The links between Manchester United are stronger than ever thanks to the appointment of Jason Wilcox to the hierarchy at Old Trafford.
In his role as Technical Director and now Director of Football, the 54-year-old is a driving force at the club, having arrived from The Saints in April 2024.
Wilcox has utilised his link with his former club over recent weeks, having signed young centre-back Harley Emsden-James from Southampton, but now it’s The Saints that are set to benefit from another move.
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Taking to their official site, Southampton have announced their signing of Jess Simpson who joins The Saints for a year-long loan.
The statement issued by the club reads: “Southampton FC Women are delighted to announce the signing of defender Jess Simpson on loan from Manchester United.”
It continued: “The 20-year-old arrives from the Women’s Super League side to bolster the back line for the season, having already featured in the second tier and made her debut for United in her career so far.
“After rising through the ranks at United from the age of 11, Simpson gained her first senior experience on loan with then-WSL side Bristol City in 2023.
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“An injury and subsequent recovery period followed, before she made her Manchester United and England Under-23s debut in 2024 and embarked on another loan to Bristol City in the second tier last season.”
Speaking about her upcoming loan spell with Southampton, Simpson commented: “I just want to be the best I can, help the team as much as I can and strive for the best.”
She continued: “I’ve met a couple of the girls already and just seeing the togetherness in the team is already something special, hopefully we can achieve so much together and I’m excited for what the season holds.”
