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Manchester City have already brought in a defender this window and now they are set to sign a forward
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Manchester City are set to sign Brazilian star Kerolin from North Carolina Courage. The forward, who has played for the National Women's Soccer League team since 2022, has garnered interest from City as well as teams like Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. The 25-year-old had a disrupted season in 2024 because of a ruptured ACL but returned to the pitch last September. ESPN Brazil are reporting that Kerolin has signed a deal with City which will run until 2028. It is understood she has been cleared to travel to England for a medical. If City do sign Kerolin she will have fierce competition for a starting shirt. City already have the likes of Bunny Shaw, Vivianne Miedema and Mary Fowler in their ranks. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. City have had some injury problems with Lauren Hemp ruled out for the foreseeable future. Miedema has returned to action, while Chloe Kelly has been struggling for minutes this season. Kerolin also would not be City's first signing of the window as they have already brought in a defender. Rebecca Knaak signed for the WSL club from Rosengard, who was brought in as cover for injured defender Alex Greenwood. In Four Four Two's view without Greenwood City will struggle for however long she will remain out. Knaak signed a one-and-a-half-year contract and she will be trying to aid City to their first WSL title since 2016. The club are currently trailing leaders Chelsea but six points with 12 games of the season to go. Sarah joined the Four Four Two team in September 2024 in a freelance role. She also writes for The Guardian, BBC and Rugby World where she specialises in women's football and rugby. Sarah has a bachelors degree in English and a master's in newspaper journalism. Tottenham to revive attacking star's career with January deal following North London derby defeat: report Women's football transfer rumours: Who is set to move in the winter window? Arsenal rocked by Real Madrid bombshell, with potential record sale on horizon: report Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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