Manchester City are closing in on the signings of free agents Vivianne Miedema and Risa Shimizu as they begin their summer transfer window business.
Having pushed Chelsea in the WSL title race last season, Manchester City are eager to strengthen their squad this summer and push for the biggest prize when the new season begins.
The Citizens are looking at bringing in new players that will add to their current setup.
Latest reports from Sky Sports has now claimed that City are close to finalising the signing of Miedema on a free transfer from Arsenal.
Miedema who is the WSL record goalscorer departed the Arsenal at the end of last season after the Gunners opted against renewing her contract, a decision that was highly criticised by large sections of the club’s supporter base.
Vivianne Miedema walks through a guard of honour from Arsenal players and staff after the match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion (Photo by Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Man City have now agreed a deal with the prolific goalscorer. The addition of Miedema will be a major coup for Taylor’s side as they already boast some of the best attacking talent in the division.
The report from Sky Sports also claims City have agreed to sign Japan defender Risa Shimizu on a free transfer from West Ham. The 28-year-old was the Hammers’ first choice right back last term, but the club confirmed last week she will be a free agent this summer following the expiration of her contract.
Shimizu is likely to compete with Dutch defender Kerstin Casparij for the right back spot at the Joie Stadium; the 23-year-old signed a three-year contract when she joined the club in 2022 to replace the Barcelona-bound Lucy Bronze.
