Alex Morgan set to join Tottenham, will become fifth USWNT player to play in England

US Women's National Team (USWNT) and Orlando Pride star Alex Morgan is set to ply her trade in England this summer. 31-year-old US international has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur this transfer window and could continue for a short period that shall last until December this year. 

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Alex Morgan transfer to Tottenham 

According to a report by Athletic, Alex Morgan will soon fly down to London to sign an agreement to play for Tottenham. With deal's completion, she will become fifth USWNT player to play in Women's Super League. Orlando Pride, Morgan's current club have agreed to send her out on loan to Tottenham for rest of 2020 season. 

Alex Morgan missed out of action for more than nine months due to her pregnancy. Since giving birth to a girl in May this year, she has been sweating it out to retain her fitness with an attempt to return on field. two-time World champion is a potent threat in front of goal, having netted 107 goals in 169 appearances for national team. 

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Alex Morgan's successful stint in Europe 

However, this is t first time that Alex Morgan will be sent out on loan by Orlando Pride. She has also tried her luck in France when she agreed to join Olympique Lyon for 2016-17 season. Her success in Europe could be comprehended from fact that she won league, French Cup as well as Women's Champions League during season-long loan stint.

Besides, Alex Morgan also clinched gold in 2012 London Olympics, bagging extra-time winner against Canada in semi-final. She and fellow teammate Megan Rapie became first women to sign Common Goal campaign. campaign outlines that players donate 1 per cent of ir salaries to charities. 

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Or players to play in England besides Alex Morgan 

Alex Morgan was all set to join National Women's Super League team on Monday, but changes in plans w suggest that she will sign a short-term contract with Tottenham. Besides Alex Morgan, Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle joined Manchester City earlier this summer. On or hand, some reports suggest that Christen Press and Tobin Heath could move to red half of Manchester. 

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