Everton have announced the signing of young midfielder Emma Watson on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.
Watson moved to Merseyside after returning from an ACL injury which saw her miss the entirety of her debut season with United. The midfielder had to wait further to make her debut after a minor problem at the start of this season, but it happened to be against her new team when the team defeated Everton 2-0 in the group stage of the Subway Women’s League Cup.
The 18-year-old needed to be patient as he struggled to earn senior minutes, but he scored his first goal of the calendar year against Championship side Newcastle United.
Despite her age, Watson has already managed to break into the Scottish national team. The midfielder featured in the matches against Hungary and Finland during the UEFA Euro 2025 qualifiers, coming off the bench all four times. Watson has made eight appearances for Scotland since making her debut in March 2023.
The Toffees have secured the signing of the impressive prospect in what was already a possible transfer window for the Merseyside club. Brian Sorensen’s side have welcomed Kelly Gago and Martina Fernandez into their ranks, with reports suggesting Hayley Ladd is also set for a move.
Speaking to Everton’s official website on her arrival, Watson expressed her excitement at joining the club: “I definitely think it’s a place that will really suit me and I’m really looking forward to it.”
Everton will be back in action this weekend as they host Tottenham Hotspur in a WSL fourth round match in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup at Walton Hall Park.
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