Women's Super League: What to expect in January transfer window



The WSL January transfer window is open from December 31 to January 28.

The transfer window for the Women's Super League opens on 31 December, so who might be on the move?

Will the league leaders add to their squad? Who will be brought in to try to save the WSL? Which players could leave on loan to get more playing time?

On January 28, the window will close.

The WSL games will be shown on the BBC.

Who could be moving?

After a busy summer window, it is expected to be quieter in January, but clubs want to add more quality.

Stina Blackstenius was on Manchester United's wish list in the summer and is expected to join in January from BK Hacken.

United might have to fight off interest from the United States for their England forward. The former manager could try to take her. Under the terms of her departure, she was unable to sign a player from United for six months, but would have to pay a fee for Russo, who is still under contract.

Sanni Maija Franssi is a target for a few WSL clubs, while Manchester City's Janine Beckie is attracting interest from the USA.

The young English woman is being looked at by three other English cities.

There are a few WSL clubs looking at Lana Golob, while Tuva Hansen and Emma Snerle are moving to England.

The USA's Kristie Mewis was drafted by Gotham FC in December after training with Spurs. She was said to be open to a move to London but Spurs would have to pay a high fee.

Sam was at Manchester City last season.

There is interest in the player from a few WSL clubs as well as the Championship, because of the fact that the players are available after the Voluntary Liquidation of Coventry United.

Rio Hardy has trained at Villa for a few days and could be in line to play for the club, as he was a teammate of the current manager.

West Ham could make the move permanent for Lisa Evans.

Villa defender Natalie Haigh is one of the players who could be open to a loan move in order to get regular game time.

Karen Bardsley of Manchester City is being linked with a move, as are other experienced goalkeepers, such as the one who is currently at the helm ofLeicester City. In the summer, several clubs inquired about the location of Telford.

According to a report, a WSL club is interested in Sweden's BK Hacken goalkeeper.

Jeon Ga-eul is leaving Reading to join Sejong Sportstoto in South Korea.

What do clubs need?

The transfer window is open and several teams are hoping to be involved.

If they get their preferred targets, West Ham will get funds in the transfer window. They are shopping for a forward and are willing to look around Europe.

Reading's priority was to bring in a central player and a centre-back, and they have already signed Sanne Troelsgaard.

As they try to bolster their attacking options, they have several targets. Several talented youngsters will leave on loan in order to get game time.

Spurs are expected to strengthen to keep up their pursuit of the top prize in European football.

The market is expected to be busy with new management at some of the other clubs.

At least one Serbia international and an experienced goalkeeper are said to be being looked into by the city. They can also see players leave on loan.

With the continued interest of other clubs in their main goal scorer, and the absence of Tobin Heath, it's possible that they could sign another forward too.

It's not expected to be busy but they could strengthen in a few areas.

Manchester United are expected to make a few signings, particularly in attack, while Manchester City need cover for injured players and could be active.

Elsewhere...

While Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati is wanted across Europe,Everton boss Jean-Luc Vasseur could look to France for new recruits.

English-based players have been interest in the NWSL, including Houston Dash and North Carolina Courage.

The manager of an English club has previously shopped in Europe, while the boss of a French club has previously done the same.

WSL teams could be among the European clubs that Aitana Bonmati has received offers from.

A deal for a new forward has been agreed by the Championship leaders and they could try to sign Charlotte Wardlaw on a permanent basis.

Midfielders and forwards, as well as a goalkeeper, are available from the United Kingdom's Coventry United.

The Blues are said to be reluctant to let her leave, so several clubs could try again.

In the summer, she had interest from a number of clubs, but she is unlikely to move.

Which deals have been completed?

Sam Kerr won the FA Cup with a new deal.

Sanne Troelsgaard has signed for Reading for two-and-a-half years.

Australia forward Sam Kerr signed a new two-year deal with Chelsea in November, while young Russia defender Alsu Abdullina will join on a two-and-a-half year deal from Lokomotiv Moscow in January.

In November, Manchester United signed a new long-term deal with England international and record goalscorer, as well as Wales international, Carrie Jones.