WSL January transfers: Who might be on the move?
As the Women’s Super League (WSL) transfer window opens, clubs are poised for significant changes aimed at enhancing their squads for the season's finale. With Manchester City seeking to break Chelsea's long-standing title dominance and Manchester United making their mark in the Women's Champions League, the urgency for new talent is palpable. High-profile players like Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone are attracting interest as they approach contract expiration, while clubs like Liverpool and Brighton are expected to be particularly active in pursuing new signings to improve their standings. The upcoming month will likely see a flurry of negotiations as teams aim to solidify their rosters ahead of the summer.
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Georgia Stanway, whose contract with Bayern Munich ends this summer, has drawn interest from Arsenal and could sign a pre-contract agreement in January.
Ella Toone is out of contract at Manchester United in July, allowing her to negotiate with clubs outside the WSL this month.
Manchester City's priority is to extend the contract of top scorer Khadija Shaw, while they may also look to add players to support their title challenge.
Liverpool plans to be active in the transfer market to climb off the bottom of the table, having funds available from the sale of Olivia Smith.
Tottenham has already confirmed three new signings and is eyeing a loan deal for Japan midfielder Maika Hamano from Chelsea.
Manchester United has secured two signings, including Germany's Lea Schuller and Sweden's Hanna Lundkvist, and extended Hinata Miyazawa's contract until 2029.
West Ham's new manager is likely to seek signings from Italy, leveraging her experience and contacts in the market.