Watford signs goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel on loan from Manchester United
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Watford has announced the signing of goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel on a season-long loan from Manchester United. The 21-year-old previously played for Watford in the second half of the 2023/2024 season, making six appearances and keeping two clean sheets. Unable to help Watford secure their Barclays WSL2 status last season, Middleton-Patel returns as the team plays in the same league. She aims to contribute to Watford's success in their campaign back in the second tier. The transaction marks Watford's 11th signing of the summer transfer window.
- •Middleton-Patel re-joins Watford after a loan spell in 2023/2024.
- •She has also played for Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City, and Coventry United.
- •Middleton-Patel has 12 caps for the Wales national team.
- •Watford is competing in the Barclays WSL2 this season.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Middleton-Patel joins Watford on loan from Man Utd
- 10:30 AMBBC Football — Middleton-Patel joins Watford on loan from Man Utd
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Watford sign Manchester United keeper Middleton-Patel on loan
"Watford have completed the signing of goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from...
"Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel has secured a return to Watford having rejoined the Hornets on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United.
"Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel has secured a return to Watford having rejoined the Hornets on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 10:30 AMMiddleton-Patel joins Watford on loan from Man Utd
Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel has secured a return to Watford having rejoined the Hornets on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United.
- BBC FootballAug 18, 2026, 10:30 AMMiddleton-Patel joins Watford on loan from Man Utd
Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel has secured a return to Watford having rejoined the Hornets on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:00 AMWatford sign Manchester United keeper Middleton-Patel on loan
Watford have completed the signing of goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from...
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