🛍️ WSL Summer Transfer Window 2025: Key Dates & Major Moves Taking Shape
Get ready — the Women’s Super League summer transfer window is about to open and it’s already shaping up to be a summer full of surprises, statements, and star switches.
The window officially opens on Wednesday, June 18, and closes on Thursday, September 4, giving WSL clubs plenty of time to reshape their squads ahead of the 2025/26 season, which kicks off the weekend of Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7.
Here’s a breakdown of the early whispers, confirmed exits, and high-profile contract situations fans should keep an eye on…
🔥 Chloe Kelly: Arsenal Romance or Shock Return?
Chloe Kelly’s short spell at Arsenal may be turning into something more permanent.
After forcing a deadline-day loan away from Manchester City, amid limited game time and what’s rumoured to be a fractured relationship with ex-manager Gareth Taylor, the England international has flourished in North London — describing it as “falling back in love with football.”
Her Manchester City contract is up, and although the club is now looking for new management, their lack of Champions League football makes a return unlikely. Sources say the deal suggest Arsenal are working to keep her — expect updates soon.
📝 More on Chloe’s move in a standalone deep dive, coming soon.
🇳🇴 Ingrid Engen Says Goodbye to Barcelona
After three seasons, Ingrid Engen has played her final game for Barcelona in the Copa de la Reina final, according to Maria Tikas.
The Norwegian midfielder, who joined in 2021, leaves with nine trophies, including two Champions League titles. Where next?
Early links include Lyon and even a surprise mention of London City Lionesses. Either way she will be playing under the ownership of Michelle Kang ( A piece on her work pending).
🇳🇱 Danielle van de Donk Out of Contract
Another big name heading into free agency is Danielle van de Donk, whose Lyon contract expires this summer. The Dutch international moved to France from Arsenal in 2021 and extended for just one year last season.
🇦🇺 Chelsea Target Lyon’s Ellie Carpenter
According to Le Parisien, Lyon are likely to loose another star player as well as van de Donk with the Aussie international is rumoured to join her compariot Sam Kerr at Chelsea. Chelsea have officially approached Lyon for Australian right-back Ellie Carpenter. In a potential swap deal, Lyon are reportedly eyeing Ashley Lawrence as a replacement who is a centre pillor of Chelsea defense this season due her canadian teammate Kadeisha Buchanan ACL injury.
Carpenter has been at OL since 2020 and is said to be keen on a move to England. This one’s heating up.
🔵 Barcelona Contract Watch: Putellas & Bonmatí
With Barcelona’s financial fair play constraints spilling into the women’s side, the focus this summer is on renewals, not blockbuster arrivals.
- Alexia Putellas: Her current deal expires this summer, but a loose agreement is in place to extend for two more years with an option for a third. She has been at the club for 12-years now and a move away from her Native club and country is unlikely, though it would be great for her career.
- Aitana Bonmatí: The reigning Ballon d’Or winner is reportedly snubbing Chelsea’s approach in favour of a record-breaking new deal to stay at Barça — which would make her the highest-paid female footballer in the world.
👀 Ones to Watch: More Summer Moves Brewing
- Sara Holmgaard (Everton): Real Madrid are monitoring the versatile full-back.
- Ellen Wangerheim (Hammarby): At just 20, she’s drawing attention from Chelsea, Man City, and Wolfsburg — no confirmed bids yet, but one to watch.
- Linda Dallmann (Bayern Munich): Reportedly on Benfica’s radar, per Sky Germany.
- Rebecka Blomqvist: Officially confirmed to Eintracht Frankfurt from VfL Wolfsburg.
- Nicole Billa: Has joined Stuttgart after her exit from Cologne — an exciting move for the Austrian international.
- Mia Fishel: The American forward is in talks with multiple NWSL clubs about a return to the U.S. after struggling for form at Chelsea following her ACL injury.
📆 What’s Next?
With the transfer window officially opening June 18, expect things to ramp up quickly — especially after the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.
From blockbuster WSL moves to quiet exits on the continent and around the world, this summer promises to have some real changes and shake ups in squads.
We’ll be tracking all the major deals, rumours and confirmed signings here at Her Football — stay tuned
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