Manchester City line up transfer for Lionesses star Grace Clinton with midfielder yet to sign contract extension with Manchester United

Manchester City are eyeing a move for Lionesses star Grace Clinton from rivals Manchester United. The 22-year-old midfielder, who is in the final year of his contract at Old Trafford, is yet to pen a new deal and extend her stay at United. Clinton is considered one of the brightest prospects in English football and she recently featured in the European Championship.

  • Man City eye move for Man Utd’s Clinton
  • In the final year of her contract
  • Yet to negotiate new deal with

Manchester City line up transfer for Lionesses star Grace Clinton with midfielder yet to sign contract extension with Manchester UnitedManchester City line up transfer for Lionesses star Grace Clinton with midfielder yet to sign contract extension with Manchester UnitedManchester City line up transfer for Lionesses star Grace Clinton with midfielder yet to sign contract extension with Manchester United

With Clinton yet to put pen to paper on a new United contract, City are ready to swoop in and sign the English midfielder before the transfer window closes on September 4, according to The Times. The 22-year-old joined the Red Devils in 2022 but spent the majority of her first two years on loan with and Hotspur. Clinton finally made her debut for the Women’s giants in 2024 and scored eight league goals in her maiden season at Old Trafford.

Clinton’s impressive performances in club football earned her a call-up to the team for the European , where she featured in five matches as a substitute and appeared in all three knockout games. To date, she has earned 16 international caps, scoring three goals for the Lionesses.

If Clinton decides to switch clubs this summer, she would miss out on European football action. On Wednesday, United play in a qualifying game in Stockholm.

Andree Jeglertz’s side kick off their 2025-26 campaign on September 5 against reigning champions .