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Dutch international goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar has joined Arsenal from Aston Villa for a fee.  The 24-year-old made over 100 appearances for FC Twente where she won three league titles and a further five domestic trophies.  Van Domselaar made 15 appearances for Villa during her one-year spell there.  She made her full Netherlands debut in 2022 since when she has won 27 caps and featured at the Euros in 2022 and World Cup in 2023. 

On joining, van Domselaar said, “I’m really happy to be here. If you look at Arsenal, the players, the team, the stadium, it’s a huge club and I’m so excited to be part of the club.  I want to win trophies and achieve big things, and Arsenal is the right place for me to do both.  I can’t wait to play at Emirates Stadium in front of all the supporters and show what I can do.”

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Japan international Aoba Fujino on a three-year contract.  The 20-year-old forward joins the Cityzens from Tokyo Verdy Beleza where she made 51 appearances and scored 24 goals.  For her country, she became their youngest ever goalscorer during the 2023 World Cup.  Fujino remarked, “in the league, this is a top-level club both physically and technically.  That is something I find very appealing, the size of the team and the organisation.  It’s very important to play in this kind of environment.  This is a very big club with a lot of history, so I’m really excited to come here.”

Aaton Villa have announced the signing of goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo following the expiry of her contract at Arsenal.  D’Angelo joins on a two-year deal having spent the last season-and-a-half with the Gunners where she made 15 appearances in all competitions.   The 31-year-old Canada international had previously played for Toronto Lady Lynx, Western New York Flash, North Carolina Couage and Vittsjo GIK.

Crystal Palace have confirmed that Denmark international Katrine Veje has joined the club following two seasons with Everton.  The 33-year-old made 27 league appearances during her spell with the Toffees.  In her 17-year-long career, the defender also has experience of playing in Denmark, the United States, France and Sweden as well as winning over 160 international caps.  “I’m super, super happy to join Crystal Palace.  It’s a really good project and you can tell the club really want to invest in this women’s team”, Veje commented after joining the Eagles.

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Sweden international Anna Sandberg on a three-year deal, with an option of a further year.  The defender joins from BK Hacken where she gained experience of playing in the Champions League.  She was part of the Sweden squad at last year’s World Cup.  Sandberg said, “I’m very happy and grateful to sign for this big club, Manchester United.  I hope I can help our team with my qualities and delivery many winning moments for out fantastic fans.”

Missy Bo Kearns has joined Aston Villa from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee.  The midfielder has signed a three-year contract with the Villans.  Kearns began her senior career with Liverpool in 2018 and went onto make over 100 appearances for the Reds.  She has also featured regularly for England’s youth sides.

Inma Gabarro has joined Everton after leaving Sevilla following the expiry of her contract.  The 21-year-old is capable of playing across the forward line as well as in midfield.  She helped Spain win the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in 2022, where she also won the Golden Boot, and made her senior international debut in November 2022.  Gabarro remarked, “It’s my first time here in the English league and I’m really looking forward to coming here.  I think Everton is a club where you can continue your development”.

Leicester City have signed French youth international striker Noemie Mouchon on a three-year contract.  The 21-year-old left Stade de Reims this summer where she scored nine goals in 22 league appearances last season.  On joining the Foxes, Mouchon said, “I’m super happy to sign for Leicester City and I’m hoping to have a great season with the club.  This is a great club that can develop players with potential.  It goes without saying that the WSL is the most attractive league in Europe, if not the world.  It’s a dream for most female footballers to play in England.”

Goalkeeper Shae Yanez has joined Crystal Palace after leaving Bristol City.  Yanez spent the second half of the 2023/24 season with the Robins having previously played for Washington Spirit and San Diego Wave in the National Women’s Soccer League and she spent three seasons with London City Lionesses in the Championship.  The 27-year-old commented, “I’ve always been a big fan of Palace, so I’m excited to get started here.  It’s just a great club in general and they have great ambition.  Getting promoted, you could see the fight in them. And I’m excited to be a part of that.”

Danish internationals Sara and Karen Holmgaard have both signed new deals with Everton.  Defender Sara joined the Toffees in August 2022 and last season featured in 12 league games, scoring twice and providing three assists.  Karen, who has played in midfield and defence, joined alongside her twin in 2022 and made 13 league appearances during the 2023/24 campaign and scored two goals.

Jess Carter has departed Chelsea and completed a move to NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League for an undisclosed transfer fee.  The 26-year-old joined the Blues in 2018 from Birmingham City and went onto make 150 appearances for the club.  The defender won five WSL titles, the FA Cup three times, the League Cup twice and the Community Shield once during her time with Chelsea.  With England, Carter was part of the squads that won the Euros in 2022 and reached the World Cup final last year.

Arsenal have confirmed the Gio Queiroz has left the club and moved to Atletico Madrid.  Gio joined the Gunners in 2022 from Barcelona and made a total of 11 appearances for them.  She spent the first part of the 2022/23 season on loan at Everton and last season had a spell with Liga F side Madrid CFF.