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Uncertainty continues to surround the squad at Manchester United as the club prepares for another crucial summer window.

With multiple positions under review, decisions made in the coming months could shape the direction of the team.

There is already growing speculation around departures and rebuild plans, with both experience and depth being carefully evaluated.

While much of the focus remains on the men’s squad, developments elsewhere are also drawing attention back to familiar names.

In particular, movement within the women’s game has brought a former United player back into the spotlight.

Amy James-Turner is among four players set to leave Tottenham Hotspur Women at the end of the season, alongside Luana Buhler, Charlotte Grant and Josefine Rybrink, as Spurs announced on their website.

Her departure marks the end of a chapter that began in July 2022, when she joined from Orlando Pride.

During her time there, she made 53 appearances across all competitions and found the net twice, while also playing a role in a major domestic final at Wembley in 2024.

Her contributions have not gone unnoticed, both on and off the pitch.

“The Club sends love and strength to Amy James-Turner and her family, both in their personal journey over the past two years, and for the future.”

The club’s leadership also acknowledged the broader group of departing players.

Tottenham Hotspur Women’s Managing Director, Andy Rogers, said: “Amy, Luana, Charli and Josefine have each provided a fantastic service to Tottenham Hotspur, they have been valued members of our group.

“We thank them for their contributions to the Club and wish them the best for the future.”

For United supporters, her name carries added significance due to her earlier spell at the club.

She was part of the original professional setup for Manchester United Women in 2018, helping lay the foundation during a key period in the team’s development.

Across that stint, she made 50 appearances and scored twice before moving on in 2021.

She would’ve been part of history this season if she stayed with the United Women’s team as they made their first appearance at the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Her career has since continued to evolve, including reaching milestones such as her first goal in the Barclays Women’s Super League in February 2023.

Now, with her current contract coming to an end, she faces another turning point.

And as the club navigates its own transition period, stories like this underline the wider footballing connections that remain tied to its past.