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Celin Bizet joined Manchester United from Tottenham Hotspur in 2024 Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has said the club will look to sign cover for midfielder Celin Bizet in January after she announced her pregnancy. The Norway international announced on Thursday she is expecting a baby in 2026 with her husband Aron. Skinner said United would look to bolster their already stretched squad next month in anticipation for Bizet going on maternity leave. "Congratulations to Aron and Celin, but from our perspective we will miss her, " Skinner told his media conference on Friday. "Hopefully we will do some work in the transfer window to replace her. " United have been boosted ahead of their Women's Super League meeting on Sunday with West Ham United by the return to fitness of first-choice goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Tullis-Joyce suffered a fractured eye socket during the WSL defeat to Aston Villa and was absent for the losses to Manchester City and Wolfsburg before the international break. "Phallon is ready, " Skinner said. "She has been training for the last few days, she is ready for selection. " England face Ashes battle despite Gabba fightback Abu Dhabi GP second practice after Norris tops first session Premier League news conferences: Guardiola on Rodri plus updates on Arsenal injuries The rise and fall of four powerful civilisations Wole Soyinka gives his account of Nigeria's Biafra war Festive family fun with Martin Freeman and Ashley Jensen Martin Lewis on how to make yourself more attractive to lenders 'As good as I've ever seen' - where does Jacks' catch rank? 'A wonderful miracle' - how Messi & Beckham made Miami shine The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work Frustration and anger - why 'huge question marks' hang over Man Utd Memorable O'Sullivan moments as snooker great turns 50 'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status' 'I'm too driven. .. I never settle for not good enough' - Verstappen in-depth on title race Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort? What's on Nancy's Celtic to-do list? How abnormal drugs test saved NFL player from cancer Success in 2025 - are the Lionesses ready for 2026? Where F1 title may be won and lost in three-way fight BBC to show Sabalenka v Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes' 'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary What's behind snooker's 147 boom? 'Raise hell' - the fastest bowler you might not have heard of Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.