Grace Clinton: Transfer speculation was ‘unsettling’, says Man Utd and England midfielder

England midfielder Grace Clinton said it was “a bit unsettling” not knowing which club she would play for this season, but now feels “really positive” after carrying her impressive form back to Manchester United.

The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur where she thrived and was named PFA Young Player of the Year.

She returned to United in the summer amid transfer speculation, but has scored three goals in four matches.

“Towards the back end of last season there was a lot on my mind,” said Clinton, when asked about the uncertainty during the transfer window.

“It isn’t a nice feeling not knowing where you are going to be and what is going to happen. It’s a bit unsettling.

“But going into the season now, United were keen on me staying so that’s been a lot better for me mentally I would say.”

Clinton has been a key player for Manchester United at the start of the season and hopes to cement a place in England’s starting XI for this month’s friendlies with Germany and South Africa.

“I’m feeling really good and really positive on the pitch,” she added.

“Every time you step on to the pitch you want to impact the game positively and get goals and assists. No matter who I play for I want to do that.”