Arsenal are expected to complete the signing of French defender Élisa De Almeida before the 11pm BST Women’s Super League (WSL) transfer deadline. De Almeida, 28, has been with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) since 2021, and the club has reportedly agreed to a fee of just over £500,000 for her transfer. This move comes as Arsenal look to strengthen their squad ahead of the WSL season, which begins on Friday. The club’s interest in De Almeida is partly driven by the injury to Vivianne Miedema, their star forward, who is expected to be sidelined for an unspecified period due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, PSG are resisting efforts to sign their Nigerian midfielder Jennifer Echegini, 25, despite interest from Manchester City. Echegini has been a key player for PSG and is likely to remain with the club for now. However, Arsenal’s focus on adding new talent reflects their ambitions as the reigning WSL champions, aiming to maintain their dominance in the league. At Manchester United, new head coach Eva Olid has confirmed that no additional signings will be made before the season starts. The club recently signed Mexico’s Rebeca Bernal, a versatile player who can play as a midfielder or center-back, and she will be available for Friday’s opening match against London City Lionesses. Olid, who previously managed Hearts, emphasized her commitment to an “attacking football” style, using the word “attacking” eight times during her first press conference. She expressed her intent to develop young players and build a team that plays an exciting, forward-focused style of football. Olid also addressed questions about the club’s financial investment in the women’s game, noting that Manchester United’s spending on their women’s team is lower than that of rivals like Chelsea. However, she expressed confidence in the club’s support, stating that the club’s priorities include investing in staff, coaching, and long-term success. She emphasized her goal to build a strong, identity-driven team that is capable of winning. While she has chosen not to add more players immediately, Olid outlined plans for potential signings in January that align with her vision for the team’s future.