Manchester United’s Hayley Ladd is set to sign a permanent deal with Women’s Super League (WSL) rivals Everton, according to new reports.
Ladd played only eight minutes for United during the 2024/25 season, with head coach Marc Skinner refusing to feature a reliable defensive midfielder on the league stage. The 31-year-old has started on three occasions during the current campaign, all of which have been in the League Cup.
Previous reports emerged that Ladd was eager to leave Carrington during the transfer window, with the Wales international eager to get more minutes ahead of this summer’s European Championships in Switzerland. Wales secured qualification for Euro 2025 after edging past the Republic of Ireland in a return thriller at Dublin’s AVIVA Stadium in December.
According to new reports from The AthleticLadd has already completed a medical at Everton and is believed to have signed an 18-month contract for an undisclosed fee, with an option to extend for a further year.
Her arrival on Merseyside will certainly strengthen Brian Sorensen’s Everton squad, who have also signed Kelly Gago and Martina Fernandez in this transfer window. Bringing a wealth of experience to the squad, Ladd’s versatile ability to play in both midfield and defense will add great depth to Everton.
Ladd’s former United teammate Emma Watson has already confirmed her move to the club this January transfer window, signing a loan agreement according to which he will remain there until the end of the 2024/25 season.
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