manchester United have confirmed the signing of Sweden international winger Monica Jusu Bah from BK Häcken for just under £400,000, with the 23-year-old joining United on a four-year contract ahead of the Women’s Super League transfer deadline.
- Manchester United confirmed the signing of Monica Jusu Bah from BK Häcken on 28 August 2026.
- BBC reports the fee as just under £400,000 and the contract length as four years; other outlets described the fee as in excess of £400,000.
- Jusu Bah is a 23-year-old winger who moved to BK Häcken from Umeå in 2023 and has been involved in domestic and European competition.
- Sources differ on the number of Sweden caps and the exact transfer fee wording; this article attributes each claim to its source.
What the club has confirmed
United announced the completion of the deal on 28 August 2026. The club says Jusu Bah has agreed a four-year contract and will wear the number 23 shirt. BBC Sport reported the fee as “just under £400,000” while other outlets described the figure as in excess of £400,000; publications differ on the exact wording of the fee.
Player background and recent form
Jusu Bah, 23, came through at Umeå before moving to BK Häcken in July 2023. Multiple sources record that she has made near-100 appearances for Häcken and has been involved in domestic and European competition since joining the club. Reporting cites 25 goals in 95 appearances for Häcken overall, and notes she helped Häcken to the Damallsvenskan title and won the inaugural Women’s Europa Cup while at the club.
International experience
Sources report Jusu Bah has represented Sweden at senior level. Coverage varies on the exact number of caps: one report records two senior caps while another states she has made 11 appearances for Sweden and played in six World Cup qualifying matches this year. Those figures conflict across outlets and have not been reconciled by a single definitive source in the supplied evidence.
Why the signing matters for United
- Squad need: United have been seeking a left-sided attacker following departures in the forward ranks this summer; Jusu Bah arrives after the exits of several attacking players and as manager Eva Olid builds her first full squad at the club.
- Profile and playing style: Reports describe Jusu Bah as a pacey, direct winger with an eye for goal, which United’s sporting staff view as complementary to their needs on the left flank.
- Transfer window timing: The move arrives late in the WSL window and is United’s third confirmed signing of the summer alongside Andrea Medina and Janina Leitzig.
Confirmed details, negotiations and differing reports
BBC Sport is the primary outlet among the supplied sources to state the club’s confirmation, reporting the fee as just under £400,000 and the contract length as four years. The Athletic and other outlets have reported the fee as “in excess of £400,000.” CentreDevils and The Peoples Person referenced reporting from The Athletic and BBC. Where sources disagree—principally on the exact wording of the transfer fee and the number of international caps—the article presents each claim and attributes it to the reporting outlet.
Immediate implications and what comes next
United have signalled they still hope to add at least one more player before the window closes. For Jusu Bah, the next steps are integrating into Eva Olid’s squad and adapting to the Women’s Super League; several recent moves from the Swedish league to the WSL have required an adaptation period, and outlets note such transfers are not always seamless. The club will decide how quickly to use her in competitive matches based on fitness and tactical needs.
Timeline of the move (based on supplied reporting)
- July 2023: Jusu Bah moves from Umeå to BK Häcken (reported background).
- 2025–2026 season: Häcken-winning and European participation noted in reporting; she reportedly extended a Häcken contract through 2028 in September 2025 according to one source.
- August 2026: United submit a bid and enter negotiations; outlets report progressive talks through the month.
- 28 August 2026: United confirm the signing; BBC reports the fee as just under £400,000 and a four-year deal.
How sources were used
This article is based solely on the supplied evidence packet. BBC Sportprovided the club confirmation and the detail that the fee was “just under £400,000” and that the player signed a four-year contract. The Athletic, CentreDevils, The Peoples Person and additional reports supplied context on Jusu Bah’s playing record, reported fee figures and club statements. Where sources present differing figures or counts, those differences are noted and attributed rather than resolved without corroboration.
“just under £400,000”