WSL Transfer Window Officially Open With Key Moves Expected
Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji
The January transfer window in the English Women’s Super League (WSL) officially opened on January 1, 2024, as we get off to a New Year.
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Players are expected to move especially those trying to get more playing times and the ones whose contracts are expiring very soon.
Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has been the subject of speculation as negotiations over a contract extension have lasted for several months. Arsenal offered a world record fee for a female goalkeeper for Earps in the summer but have not engaged in any new talks with her contract due to expire in June.
At least two European clubs have expressed interest in the 30-year-old including Paris St-Germain, and Earps is free to talk to clubs outside the WSL from January 1.
Another goalkeeper in the headlines is Manchester City’s Ellie Roebuck who has fallen the pecking order with club and country and is desperate for game time. The 24-year-old is seeking a move in January with her current contract ending in June, with Manchester United as one of the clubs linked with her.
Chelsea are pursuing France and Montpellier defender Maelle Lakrar, 23, as they look to add squad depth following recent injuries to Aniek Nouwen and Millie Bright.
Everton defender Nathalie Bjorn was chased by Real Madrid in the summer and the Spanish club might make another offer in January.
West Ham have been in talks with Australia midfielder Katrina Gorry, 31, and are close to agreeing a deal after she departed Swedish club Vittsjo GIK.
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Arsenal winger, Gio Queiroz is seeking a loan move this winter.
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The 20-year-old had a loan deal with Tottenham that fell through last window and Spurs are potential option again this time.
Chelsea top the WSL log into the new year with 25 points after 10 games, three points ahead of Manchester City.
Arsenal also with 22 points complete the top three places with Manchester United in the fourth position with 18 points.
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