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Newcastle United have officially signed goalkeeper Kayla Rendell on loan from Manchester United for the 2026/27 season. The move comes after Manchester United signed Janina Leitzig from Leicester City, further strengthening their goalkeeping ranks and making a loan departure likely for Rendell. Rendell joined Manchester United from Southampton in 2025 and was given the number one jersey but served as backup to Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Earlier the same day, Manchester United also announced the signing of Wales under-21 goalkeeper Kit Margetson from Swansea City. Rendell expressed excitement about joining Newcastle, calling it a 'massive club with a lot of ambition' and stating her desire to help the squad progress. She will look forward to the Women's Super League schedule release to see where she can make her debut for Newcastle United.
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It has been a busy Monday morning for Manchester United on the transfer front, with activity centered around goalkeepers.
Incoming: Kit Margetson
Earlier today, Manchester United officially announced the signing of Kit Margetson from Swansea City after the two clubs agreed on a compensation package. The Wales under-21 goalkeeper is regarded as a promising talent, and United hope he can fulfill his potential at Old Trafford.
Outgoing: Kayla Rendell
As one goalkeeper arrives, another departs. Newcastle United have officially signed Kayla Rendell on loan from Manchester United for the 2026/27 season.
Rendell joined Manchester United from Southampton in 2025 and was immediately given the number one jersey for Manchester United Women. However, she was unable to displace Phallon Tullis-Joyce as the starting goalkeeper and served primarily as the backup.
On Friday, Manchester United signed Janina Leitzig from Leicester City, further strengthening the goalkeeping ranks and making a move away likely for Rendell. That move has now been confirmed, and the England goalkeeper will look to advance her career in the North East.
Rendell's Reaction
Speaking to the official Newcastle United website, Rendell said:
"The name speaks for itself, it's a massive club with a lot of ambition. It was exciting for me to join this part of the journey. I want to help the squad progress to the next level. Everyone knows what Newcastle fans are like, I'm excited to be on the Newcastle side and hopefully they can get behind us again this season."
Rendell will now look ahead to the Women's Super League schedule release this Thursday, where she will learn the date of her potential debut for Newcastle United.
This article first appeared on centredevils and was syndicated with permission.
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Yardbarker: SoccerWestern
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Newcastle United Officially Sign Manchester United Goalkeeper Kayla Rendell on Loan