Leicester City set to sign goalkeeper Keane published at 14:34 27 June
14:34 27 June
Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter
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Katie Keane was part of the Republic of Ireland squad for their Euro 2025 first round play-off against Georgia last year
Leicester City are set to sign goalkeeper Katie Keane from Shamrock Rovers on a three-year deal.
The Women's Super League club are expected to pay a fee for the 18-year-old but the figure is unknown.
The goalkeeper was called up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad at the age of 16 in 2022.
She is regarded as an exciting prospect having impressed at Athlone Town and with the national youth teams.
Forward Ayane leaves Tottenham after six yearspublished at 09:16 27 June
09:16 27 June
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Rosella Ayane scored a 96th-minute winner against Sheffield United en route to Tottenham's debut FA Cup final in 2024
Tottenham have confirmed the departure of forward Rosella Ayane following the end of her contract.
The Morocco international joined Tottenham from Bristol City in 2019 and went on to score 12 goals in 109 appearances.
She was part of the Spurs squad who competed in the Women's Super League for the first time in 2019 and came on as a substitute in the FA Cup final defeat by Manchester United in 2024.
The 29-year-old leaves Tottenham as one of their longest-serving players.
Holland signs Liverpool contract extensionpublished at 10:04 24 June
10:04 24 June
Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter
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Ceri Holland's current contract was due to expire this month
Wales international Ceri Holland has signed a contract extension with Liverpool.
The 27-year-old joined Liverpool in January 2021 and has gone on to become a key member of the squad.
The midfielder has made over 100 appearances for the club and was part of the side who won the Women's Championship in 2022.
She picked up four assists in 23 games last season and is part of the Wales squad competing in their first European Championship in Switzerland this summer.
"It's been an amazing four years. I've really enjoyed my time here," said Holland.
"We've had a lot of success but also there's a lot more we can give and a lot to build on. I think that was a major part in me re-signing.
"I want to win things. I want to have success with this club. I think I can contribute and really help us grow to the next level."
Spain's Ornella Vignola set for medical at Evertonpublished at 15:15 23 June
15:15 23 June
Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter
Everton are close to agreeing a move for Spain youth international Ornella Vignola from Granada.
The 20-year-old winger is due in Merseyside for a medical this week and is expected to complete the transfer.
Brian Sorensen's side are set to be busy this summer with a number of target identified following investment from new takeover company The Friedkin Group.
Ipswich Town women to play home games at Colchesterpublished at 12:37 23 June
12:37 23 June
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Ipswich Town Women will play home games at Colchester United's JobServe Community Stadium for the next two seasons.
Ipswich Town women will play home games at Colchester's JobServe Community Stadium for the next two seasons.
The agreement will also see the club's men's under-21s play a number of games at the venue, which is 16 miles from Ipswich across the Essex border, in 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Town women will play second-tier football for the first time in 2025-26 after winning promotion to the newly renamed WSL2 (Women's Super League 2) last season, having played home games at Felixstowe & Walton United for more than a decade.
The deal will see upgrades to the pitch at the JobServe Community Stadium ahead of the new season.
Rachel Harris, Town's head of women's football, told the club website, external: "With the additional requirements and challenges following promotion to the second tier for the first time, it sadly wasn't possible to maintain the Martello as our home. We're excited to be playing our WSL2 games at Colchester, and we can't wait to welcome our fans to the stadium as we make the step up next season."
Town chairman Mark Ashton said: "We're excited for the possibilities available to us at Colchester and look forward to seeing as many of our fans there as possible supporting Joe Sheehan and his team."
Following record crowds in each of the past two campaigns, the club intends to host the women's team at Portman Road during the next campaign while work is continuing towards finding a permanent home in the Ipswich area.
Bartrip signs new Tottenham deal until 2028published at 10:01 23 June
10:01 23 June
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Tottenham vice-captain Molly Bartrip has signed a new three-year contract with the club.
The 29-year-old centre-back re-joined Spurs from Reading in July 2021, having played in Tottenham's youth set-up.
She has since made 74 Women's Super League appearances for the club.
Bartrip played every WSL game last season as Spurs finished second-bottom - a result that led to head coach Robert Vilahamn's sacking.
Man Utd interested in Liverpool midfielder Nagano published at 17:00 20 June
17:00 20 June
Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter
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Fuka Nagano was part of Japan's squad at the 2023 Women's World Cup
Manchester United are interested in signing Liverpool midfielder Fuka Nagano on a free transfer this summer.
The 26-year-old's contract runs out at Liverpool at the end of June and she is yet to agree an extension despite having offers on the table for several months.
Sources at Liverpool suggested in May they were hopeful Nagano would renew her contract but United's interest could complicate matters.
Liverpool have been without a permanent manager since sacking Matt Beard in February and sources say that uncertainty has complicated matters in the transfer window.
Nagano joined Liverpool in January 2023 and quickly established herself as a regular starter in the team.
The midfielder could link-up with fellow Japanese international Hinata Miyazawa at United, but the club has a list of other names on their shortlist.
Republic of Ireland defender Mannion leaves Man Utdpublished at 09:05 20 June
09:05 20 June
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Aoife Mannion joined Manchester United in 2021
Manchester United have confirmed the departure of defender Aoife Mannion following the end of her contract.
The 29-year-old Republic of Ireland international made 55 appearances for the club since joining from Manchester City in 2021.
She helped United win the Women's FA Cup in 2024, coming on as a substitute during the final against Tottenham at Wembley.
United also confirmed that academy graduate Alyssa Aherne, who was on loan at Championship side Sheffield United last season, would be leaving the club.
Chelsea sign teenager Alber on four-year dealpublished at 14:11 11 June
14:11 11 June
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Mara Alber is Chelsea's second signing of the summer transfer window
Chelsea have signed Germany youth international Mara Alber from TSG Hoffenheim on a four-year deal.
The versatile forward will join the Women's Super League champions on 1 July.
The 19-year-old established herself as a regular for Hoffenheim after making her Bundesliga debut in 2022 - but missed most of last season through injury.
She made 32 appearances in the German top flight, scoring seven goals after breaking into the first team at the age of 16.
"I feel proud to have signed for Chelsea. It is a special moment for me because it is such a big club," said Alber.
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