WSL transfer tracker latestpublished at 20:52 30 January
20:52 30 January
With Crystal Palace having completed the signing of Jamaica defender Allyson Swaby from AC Milan, here are the "ins" and "outs" for Women's Super League clubs in this window.
Palace have now recruited three players on permanent deals, the same number as Manchester City and Tottenham.
What's the latest on Kelly? Arsenal loan offer acceptedpublished at 19:46 30 January
19:46 30 January
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One of the big stories of transfer deadline day has been whether Manchester City and England forward Chloe Kelly could be on the move.
It looks like that could now be the case, with City having accepted a loan offer from Women's Super League rivals Arsenal for the 27-year-old.
But Kelly's future isn't certain yet. Manchester United, who have made an offer too, are not out of the race.
BBC Sport is not aware of whether Kelly herself has accepted Arsenal's offer.
On Wednesday evening, Kelly posted a message on Instagram saying she wants "to be happy again" and did not see her future at City beyond the summer.
Kelly, whose City contract expires in June and has started just once this season, is concerned about her place in the England squad with the 2025 European Championship taking place in July.
Which clubs are still active?published at 19:14 30 January
19:14 30 January
Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter
We are four hours away from the transfer window deadline and there are still a few deals not yet completed.
The big one, of course, is Manchester United's pursuit of England forward Chloe Kelly from Manchester City.
They have made an offer - it is unclear if it is for a permanent deal or a loan - but City are still unwilling to allow Kelly to join a rival as things stand.
Elsewhere, Liverpool are set to bring in Chelsea left-back Alejandra Bernabe on loan for the rest of the season and Palace are hoping to add to their squad.
West Ham, Tottenham and Everton are not expecting to do any more business.
How many signings have teams made?published at 18:05 30 January
18:05 30 January
The transfer deadline is fast approaching and Women's Super League clubs have got until 23:00 GMT on Thursday to get any last-minute deals over the line.
With Leicester having confirmed the signing of Hlin Eiriksdottir, here's a rundown of every team's confirmed "ins" and "outs" so far.
'Important to be strong at home' - new Villa boss Arroyopublished at 17:51 30 January
17:51 30 January
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New Aston Villa manager Natalia Arroyo says her side need to take advantage of their support at Villa Park and make the team feel "strong and confident at home".
The 38-year-old Spaniard takes charge of her first fixture on Sunday, when they host Women's Super League leaders Chelsea at 14:30 GMT.
Speaking on Aston Villa Women's X, external, Arroyo said: "It will be great to play in the stadium. Let's see if we are really able to bring in as many people as possible.
"It always important for our team to feel strong at home. We are struggling with some games at home and we need to really build the atmosphere where the fans are having fun with the game that we are trying to do, that the players feel really safe and strong and confident at home, and that the opponents feel like it is really difficult to get points and to win and to dominate against us in our stadium."
Arroyo added that she "really loves great atmospheres" and hopes that will be the case at Villa Park.
"Lets see if we can have the crowd with us and really make our fan base stronger, it will depend on our performances," she said.
"Hopefully we can build a team that plays with passion, with energy and that after the game the fans are asking other people to come to the next game."
'Positive signs' from challenging teams like Spurs - Kaminskipublished at 15:12 30 January
15:12 30 January
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Laura Kaminski says there are "really positive signs" that her newly promoted Crystal Palace side can go toe-to-toe against Women's Super League mainstay teams like Tottenham.
Palace fell to a narrow 3-2 defeat by Spurs on Sunday after Olivia Holdt scored a 95th-minute winner for the visitors.
Kaminski said she was "bitterly disappointed" with the result that leaves the club bottom of the WSL, four points adrift of safety.
"There's no doubt about it, I was gutted for the group," Kaminski said.
"I thought their second-half performance showed everything. It showed character, grit, determination."
However, the Palace boss added that there were "so many positives" to take from the game.
"It's points that we're after. We know that, you know there's no there's no denying that," she said ahead of Sunday's trip to Brighton (14:00 GMT kick-off).
"But for me, for a newly promoted side to go toe-to-toe with a side that's pushing top half of the table and have been in there for several years, that shows some really positive signs for us and some really good quality in our squad, and most of all - great character."
Here are more key lines from Kaminski's news conference:
"I'm making no comment at this moment in time," Kaminski said when asked about any potential deadline signings or departures.
Palace are "really happy" with their two new signings - Ria Oling and Clarissa Larisey.
Kaminski said the pair have been "refreshing" and helped add competition to the squad.
On Chelsea attracting big signings like Naomi Girma, the Palace manager said she "expects nothing less" than the WSL to attract top talent.
Kaminski said Palace "control our own luck and destiny" in the relegation battle.
She said the "trophy" to stay in the WSL would be just as big as trophy that secured their promotion from the Championship last season.
WSL transfer trackerpublished at 15:03 30 January
15:03 30 January
The transfer deadline is fast approaching and Women's Super League clubs have got until 23:00 GMT on Thursday to get any last-minute deals over the line.
Here's a rundown of every team's confirmed "ins" and "outs" so far following the moves we've had today.
Miquel praises 'efficient' transfer window for Leicesterpublished at 13:53 30 January
13:53 30 January
Emily Salley BBC Sport journalist
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Leicester City manager Amandine Miquel has praised the club for being "efficient" in the winter transfer window.
The Foxes have made just one permanent signing so far, with Wales international Olivia Clark brought in to replace goalkeeper Lize Kop, who joined Tottenham.
However, the club are set to sign striker Hlin Eiriksdottir from Swedish side Kristianstads on deadline day.
Speaking ahead of Sunday's trip to Everton (14:00 GMT kick-off), Miquel said "anything could happen" before Thursday's 23:00 GMT cut-off time.
"I think we have been efficient, we did what we needed to do. We looked at everything that was happening and it's a good window," Miquel added.
"We will stay active until the last second, like any game."
The Leicester boss refused to confirm or deny Eiriksdottir's signing.
Here are more key lines from Miquel's news conference:
There is a "possibility" Lena Petermann could be available for selection soon.
Shannon O'Brien is "a player with a lot of potential" but the club are "taking their time" as she continues her return from knee surgery.
Miquel feels performances have been "going much better" since December.
Leicester are aiming for 30 points from their remaining 10 fixtures, with Miquel adding: "If it's less it's less, but we are not picking games, we are just going for every game".
She hopes Emilia Pelgander can "enjoy life and football" during her loan spell at FC Rosengard.
The Leicester boss said it is "not ideal" that Chelsea appear to have "no limits" in attracting big signings like Naomi Girma.
England forward Kelly 'needs to play football' - Whitepublished at 12:50 30 January
12:50 30 January
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England forward Chloe Kelly "needs to play football", according to her former international team-mate Ellen White.
On Wednesday evening the Manchester City player wrote on Instagram that she wants "to be happy again" and has accepted her future is not with her current club.
The 27-year-old has started only one Women's Super League game for City this season.
Speaking on the Women's Football Weekly Podcast, White said: "It's disappointing for her if she has got this ankle injury that's keeping her out, she needs minutes.
"Chloe Kelly is very very talented. For me it was like a joy when I was at Man City to have Lauren Hemp and Chloe Kelly on either side.
"She needs to play football and she needs to play in the Euros. That's a priority. To do that she needs to be playing football and I don't know if she's guaranteed to get into that starting XI [at Manchester City] because that hasn't happened this season.
"There are some very good players in those wide positions for Man City so does she go on loan somewhere, I don't know.
"I think if she does go on loan it gives her a great opportunity to go to the Euros this summer."
Leicester set to sign Iceland striker Eiriksdottirpublished at 12:37 30 January
12:37 30 January
Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter
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Hlin Eiriksdottir would be Leicester's second signing of the January window
Leicester City are set to sign striker Hlin Eiriksdottir from Swedish side Kristianstads.
The 24-year-old was Kristianstads's top scorer in the Damallsvenskan last season with 15 goals in 25 matches.
Eiriksdottir has made 35 appearances and scored six goals for Iceland since making her senior debut in 2018.
It would be Leicester's second signing of the winter transfer window after they brought in Wales goalkeeper Olivia Clark to replace Lize Kop, who left to join Tottenham.
Amandine Miquel's side are currently 11th in the Women's Super League, four points above bottom-placed Crystal Palace.
Eiriksdottir's arrival would be seen as a big boost to Leicester, who have struggled with injuries to their attacking players this season.
French striker Noemie Mouchon was ruled out for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign after she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in October.
The club's top two scorers from last season - Jutta Rantala and Lena Petermann - also remain sidelined because of injury, having not featured since October and November respectively.
English forward Shannon O'Brien made her first WSL start this season in the Foxes' win over Liverpool on Sunday after undergoing surgery last year.
What is the latest with England forward Kelly?published at 12:24 30 January
12:24 30 January
Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter
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Chloe Kelly scored the winning goal for England in the Euro 2022 final
England forward Chloe Kelly has made it known that she wants to leave Manchester City this month but faces a race against time to agree a move.
The 27-year-old has been frustrated by a lack of game time this season and has not featured for City in January with speculation increasing.
There have been reports linking her with a loan move to Manchester United, which they claim is Kelly's preferred choice.
However, we do not know if United have made an offer.
It is believed Brighton made an enquiry earlier this month but nothing transpired.
Clubs have until 23:00 GMT on Thursday to agree transfers and Kelly hopes to secure a move in order to keep her place in England's squad for Euro 2025.
Birmingham sign West Ham defender Cooke on loanpublished at 12:06 30 January
12:06 30 January
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Birmingham City have signed West Ham defender Shannon Cooke on loan for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
The 24-year-old joined the Hammers on deadline day in January 2023 but has made just three starts in the Women's Super League this season.
Birmingham currently sit top of the Women's Championship, level on points with Bristol City.
"I think it's clear to see all of the work that's going into the club to help them progress and be successful and I'm really excited to be a part of that," said Cooke after signing for the Blues.
WSL transfer trackerpublished at 10:31 30 January
10:31 30 January
The transfer deadline is fast approaching and Women's Super League clubs have got until 23:00 GMT on Thursday to get any last-minute deals over the line.
Here's a rundown of every team's "ins" and "outs" so far, and we'll be updating it as we follow all the moves on deadline day.
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PSG in talks with United States defender Dunnpublished at 11:08 30 January
11:08 30 January
Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter
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Paris St-Germain are in talks over a potential move for United States international Crystal Dunn.
NJ/NY Gotham FC announced on Tuesday that the club had "mutually agreed to part ways as Dunn pursues a new opportunity".
The 32-year-old defender joined the National Women's Soccer League side in December 2023 and made 32 appearances in all competitions.
"I can't even find the words to express how incredibly sad I am," Dunn wrote on Instagram after her departure was announced.
"As I turn the page and prepare for a new chapter, I am filled with excitement for what lies ahead.
"The journey continues and I am committed to reaching new heights and pushing myself to be the absolute best version of who I am."
Dunn won the Women's World Cup with the United States in 2019, while she was also part of Emma Hayes' squad that claimed Olympic gold in Paris last summer.
PSG are third in the Premiere Ligue, eight points off leaders and reigning champions Lyon.
What is the latest on Keira Walsh?published at 09:10 30 January
09:10 30 January
Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter
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Keira Walsh (left) joined Barcelona in 2022 from Manchester City
The biggest move on deadline day could involve England international Keira Walsh, who Chelsea are hopeful of bringing in before 23:00 GMT.
Chelsea's interest in Walsh has been long-standing and the club have been looking to bolster their midfield options since the summer.
The 27-year-old told Barcelona in September that she did not wish to extend her contract and is keen for a move back to England to be close to family.
Her current deal is due to expire in six months and Barcelona, who signed her for a then-world record fee of £400,000 in 2022, would lose her on a free this summer.
Arsenal have maintained their interest but Walsh's preference has always appeared to lean towards Chelsea.
The Women's Super League leaders have already broken the world record transfer fee this summer, signing USA defender Naomo Girma on a deal until 2029.
Barcelona have told clubs they are unwilling to sell but if Chelsea match their asking price, they might have to accept defeat with Walsh pushing for a move.
What can we expect on WSL transfer deadline day?published at 08:44 30 January
08:44 30 January
Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter
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Chloe Kelly is keen for a move to get regular game time before Euro 2025
After last night, it is set to be an explosive transfer window deadline day in the Women's Super League.
Chelsea are hopeful of wrapping up a late move for England international Keira Walsh but we are waiting to see if Barcelona will agree to a deal.
England team-mate Chloe Kelly is pushing for a move away from Manchester City and released a statement last night to argue her case.
Arsenal are set to sign USA defender Jenna Nighswonger from Gotham FC for what we believe is an £80,500 fee.
Crystal Palace are also hoping to bring at least one more player in before the 23:00 GMT deadline.
It is worth keeping an eye on Liverpool, who may get one more signing over the line to add to their squad but it could be tight.
A number of other WSL clubs are keeping their options open, including Brighton, Aston Villa and Leicester City.