Women’s Football Transfers and Rumours

Deadline Day Transfers

When does the women’s transfer window close?

The WSL summer transfer window closes Friday 13 September at 11pm.

Will Keira Walsh leave Barcelona?

The big question today is will Keira Walsh make a move back to the WSL? With one year remaining on her contract at Barcelona, she is rumoured to be keen to return to England for family reasons. Barcelona paid a record fee for Walsh at the time and it would be bad business to let her go for free.

Both Chelsea and Arsenal are linked with a move for the Lioness. Chelsea are said to have been prepared to go all out for Bonmati before she agreed a contract renewal at Barca. So, they are clearly looking for midfield improvements of a world class level and have the finances to go for Walsh. Arsenal may see if they can capture her on a free next year. We’ll keep you updated…

Aston Villa Announce Nunes

Aston Villa have announced a deadline day signing, bringing Brazilian international forward Gabi Nunes. She moves from Levante for a fee thought to be £250,000. Last season she scored 11 goals in 28 Primera Division games and recently helped Brazil to a bronze medal in the Olympics.

Who has made a move this transfer window?

Hayley Raso Returns to WSL

Former Manchester City player Hayley Raso has left Real Madrid to join Tottenham Hotspur in the WSL. Meanwhile, Rosella Ayane has departed Spurs with a move to the NWSL, joining Chicago Red Stars. Spurs also recently signed Raso’s Australia team mate Clare Hunt.

Piemonte Leaves Everton

Italy international Martina Piemonte has left Merseyside to return to Serie A, putting pen to paper with Lazio.

Barca Starlet Vilamala Joins Brighton on Loan

Brighton and Hove Albion have been very proactive in the summer transfer market. Having already obtained the services of Fran Kirby, Barcelona youngster Bruna Vilamala joins the club on loan, with Jelena Cankovic also bolstering the ranks.

Ribadeira to Chelsea

Chelsea have secured the signing of Louna Ribadeira, although she will spend next season on loan at Paris FC.

Lacasse Leaves Arsenal

Canada’s Chloe Lacasse has left Arsenal to join Utah Royals. As well as losing her footballing skills, the WSL will lose one of the best player songs we’ve ever heard.

Manchester United Secure Sandberg

After a long list of exits this summer, Manchester United Women strengthen their squad with Anna Sandberg. This follows the signing of Elisabeth Terland from Brighton.

Missy Bo Kearns Switches to Aston Villa

Long-serving Liverpool player Missy Bo Kearns has switched Merseyside for the Midlands, with a surprise move to Aston Villa.

Arsenal Swoop for Daphne van Domselaar

After just one season with Aston Villa, van Domsealaar has transferred to Arsenal to boost their goalkeeping options. Canadian Sabrina D’Angelo goes int the opposite direction after her contract at Arsenal concluded.

Gotham FC Sign Jess Carter 

Lioness Jess Carter has decided to continue her career in the NWSL with Gotham FC, leaving Chelsea on a free transfer.

Everton Bring In Toni Payne

After releasing Toni Duggan and losing Hannah Bennison to Juventus, Everton have added to their squad with the signings of Toni Payne, Ines Pereira and Inma Gabarro.

Lucy Bronze to Chelsea

Chelsea confirm the signing of 5-time Champions League winner Lucy Bronze. She returns to the WSL after failing to agree a contract renewal at Barcelona. Bronze joins Julia Bartel, Sandy Baltimore and Oriane Jean-Francois as new signings for the Blues.

Vivianne Miedema Signs for Manchester City

One of the shocks of the summer transfer window, Arsenal legend and all-time leading WSL goalscorer Miedema joins rivals Manchester City.

Brighton Move for Fran Kirby

After a long, successful career at Chelsea, Fran Kirby has moved to Brighton.

Alisha Lehmann Heads to Juventus

Alisha Lehmann has switched the WSL for the Serie A Women’s league.

Janssen to United

Finally some good news for Manchester United fans with the announcement of experienced defender Dominique Janssen. Former Arsenal player Janssen joins on a free transfer from Vfl Wolfsburg.

Liverpool Sign Olivia Smith

After a strong 2023/24 season, Liverpool have shown their intent with the capture of Canadian international Olivia Smith. The 19 year old joins for a club record fee. 

Mariona Caldentey to Arsenal Confirmed

Spain international Mariona Caldentey switches Barcelona for the WSL, as she signs for Arsenal. After 10 years at the Catalan club, where she won three Champions League trophies, Caldentey will ply her trade in the Women’s Super League next season.

Mary Earps Officially Signs for PSG

PSG announce the signing of Mary Earps after her contract with Manchester United ends.

West Ham United Announce Exodus

Huge news coming out of West Ham United this morning as they announce the exit of six players – Mackenize Arnold, Hawa Cissoko, Honoka Hayashi, Risa Shimizu, Emma Snerle and Abbey-Leigh Stringer.

Hang on, looks like they forgot to announce Mel Filis is also leaving, as announced in a separate social media post! This is not a good example of how to handle player departures!

United Announce Earps Departure

Katie Zelem Exits Manchester United

There are lots of departure announcements coming through and the latest player to exit their club is Manchester United captain Katie Zelem. United are expected to lose Mary Earps and other rumoured departures include Nikita Parris.

Lucy Bronze to leave Barcelona

Barcelona has announced Lucy Bronze leaves the club at the end of her contract. Early contenders for her signature include WSL champions Chelsea, while she has previously been linked with a move the the NWSL.

Mary Earps linked to PSG move

Lioness Mary Earps was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in recent transfer windows but the story appears to have taken a different path. Press in France are reporting that Earps could be set to sign for PSG.

Lucia Garcia leaves United

Spanish international Lucia Garcia has called time on her Manchester United career. She shared an emotional farewell message on manutd.com.

Jordan Nobbs extends Villa stay

Jordan Nobbs has extended her contract for another year at Aston Villa.

Miedema linked with WSL clubs

Vivianne Miedema is in high demand after leaving Arsenal and she has been linked with a number of WSL clubs, including Manchester City. She has stated that she is open to moves in Europe but feels that the WSL is the strongest league. Could we see Miedema pulling on the sky blue shirt of Man City and lining up against her former teammates?

Ellie Roebuck to Barcelona

The rumours circling about Ellie Roebuck’s next destination have been cleared up with the announcement that she has joined Champions League winners Barcelona. Whether she will be able to oust Cata Coll from the number 1 spot remains to be seen.

Esme Morgan joins Washington Spirit

Roebuck’s former city teammate Esme Morgan heads to the NWSL to join up with Washington Spirit.

Sam Kerr extends at Chelsea

Despite sending Chelsea fans into a panic with a joke video implying she could be leaving, Sam Kerr has put pen to paper to sign a 2 year contract with Chelsea.