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January 8, 2026
USA midfielder Sam Coffey in talks to join Manchester City from Portland Thorns
Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign the United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns, the Guardian understands.
TL;DR
- Manchester City is in advanced negotiations to sign US midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns.
- Coffey has been granted permission to travel to Manchester to finalize the transfer.
- The 27-year-old midfielder has significant international experience with the USWNT and captained Portland Thorns.
- The move is seen as a potential boost for Manchester City's WSL title ambitions.
- Other WSL clubs have also been active, with Brighton signing Olaug Tvedten, Leicester signing Ashleigh Neville, and Bristol City signing Katie Robinson.
- Janice Cayman has moved from Leicester to PSV for family reasons.
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