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Transfer News: Brighton bring in AC Milan star

Brighton have brought in Finland international Nora Heroum from AC Milan on a one-year deal.

The midfielder is manager Hope Powell's third summer signing ahead of the new Women's Super League season, joining Charlton goalkeeper Katie Startup and Bristol City striker Katie Robinson.

"She has played at the top level in what is a really strong domestic set-up in Italy for three...

Premier League, women's football, women's sport, Women's Super League

Premier League WSL takeover fails to find support

Most Women's Super League clubs would prefer to remain independent rather than be run by the Premier League.

The Guardian reports there are fears the focus under Premier League control would be on maximising commercial revenues rather than developing players, coaches and grassroots football.

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has previously stated his personal...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Coronavirus testing bonus for Women's Super League

The Football Association has announced just one person tested positive for coronavirus out of 802 samples in the first week of testing on Women's Super League and Championship sides.

Although the FA has kept the individual's identity anonymous along with their club, it will be a relief for the WSL to have had only a single positive test as they push for the season to start on the...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Transfer News: Everton complete signing of Nicoline Sorensen

Denmark striker Nicoline Sorensen has joined Everton on a two-year contract. She arrives from Brondby having been both top scorer and Player of the Year in the Danish League last season.

“I feel really proud and honoured to be joining Everton," Sorensen told evertonfc.com .

"It's clear from speaking to Willie [manager Willie Kirk] that the club is ambitious and it felt like...

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Transfer News: Manchester United sign Batlle and Fuso

Spain midfielder Ona Batlle and German attacker Ivana Fuso have joined Manchester United on two-year contracts, both with an option for a further 12 months.

Batlle left Levante earlier in the summer when her contract expired, having started her career with spells in the Barcelona youth team and Madrid CF.

She told manutd.com: “It’s an honour and a pleasure to sign for...

West Ham, women's football, women's sport

Transfer News: West Ham strengthen squad ahead of new season

West Ham have announced their first two signings of the summer ahead of the start of the new Women's Super League season. Maz Pacheco (pictured) has joined the Hammers following the end of her contract at Reading.

The club have also captured Australia international goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold from Brisbane Roar.

Left-back Pacheco worked with West Ham manager Matt Beard when...

Manchester United, women's football, women's sport

Transfer News: England midfielder Staniforth joins Manchester United

England star Lucy Staniforth has signed for Manchester United on a two-year deal.

The midfielder left Birmingham City last month at the end of her contract having played 43 times for the Blues across two seasons.

United finished fourth in the curtailed Women's Super League season, their first in the top flight.

Staniforth hopes she can help the club to compete for...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Transfer News: Everton, Liverpool and Aston Villa bring in new players

There has been plenty of transfer activity as clubs get ready for the start of the new Women's Super League and Championship seasons.

Liverpool have recruited goalkeeper Rachael Laws after the 29-year-old was released by Reading last month.

Manager Vicky Jepson hopes having an experience keeper in the squad can help her side return to the Super League at the first attempt...

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Transfer News: Arsenal announce more summer signings

Arsenal have added Australia international keeper Lydia Williams and Swiss utility player Malin Gut to their squad for the new Women's Super League season.

Williams joins fellow Matildas star Steph Catley in moving to the Gunners from Melbourne City.

“To be given an opportunity to come over and play with some of the best players in the world is really exciting,” Williams...

Manchester City, football, women's football

Transfer News: Man City sign England star

The prospect of Champions League football persuaded England striker Chloe Kelly to move to Manchester City after announcing her departure from Everton.

Kelly spent four seasons at Everton having signed from Arsenal but rejected a new two-year contract in June.

"The chance to play Champions League football and just being at the club as a whole is massive," she told BBC Sport...

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