Summer Transfer.

Rumours are circulating in women’s football ahead of the summer transfer window, with several high-profile players linked to moves or contract renewals. Reports suggest that Catarina Macário could join San Diego Wave from Chelsea in what would be the largest deal in the history of the women’s game. London City Lionesses are reportedly monitoring Mapi León of Barcelona and Mary Earps of Paris Saint-Germain as potential signings to strengthen their squad. At the same time, Khadija Shaw is close to agreeing a new contract at Manchester City despite reported interest from Chelsea.

It has been reported that Catarina Macario has declined a new contract offer from Chelsea. This puts her future at the club in significant doubt, with only a few months left on her current deal. 

Barcelona is facing fresh speculation: are two of its brightest stars—Alexia Putellas and Vicky López—on PSG’s radar? If the rumours prove true, it could mark a seismic shift in women’s football, especially in Spain and France. Here’s what we know, what’s speculative, and what it could mean.

As the season is about to start, and some of the summer transfer windows worldwide have already closed, let’s look at the blockbuster money-spending signings we have seen.

Deadline Day delivered one of the most dramatic twists in WSL history, with two Lionesses switching allegiances across Manchester.

The WSL transfer window has closed with major headlines — from record-breaking moves to star swaps.

As we are on deadline day, here is a look back at the best WSL moves and summer transfers we have had in the past. This could be the most significant record signing, a fantastic swoop for a player, or a player who has later on helped the club incredibly and got the bang for their buck. 

Manchester United is interested in a move for Jess Park from Manchester City.

Arsenal is interested in signing the 26-year-old Swiss international before the WSL transfer deadline of Thursday, September 4th, 11 p.m.

Alyssa Thompson was listed as OUT with an “excused absence” in Angel City’s last Match against Vay FC.

Lia Walti, the Swiss international who led her country, the host nation of the Euros, into the knockout stage for the first time, is likely to leave Arsenal.

Big Fish has swum back over the Pond after two years at Chelsea.

Finally, Arsenal is catching up with Chelsea and has agreed to a world record fee for Olivia Smith from Liverpool Women, which rivals that of Chelsea signing Naomi Girma in January.

Becky Spencer to Chelsea- 

Let's look at what transfers have been made in and around the WSL While I will focus on the players coming in, I will mention some big names leaving. Some clubs have yet to make any moves to sign new players to replace the players they have lost as free agents. 

Ashley Lawrence was pulled off the parent trap switch for Ellie Carpenter, causing the transfer market to switch between OL Lyonnais and Chelsea.

Chloe Kelly is here to stay, ‘first time was nice, we had to do it twice.’

It is a Michele Kang thing… swapping her players between her clubs.

Chelsea has burst her forwards with the signing of young talent Mara Alber after this being a considerable area of weakness this season with injuries impacting the availability of a number 10 style striker.

Let’s discuss Chelsea's goalkeeper situation, as they just signed Livia Peng.

All the quick transfer updates from womens football right here. As the transfer window opens on the 18th June and closes 4th September.

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