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Johanna Rytting Kaneryd has promised there is "much more to come" after signing a contract extension which will keep her at Chelsea until summer 2027.

The 28-year-old Sweden international has helped the Blues win six trophies in three seasons since arriving in London from BK Hacken in August 2022, chalking up more than 100 appearances along the way.

A key member of Chelsea's unbeaten domestic treble-winning squad during the 2024-25 season, she featured in 21 of their 22 Women's Super League matches, scoring five goals.

"I am delighted to extend my time here because I really do love this place. Since the first day I stepped into this club, it has felt like home," Rytting Kaneryd said.

"I am someone who is always striving to improve and I know there is much more to come from me in the future."

Paul Green, Chelsea's head of women's football, added: "Johanna has played an important part in our success since joining the club ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.

"She has been among our highest appearance makers [and] we are looking forward to seeing Johanna continue to progress with us in the forthcoming years."

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter

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Former England international Rachel Daly has signed a new two-year contract with Aston Villa.

The 33-year-old has scored 59 goals in more than 80 appearances for the club, captaining the side on several occasions.

She scored 22 goals in the 2022-23 campaign, winning the Golden Boot and equalling Vivianne Miedema's record for the most goals scored in a single Women's Super League season.

She was also named the WSL Player of the Season for her goalscoring heroics as Villa finished a club record fifth in the table.

Daly retired from international football in April 2024, after starting every game in England's Euro 2022 success and helping them reach the 2023 Women's World Cup final.

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Tottenham striker Martha Thomas has signed a new contract with the club until 2028.

The Scotland international has made 53 appearances for Spurs in all competitions since joining from Manchester United in September 2023.

The 28-year-old has scored 11 goals for the club, including seven in the Women's Super League.

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London City Lionesses have been fined £15,000 for approaching a Southampton player without the club's permission.

The player was contacted on social media and asked for the details of her agent.

A statement from the FA read: "It was alleged that London City Lionesses approached a player with a view to inducing them to leave Southampton without written prior permission of the club."

The club admitted the charge and did not ask for a personal hearing.

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Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward has revealed she turned down an offer to manage a Women's Super League club "a few weeks ago" and has reiterated her full commitment to her present role.

Ward succeeded Eileen Gleeson as Republic manager in January and has been at the helm for four Nations League matches to date, three wins and a heavy 4-0 defeat by Slovenia.

The primary focus for the 41-year-old however is qualifying for the 2027 World Cup, which begins in February.

Ward formerly managed Sheffield United, Birmingham City and Aston Villa in her native country, but stepped down as Villa boss a year ago.

"I'll tell you one thing. I was offered a WSL job a few weeks ago and I turned it down because I am loving what I am doing," said Ward after naming her squad for the forthcoming Nations League games against Turkey and Slovenia.

"Listen, I really wanted the Ireland job. I turned down two other countries that offered me the job whilst I was in the interview process for Ireland because I wholeheartedly wanted to manage this country. So when I say I am in, I am in.

"I am talking long term to the board, not just around the next two games, but how we develop the League of Ireland - we've spoken a lot about that - so there is a bigger picture here. I have loved being here. There have been some challenges of course, but I love being here. I am proud to represent this country."

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Arsenal midfielder Frida Maanum has signed a new contract with the club.

The Norway international joined the Gunners from Sweden's Linkoping FC in July 2021 and has gone on to make 150 appearances, scoring 40 goals.

"I love playing for this club, everything about it – the supporters, the community, playing at Emirates Stadium," Maanum said. "Seeing how the club has developed over the last few years only makes me more excited to continue my journey here.

"We've had such special moments this season and getting to share those with our supporters has been amazing, I'm looking forward to continuing celebrating with them and giving everything for this team."

Renee Slegers added: "I'm delighted that Frida has signed a new contract here with us. She's such an important player in the group and has made a big contribution to what we've achieved as a group during my time as head coach. I know Frida has the ambition and drive to continue striving for improvement as we continue to aim to compete for the highest honours together."

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Tottenham forward Lenna Gunning-Williams has signed a new contract until 2028.

The 20-year-old academy graduate has made 16 appearances in all competitions this season, including 12 in the Women's Super League.

She also earned her first England Under-23s call-up in October and was nominated for the WSL young player of the year award.

Gunning-Williams spent last season on loan at third-tier Ipswich, where she scored 14 goals in 26 games.