Nobbs - who hold the Barclays Women's Super League appearance record, having made 208 in all - has now linked up with Becky Langley's side and is a landmark signing for the Magpies, bringing top level and international experience to Tyneside.

The 71-cap England midfielder began her career at Sunderland before winning 12 domestic honours during her time at Arsenal. She departed to join Villa in 2023, having been part of the Lionesses squad that reached the World Cup final that year.

And this week she arrived at United and took a look around her new home for the first time. Harriet Massey was there to bring newcastleunited.com this gallery.