- Chelsea confirm Lucy Bronze arrival from Barcelona
- Brighton make several new additions to squad
- Plus updates at Leicester, West Ham and more
The summer transfer window is most certainly in full swing, and clubs in the Women's Super League and Championship have begun making their intentions for next season known.
Chelsea finally confirmed the hotly anticipated arrival of Lucy Bronze from Barcelona, as well as French midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois. Brighton & Hove Albion alumni Katie Robinson revealed she's joined Aston Villa, while Elisabeth Terland has committed to Manchester United for the next two years.
The Red Devils also triggered Nikita Parris’ contract option. However, there’s still a chance she could move on before the 2024/25 campaign, if a club were willing to pay a transfer fee for her onboarding.
Hours later though, the club announced the exit of midfielder Irene Guerrero, after signing a permanent transfer to Club America in Mexico. Understandably, it’s been a lot for Man Utd fans to stay on top of, with their future still up in the air.
Footballboast brings you all the latest women’s football transfer news that you may have missed…
Ella Morris joins Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur have recruited England youth international defender Ella Morris on a free transfer. The 21-year-old joins from Championship side Southampton.
She marks Spurs’ second signing of the summer transfer window. Morris joined the Saints at 14-years-old and progressed into the first team in just two years, making her senior debut during the 2018/19 campaign.
Leicester make multiple changes
Leicester Coty have confirmed the arrivals of Jamaica international Chantelle Swaby, Belgium international Sari Kees and the permanent signing of Asmita Ale following her loan from Tottenham.
Defender Swaby has penned a two-year contract, and joins following her departure from FC Fleury 91 in France’s Premiere League. 23-year-old defender, Kees has agreed to a three-year deal after an impressive career in the Belgian Women’s Super League at OH Leuven, while Ale too has signed for three years.
Meanwhile, Denny Draper has signed her first professional contract after making her league debut in October 2023. The 17-year-old forward is also an England Under-17 youth team regular.
The club have also confirmed forward Shannon O’Brien will be staying at Leicester until at least the summer of 2025.
Everton make first signing of summer window
Nigeria international forward Toni Payne has signed for Everton after a six-year spell in Spain playing for Sevilla.
The move marks the first signing of the summer for Brian Sorensen's side.
"It's been my dream to play in the UK and in such a strong league like the WSL," Payne said. "Now was the right moment for me to look for another challenge to push myself."
Prior to the announcement of Payne's arrival, the Toffees confirmed the exit of defender Katrine Veje. The 33-year-old made 27 appearances across her two seasons at Walton Hall Park.
Brighton keep the signings coming
Brighton are most definitely going all out to strengthen their team ahead of next season, and have made several further additions this week.
Scotland international defender Rachel McLauchlen has joined Albion after three seasons with Rangers. Midfielder Bex Rayner is moving to the south-coast after time with Sheffield United and Doncaster Belles.
Goalkeeper Hannah Poulter has signed her first professional contract with the club, shortly before linking up with the England squad ahead of the Women’s Under-19’s European Championship this summer.
And in a bid to fill the gaps left by Robinson and Terland, Brighton have signed 20-year-old striker Aisha Masaka from Sweden side BK Hacken.
West Ham strengthen their defence
West Ham have signed Chile international Camila Saez on a two-year contract. The 29-year-old joins on a free transfer, following the expiration of her deal at Madrid CFF, for whom she featured 29 times in the Spanish Liga F during the 2023/24 season.
Charlene Meyong arrives at London City Lionesses
Midfielder Charlene Meyong has penned a two-year deal at Hayes Lane with London City Lionesses, and arrives from Stade de Reims of the French Premiere Ligue.
The 25-year-old, who made her senior international debut in 2018, is a mainstay for Cameroon, scoring once in 22 matches for the Indomitable Lionesses.
Portsmouth unveil first signing
Portsmouth have onboarded Sheffield United midfielder Sophie Barker on a two-year contract.
The 33-year-old played a pivotal role in helping Leicester City win their promotion to the Women’s Super League, and brings a wealth of experience to help Pompey battle it out in the Championship next season.
