her goal contribution of 25 in 95 games demonstrates her attacking threat. Her contract at Hacken ran through December 2028, having signed a three-and-a-half year extension just last September, indicating the value her former club placed on her.
Manchester United's director of football operations, Ameesh Manek, previously informed the squad the club was recruiting a winger and a defender, describing the targets as "elite and experienced". Jusu Bah's profile fits that description. Her Champions League experience will be valuable for a United side that finished fourth in the WSL last season with 40 points from 22 games. You can view the full squad profile on our squad page.
How does this signing fit into United's summer rebuild?
The acquisition of Monica Jusu Bah is the latest move in a busy transfer window for Manchester United Women under new head coach Eva Olid. The club has already added defender Andrea Medina from Atletico Madrid and goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester City. These signings come alongside several high-profile departures, including winger Melvine Malard, who was the team's joint top-scorer in the WSL last season with six goals.
Other players who have left include Gabby George, Hannah Blundell, Millie Turner, Lisa Naalsund, and forward Leah Galton. This significant turnover creates both a challenge and an opportunity for Olid to shape her own team. The club scored 38 goals and conceded 22 last campaign, finishing 15 points behind champions Manchester City W. For a detailed look at the league table, visit our standings section.
What is the context for Manchester United's pre-season?
Manchester United Women's pre-season preparations have been difficult, with the team losing all three of their friendly matches. This period of transition, following Marc Skinner's departure by mutual agreement, has highlighted the need for new signings to integrate quickly. The club's recent form at the end of last season was LDDLW, showing inconsistency that the new recruits will aim to address.
With the new WSL season approaching, the focus will shift to how Olid blends her new signings with existing talent. The club is also reported to be looking to its academy for future talent, with forward Ellen Wangerheim, signed from Hammarby in January, being one example. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches on our fixtures page. The signing of Monica Jusu Bah represents a clear statement of intent as Manchester United Women aim to close the gap at the top of the Women's Super League.
