Sheffield United sign former Everton winger Thomas | OneFootball

Sheffield United have completed the signing of winger Lauren Thomas on a free transfer.

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

The 25-year-old moves to Bramall Lane following the expiry of her contract at former club Everton. Thomas spent last season with The Toffees, making four appearances for the club in all competitions.

Thomas made a name for herself in a five-year spell with former Barclays WSL2 club Blackburn Rovers. The winger made 76 appearances for Rovers in all competitions in which she scored four goals. Thomas regularly impressed with her performances for the Lancashire club.

After adding Thomas to his squad, Sheffield United boss Ash Thompson said “Lauren brings a lot of qualities to the attack that we were looking for. She’s fast, direct, experienced at this level and has gained experience at the level above last season too. She’s joining us at a really good point in her career and I’m looking forward to seeing what she can do with us this season.”

Thomas is Sheffield United’s seventh signing of the summer transfer window. The South Yorkshire club are expected to announce further arrivals in the coming days.