Manchester United Nears Signing of Mexico's Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit

Manchester United is reportedly close to securing the transfer of Rebeca Bernal, a versatile defender and midfielder for the Washington Spirit and the Mexican national team. The move is anticipated to be finalized before the Women's Super League transfer deadline on Thursday.

Bernal, 28, would become Manchester United's fourth acquisition of the summer, joining goalkeeper Janina Leitzig, defender Andrea Medina, and winger Monica Jusu Bah. Her current contract with the Washington Spirit extends through the 2027 season, indicating that a transfer agreement would need to be reached between the two clubs.