Sheffield United sign midfielder Scofield

Sheffield United have completed the signing of midfielder Connie Scofield on a free transfer.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blades this evening.

The 26-year-old has signed an initial one-year deal at Bramall Lane with the option of a further year.

Scofield returns to Sheffield United following a successful loan spell with the club last season. The midfielder arrived in South Yorkshire on loan from London City Lionesses in January and established herself in the Sheffield United team. Scofield left London City Lionesses earlier this summer and she will now continue her career back at Sheffield United.

After adding Scofield to his squad, Sheffield United head coach Ash Thompson said “I couldn’t be more pleased to have brought Connie back to the club on a permanent basis. She had a huge impact on our team when she arrived in January and as well as being a player with top division and international experience, she’s a fantastic character too. I’m equally delighted she was keen to come back here after enjoying her time in Sheffield and I’m looking forward to working with her again this season.”

Scofield is Sheffield United’s fifth signing of the summer transfer window.