Sheffield United signs Arsenal's Sophie Harwood on loan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Sheffield United has secured the services of Arsenal defender Sophie Harwood on a season-long loan. The 18-year-old has moved to Bramall Lane following her time in the Arsenal academy, where she recently signed professional terms. Harwood made two appearances for Arsenal in the Barclays Women's Super League last season. As she joins Sheffield United, Harwood aims to gain valuable first team experience in Barclays WSL2 and expressed her enthusiasm for the move. The transfer marks Sheffield United's seventh signing of the summer window.
- •Sophie Harwood joins Sheffield United on a season-long loan.
- •She previously made two senior appearances for Arsenal.
- •Harwood has represented England at youth levels up to Under-20.
- •Sheffield United has made seven signings this summer.
- •Harwood expressed excitement about her new team environment.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal youngster joins Sheffield United on loan
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Sheffield United sign Arsenal teenager Harwood on loan
"The versatile defender has joined Sheffield United after making her Arsenal first-team debut last season and signing professional terms in January.image via Sheffield UnitedSophie Harwood has joined S...
"Sheffield United have completed the signing of Arsenal’s Sophie Harwood on a season-long loan deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blades this mor...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:05 AMArsenal youngster joins Sheffield United on loan
The versatile defender has joined Sheffield United after making her Arsenal first-team debut last season and signing professional terms in January.image via Sheffield UnitedSophie Harwood has joined S...
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:05 PMSheffield United sign Arsenal teenager Harwood on loan
Sheffield United have completed the signing of Arsenal’s Sophie Harwood on a season-long loan deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blades this mor...
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