Crystal Palace sign Manchester United defender Newell on loan | OneFootball

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Manchester United defender Lucy Newell on a loan deal for the remainder of the season.

The Eagles announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this evening.

The 19-year-old Shrewsbury-born centre-back has been with Manchester United since 2023. She initially signed dual-registration terms with The Red Devils from third tier West Bromwich Albion before joining Manchester United on a permanent basis the following year, signing her first professional contract just months later.

Newell has furthered her development in loan spells with Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City in recent times.

On the international stage, Newell has represented England at various youth levels up to and including Under-20 level.

The youngster needs regular first team football to continue to push on and she will be hoping to make an impact in her time with Crystal Palace.

After adding Newell to her squad, Crystal Palace manager Jo Potter said “We are delighted to have Lucy join us at Palace.

“She is a promising talent who has already gained some good experience at club and international level.”

Newell could go straight into the Crystal Palace squad for Sunday’s Barclays WSL2 fixture against Durham.