The Whole 115 Yards

We’ll be keeping up to date with all of the latest transfer announcements within the top two leagues of women’s football in England!
For the Women’s Championship Transfer Tracker, please click here.
The transfer window is open from 24th June 2024 and closes at 11pm on 13th September 2024 for domestic deals and midnight for international deals.

*Please note for all domestic deals, most players will be showing as ‘Free Agent’ this will be updated as and when new clubs or deals are announced.

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Arsenal

Before the window even opens, there has been lots of speculation as to who Arsenal will bring in to replace their two departing goalkeepers, Vivianne Miedema and the recently injured Victoria Pelova. The north London club also delighted fans recently by penning new deals for Stina Blackstenius, Laura Wienroither and life-long gooner Leah Williamson.

Transfers In:	Transfers Out:
– Mariona Caldentey (FWD) from FC Barcelona – Daphne van Domselaar (GK) from Aston Villa – Sophie Harwood (MID) from Southampton – Rosa Kafaji (FWD) from BK Häcken	– Kaylan Marckese (GK) > Tampa Bay Sun FC – Sabrina D’Angelo (GK) > Aston Villa – Vivianne Miedema (FWD) > Manchester City – Gio Queiroz (FWD) > Atlético Madrid – Cloe Lacasse (FWD) > Utah Royals – Gesa Marashi (MID) > London City Lionesses – LOAN: Teyah Goldie (DEF) > London City Lionesses – LOAN: Maddy Earl (MID) > Bristol City – LOAN: Michelle Agyemang (FWD) > Brighton and Hove Albion

Aston Villa

Villa will not only be looking to recruit more quality and depth to challenge for a higher position next season after finishing 7th in the 23/24 season. The midlands side are also looking for a new manager too. Just before the end of the season, the announcement that Carla Ward would be stepping down as manager to take some time away from the game.
Retained: Rachel Corsie, Jordan Nobbs, Danielle Turner, Anna Leat, Lucy Staniforth,
Sophia Poor, Miri Taylor.
New Manager: Villa have appointed Robert de Pauw as the new manager of Aston Villa Women.

Transfers in:	Transfers out:
– Paula Tomás (DEF) from Levante UD Femenino – Katie Robinson (FWD) from Brighton and Hove Albion – Sabrina D’Angelo (GK) from Arsenal – Missy Bo Kearns (MID) from Liverpool – Chasity Grant (FWD) from Ajax – Miri Taylor (MID) from Liverpool – Gabi Nunes (FWD) from Levante UD Femenino – ON LOAN: Jill Baijings (MID) from Bayern Munich	– Simone Magill (FWD) > Birmingham City – Olivia McLoughlin (MID) > Rangers – Alisha Lehmann (FWD) > Juventus – Daphne van Domselaar (GK) > Arsenal – ON LOAN: Freya Gregory (FWD) > Southampton

Brighton and Hove Albion

The Seagulls, like Villa, are also looking to secure quality signings AND a new manager after sacking Mel Phillips at the start of 2024. Interim manager Mikey Harris only managing to take the south coast club to an unconvincing 9th place. By letting Sarri and Pinto go (who have played important roles in the 23/24 season) it’ll be interesting to see who they sign to take their place.

Transfers In:

Transfers Out:

– Marisa Olislagers (DEF) from FC Twente – Kiko Seike (DEF) from Urawa Reds – Fran Kirby (MID) from Chelsea – Marit Auée (DEF) from FC Twente – Rachel McLaughlan (DEF) from Rangers – Bex Rayner (MID) from Sheffield United – Hannah Poulter (GK) from University of Southern California – Aisha Masaka (FWD) from BK Häcken – Jelena Čanković (MID) from Chelsea – Nikita Parris (FWD) from Manchester United – LOAN: Bruna Vilamala (FWD) from Barcelona – LOAN: Michelle Agyemang (FWD) from Arsenal

– Katie Robinson (FWD) > Aston Villa – Veatriki Sarri (MID) > Everton – Lulu Jarvis (MID) > Free Agent – Emma Kullberg (DEF) > Juventus – Tatiana Pinto (MID) > Atlético de Madrid – Elisabeth Terland (FWD) > Manchester United – Julia Zigiotti Olme (FWD) > Bayern Munich – Sydney Schreimaier (MID) > Lewes – Katie Startup (GK) > Manchester City – LOAN: Libby Bance (MID) > Bristol City – LOAN: Li Mengwen (DEF) > West Ham – LOAN: Lily Dent (FWD) > Portsmouth – LOAN: Grace McEwan (DEF) > Portsmouth

Chelsea

With legendary manager Emma Hayes leaving and another European legend Sonia Bompastor (previously of Lyon) officially taking over the helm of the reigning champions of the WSL; the dawn of a new age is in store for the London club. The world almost did a double-take when the club released what appeared to be a goodbye video for the Australian star striker Sam Kerr, however, most fans suspected this prank would be followed by a contract extension confirmation which came 20 minutes later; keeping SK20 in London until 2026.

Transfers In:

Transfers Out:

– Júlia Bartel (MID) from FC Barcelona – Sandy Baltimore (MID) from PSG – Lucy Bronze (DEF) from FC Barcelona – Oriane Jean-François (MID) from PSG – Maelys Mpomé (DEF) from Montpellier – LOAN ENDED: Alejandra Bernabé (DEF) from Real Sociedad

– Fran Kirby (FWD) > Brighton and Hove Albion – Maren Mjelde (DEF) > Arna-Bjørnar – Ann-Katrin Berger (GK) > NYC/NJ Gotham – Alsu Abdullina (DEF) > Free Agent – Nicky Evrard (GK) > PSV Eindhoven – Reanna Blades (MID) > Free Agent – Melanie Leupolz (MID) > Real Madrid – Jess Carter (DEF) > NJ/NY Gotham FC – Katerina Svitkova (MID) > Slavia Prague – Emily Orman (GK) > London City Lionesses – Jelena Čanković (MID) > Brighton and Hove Albion – Amelia Ajao (FWD) > London City Lionesses – LOAN: Aimee Claypole (FWD) > Linköping – LOAN: Greta Humphries (DEF) > Bristol City – LOAN: Jorja Fox (DEF) > Crystal Palace – LOAN: Brooke Aspin (DEF) > Crystal Palace – LOAN: Cerys Brown (DEF) > London City Lionesses – LOAN: Louna Ribadeira (FWD) > Paris FC – LOAN: Ashanti Akpan (MID) > Birmingham City – LOAN: Charlotte Wardlaw (DEF) > Sheffield United – LOAN: Veerle Buurman (DEF) > PSV Eindhoven – LOAN EXTENDED: Lexi Potter (MID) > Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

The new kids on the WSL block this season after a fantastic 23/24 campaign in the Women’s Championship finishing only one point ahead of second place Charlton Athletic. The London team have already announced 13 departures so head coach Laura Kaminski will be looking to bring in new talent to strengthen the team and hopefully keep their place in the WSL next season.

Retained: Molly Sharpe, Fliss Gibbons, Chloe Arthur and Elise Hughes.

Transfers In:

Transfers Out:

– Katrine Veje (DEF) > from Everton – Shae Yañez (GK) > from Bristol City – Indiah-Paige Riley (FWD) > from PSV Eindhoven – Ashleigh Weerden (FWD) > from Ajax – My Cato (MID) > from IFK Norrköping – Milla-Maj Majasaari (GK) > Anderlecht – Mille Gejl (FWD) > North Carolina Courage – Josie Green (MID) > from Leicester City – Katie Stengel (FWD) > from NJ/NY Gotham FC – LOAN: Lily Woodham (DEF) from Seattle Reign – LOAN: Jorja Fox (DEF) > from Chelsea – LOAN: Brooke Aspin (DEF) > from Chelsea – LOAN: Poppy Pritchard (FWD) > from Manchester City – LOAN EXTENDED: Lexi Potter (MID) > from Chelsea

– Fran Kitching (GK) > Free Agent – Kirsten Reilly (MID) > Free Agent – Polly Doran (DEF) > Linköping – Anna Filbey (MID) > Released – Shauna Guyatt (MID) > Released – Annabel Johnson (DEF) > Retired – Natalia Negri (GK) > Released – Ellie Noble (MID) > Blackburn Rovers – LOAN: Isabella Sibley (DEF) > Newcastle United

Everton

A side that has been hit hard by injuries this season but Brian Sørensen should be incredibly proud of how his team have performed, finishing in a very respectable 8th, one point behind Aston Villa. With financial restraints a massive factor for the club, hopefully Sørensen can continue to spend wisely in this window.

Retained: Aurora Galli

Transfers In:	Transfers Out:
– Toni Payne (FWD) from Sevilla FC Feminino – Honoka Hiyashi (MID) from West Ham – Melissa Lawley (MID) from Liverpool – Veatriki Sarri (MID) from Brighton and Hove Albion – Inma Gabarro (MID) from Sevilla FC Femenino	– Toni Duggan (FWD) > Free Agent – Annie Wilding (DEF) > Sheffield United – Eleanor Dale (MID) > Sunderland AFC – Hanna Bennison (MID) > Juventus – Katrine Veje (DEF) > Crystal Palace – Martina Piemonte (FWD) > Lazio – LOAN: Inês Pereira (GK) > Deportivo La Coruña

Leicester City

A club that faced a really rough emotional rollercoaster of a season, from disappointing results (only 4 wins) to behind the scenes issues which lead to head coach Willie Kirk being relieved from his duties. This will be a window where Leicester can look toward a brand new start including replacing the 6 players that have already been announced as departing the club; including captain Aileen Whelan who has announced her retirement.
Retained: Sophie Howard and goalkeeper Janice Cayman have both signed 1 year extensions with the Foxes.
Professional contract: Denny Draper

Transfers In:	Transfers Out:
– Asmita Ale (DEF) from Tottenham Hotspur – Chantelle Swaby (DEF) from FC Fleury 91 – Sari Kees (DEF) from Oud-Heverlee Leuven – Ruby Mace (MID) from Manchester City – Noémie Mouchon (FWD) from Stade de Reims – Shana Chossenotte (FWD) from Stade de Reims	– Demi Lambourne (GK) > Sunderland AFC – Aimee Palmer (MID) > Southampton – Remy Siemsen (FWD) > Kristianstads DFF – Josie Green (MID) > Crystal Palace – Monique Robinson (MID) > Sheffield United – Aileen Whelan (MID) > Retired – Ava Baker (MID) > Birmingham City

Liverpool

The red side of Liverpool were the dark horses of the 23/24 season and finished in an incredible 4th place with a staggering 41 points (6 points ahead of Manchester United) and therefore Matt Beard, rightfully so, won the WSL Manager of the Season award. A few surprises with players released so far including: Emma Koivisto and Natasha Flint, who both played an impressive part in the campaign. Aston Villa fans will be hoping fan favourite Miri Taylor (who has been released) will sign permanently to the West Midlands club after spending the second half of the year on loan there. Beard will be looking to strengthen this window to prove his team finishing so high was not a fluke.

Transfers In:	Transfers Out:
– Olivia Smith (FWD) from Sporting CP – Cornelia Kapocs (FWD) from Linköping FC – Gemma Evans (DEF) from Manchester United	– Natasha Flint (FWD) > Tampa Bay Sun FC – Shanice van de Sanden (FWD) > C.F. Pachuca – Emma Koivisto (DEF) > Inter Milan – Melissa Lawley (FWD) > Everton – Miri Taylor (MID) > Aston Villa – Missy Bo Kearns (MID) > Aston Villa – Holly McEvoy (MID) > Aberdeen

Manchester City

The Cityzens were so close to winning the WSL title in the 23/24 season with only goal difference separating them from Chelsea. Gareth Taylor will be looking to strengthen his ranks in this window to challenge once more for the title. 6 players have already been announced to be leaving the Manchester side at the end of their contracts; including goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck who announced her “dream” signing to Barcelona and of course City and England legend Steph Houghton who announced her retirement earlier this season. A huge loss for the team both on and off the pitch.

Transfers In:	Transfers Out:
– Vivianne Miedema (FWD) from Arsenal – Risa Shimizu (DEF) from West Ham United – Aoba Fujino (FWD) from Tokyo Verdy Beleza – Eve Annets (GK) from Reading – Ayaka Yamashita (GK) from INAC Kobe Leonessa – Gracie Prior (DEF) from Manchester City Academy – Naomi Layzell (DEF) from Bristol City – Katie Startup (GK) from Brighton and Hove Albion	– Ellie Roebuck (GK) > F.C. Barcelona Femeni – Esme Morgan (DEF) > Washington Spirit – Demi Stokes (DEF) > Newcastle United – Ruby Mace (MID) > Leicester City – Filippa Angeldahl (MID) > Real Madrid – Steph Houghton (DEF) > Retired – Emma Siddall (DEF) > Burnley – Annie Hutchings (MID) > Portsmouth – Jemima Dahou (MID) > Blackburn Rovers – LOAN: Poppy Pritchard (FWD) > Crystal Palace

Manchester United

The red devils had an underwhelming 23/24 season, finishing in 5th place behind season surprisers Liverpool; after many expected them to challenge for the top WSL and therefore Champions League spots. Questions were raised about whether Marc Skinner was the right man to continue to lead the team, but the club showed confidence in him as he announced he’d signed a further one year deal with the club. Rumours of Mary Earps’ future continue to circle, but at the time of writing there’s been no news at all from the club about existing contracts.
Retained: The club have triggered the extension in Nikita Parris’ contract, keeping her at the club for another year.

Transfers In:	Transfers Out:
– Dominique Janssen (DEF) from VfL Wolfsburg – Melvine Malard (FWD) from Olympique Lyonnais Féminine – Elisabeth Terland (FWD) from Brighton and Hove Albion – Anna Sandberg (DEF) from BK Häcken – Simi Awujo (MID) from University of Southern California – Celin Bizet (FWD) from Tottenham Hotspur	– Lucia Garcia (FWD) > C.F. Monterrey Femenil – Katie Zelem (MID) > Angel City FC – Mary Earps (GK) > Paris Saint-Germain – Irene Guerrero (MID) > Club America Femenil – Layla Proctor (MID) > Lewes FC – Gemma Evans (DEF) > Liverpool – Holly Deering (MID) > Liverpool Feds – Nikita Parris (FWD) > Brighton and Hove Albion – LOAN: Alyssa Aherne (FWD) > Sheffield United

Tottenham Hotspur

A club who had a very hit and miss season due to injury and inconsistent results, however comfortably finishing in the top half of the table in 6th place. Head coach Robert Vilahamn has been vocal in wanting to continue helping the club solidify their identity and this window hopes to be promising for the London club. The big question will be if the Lilywhites manage to sign promising young star Grace Clinton permanently, or whether United will be wise and keep her in the north.

Retained: Drew Spence, Amanda Nilden, Araya Dennis

Transfers In:	Transfers Out:
– Ella Morris (DEF) from Southampton – Anna Csiki (MID) from Häcken – Clare Hunt (DEF) from PSG – Hayley Raso (FWD) from Real Madrid – Amanda Nilden (DEF) from Juventus – Maite Oroz (MID) from Real Madrid – LOAN: Katelin Talbert (GK) from West Ham	– Shelina Zadorsky (DEF) > West Ham United – Ramona Petzelberger (DEF) > Released – Ellie Brazil (FWD) > Charlton Athletic – Ria Percival (DEF) > Released – Asmita Ale (DEF) > Leicester City – Gracie Pearse (DEF) > Charlton Athletic – Nikola Karczewska (FWD) > AC Milan – Barbora Votíková (GK) > Slavia Prague – Celin Bizet (FWD) > Manchester United – LOAN: Rosella Ayane (FWD) > Chicago Red Stars

West Ham United

The London club looked to be on a strong trajectory at the beginning of the 23/24 season with strong signings including Katrina Gorry and Kristie Mewis and the appointment of new manager Rehanne Skinner. Unfortunately, due to injury, the hammers failed to gain momentum and were at risk of being relegated from the WSL, finishing in 11th place out of 12. Fortunately on this occasion, there was a 9 point buffer between them and 12th place Bristol City. With players returning from injury, West Ham will also be looking to strengthen to make sure they aren’t facing that battle at the bottom of the table again.
Retained: Viviane Asseyi, Kirsty Smith and Jess Ziu.

Transfers In:

Transfers Out:

– Kinga Szemik (GK) from Stade de Reims Féminines – Camila Sáez (DEF) from Madrid CFF – Shelina Zadorsky (DEF) from Tottenham Hotspur – Manuela Paví (FWD) from Deportivo Cali – Seraina Piubel (MID) from FC Zurich – Oona Siren (MID) from LSK Kvinner – LOAN: Li Mengwen (DEF) from Brighton and Hove Albion

– Mackenzie Arnold (GK) > Portland Thorns FC – Hawa Cissoko (DEF) > AS Roma – Honoka Hayashi (MID) > Everton – Risa Shimizu (DEF) > Manchester City – Emma Snerle (MID) > Fiorentina – Abbey-Leigh Stringer (MID) > DC Power – Mel Filis (MID) > Charlton Athletic – LOAN: Jessie Stapleton (DEF) > Sunderland – LOAN: Keira Flannery (MID) > Sunderland – LOAN: Shekiera Martinez (FWD) > Freiburg – LOAN: Inès Belloumou (DEF) > Lazio – LOAN: Princess Ademiluyi (FWD) > Charlton Athletic – LOAN: Katelin Talbert (GK) > Tottenham Hotspur