Arsenal Women Gossip

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Lia Walti of Arsenal reacts during the FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at The Academy Stadium on February 11, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Real Madrid in talks with Arsenal star keen for something new

Real Madrid enter talks with Arsenal's Lia Wälti for a potential transfer, amidst strategic planning for Arsenal's midfield future.
FRISCO, TEXAS - DECEMBER 05: Emily Fox #23 of United States looks on during the singing of the U.S. national anthem before the match against China PR at Toyota Stadium on December 05, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Will it be a busy transfer window for Arsenal Women?

With the January transfer window now open, any new additions to the Arsenal squad will require careful consideration and potential deregistration of current squad members.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Mary Earps of England applauds after receiving the FIFA Golden Glove Award after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal change mind on free Manchester United signing

Arsenal shift focus in the transfer market, cooling interest in Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps as PSG emerges as the new frontrunner.
FRISCO, TEXAS - DECEMBER 05: Emily Fox #23 of United States looks on during the singing of the U.S. national anthem before the match against China PR at Toyota Stadium on December 05, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Arsenal in advanced talks to sign 25yo Fox

Arsenal in advanced talks to sign USWNT star Emily Fox from North Carolina Courage, with potential addition of goalkeeper Mary Earps also rumoured.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Kyra Cooney-Cross of Australia warms up during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Third Place Match match between Sweden and Australia at Brisbane Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Arsenal Cooney-Cross record fee broken down

Arsenal acquire Matildas star Kyra Cooney-Cross for a record-breaking fee, strengthening their position in English women's football.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Mary Earps of England applauds after receiving the FIFA Golden Glove Award after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Is Earps really ‘100% committed’ to Manchester United amid Arsenal flirtations?

Mary Earps' commitment to Manchester United questioned amid Arsenal's advances. Can the Gunners lure another star from the Red Devils?
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Mary Earps of England applauds after receiving the FIFA Golden Glove Award after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal consider 2nd bid as unsettled Man United star wants exit

Mary Earps, the Lionesses' goalkeeper who recently excelled in the World Cup, appears unsettled at Manchester United, heightening interest from Arsenal.
England's goalkeeper #01 Mary Earps poses after receiving the 'Golden Glove' award at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal make 2nd bid for Mary Earps

Arsenal Women make a surprising second bid for Man United's Mary Earps, raising eyebrows in the women's football world. Arsenal's goalkeeper roster is already strong with recent additions and extensions.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 05: Laia Codina of Spain celebrates her team's 5-1 victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Spain at Eden Park on August 05, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Barcelona 23yo asks to leave to join Arsenal

Laia Codina eyes a move to Arsenal from Barcelona after an impressive World Cup stint with the Spanish national team.
Benfica's Cloé Lacasse (L) vies for the ball Rosengard's Jessica Wik during the UEFA Women's Champions League group D football match between FC Rosengard and SL Ben-fica in Malmo, Sweden, on December 7, 2022. - Sweden OUT (Photo by ANDREAS HILLERGREN/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

70 goals in 74 games: Arsenal make offer to Canadian forward

Cloé Lacasse has been linked with a record-breaking move to Arsenal from Benfica. If confirmed, it could be a landmark in Portuguese women's football.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Anna Patten of Arsenal reacts as she warms up prior to the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Everton Women and Arsenal Women at Walton Hall Park on May 02, 2021 in Liverpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Arsenal 24yo closes in on Aston Villa move

Anna Patten, Arsenal Women's defender, on the verge of sealing a deal with Aston Villa Women as her contract with Arsenal nears expiration.
BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Alessia Russo of Manchester United looks on prior to the FA Women's Super League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Prenton Park on May 27, 2023 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Star Manchester United striker expected to join Arsenal July 1

English striker Alessia Russo set to join Arsenal following a fallout in contract negotiations with Manchester United.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Jonas Eidevall, Head Coach of Arsenal, applauds the fans following their side's defeat to VfL Wolfsburg during the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final 2nd leg match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at Emirates Stadium on May 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Eidevall admits interest from men’s teams for coaching role

Jonas Eidevall, the head coach of Arsenal's women's team, has confirmed that Allsvenskan clubs have shown interest in his services.
LEIGH, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Rafaelle Souza of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the FA Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Leigh Sports Village on April 19, 2023 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Surprise as Arsenal Brazilian centreback to leave

In a surprising turn, Arsenal's Brazilian centre-back may be headed for the US-League, with Orlando the probable destination.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Jonas Eidevall, Head Coach of Arsenal, applauds the fans following their side's defeat to VfL Wolfsburg during the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final 2nd leg match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at Emirates Stadium on May 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Godfrey to sign professional Arsenal contract this week

Freya Godfrey, a rising star in Arsenal's ranks, is set to ink her first professional contract, demonstrating the successful youth development at Arsenal.
Arsenal u16s featuring Omotara Junaid

Arsenal’s Omotara Junaid draws attention of Nigeria’s Football Federation

Arsenal's Omotara Junaid is making waves, attracting attention from the Nigeria Football Federation. Discover her journey from Arsenal U16s to a possible international career.

Arsenal eyeing up rising Spanish star Paula Tomás

Arsenal targets Levante's Paula Tomás to reinforce defence amidst injury setbacks. Can the Spanish starlet unlock their WSL title ambitions?
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Alessia Russo of Manchester United during the FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Manchester United defends Russo from Arsenal’s pursuit

Manager Marc Skinner is hopeful that Alessia Russo will remain with Manchester United despite her expiring contract and Arsenal's interest.
Kaylan Marckese via Arsenal.com

Arsenal pay HB Koge club record to sign Marckese

Arsenal paid HB Koge a club record fee to sign goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese with the Danish club delighted with the amount they were able to receive 18 months after signing her.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Leah Williamson of England warms up prior to the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 group A match between England and Austria at Old Trafford on July 06, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal 25yo signs huge Gucci deal

Arsenal's Leah Williamson has signed a massive deal with the international fashion house, Gucci, which will apparently send her personal wealth rocketing.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Lydia Williams of Arsenal warms up ahead of the Vitality Women's FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal Women and Gillingham Ladies at Meadow Park on April 18, 2021 in Borehamwood, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal goalkeeper to join PSG for free

Arsenal's Australian goalkeeper, Lydia Williams, is expected to join PSG on a free transfer.
WALSALL, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Nikita Parris of England looks on prior to the International Friendly between England Women and Denmark Women at Bank's Stadium on May 25, 2019 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Nikita Parris agrees Manchester United move

David Ornstein is reporting that Nikita Parris is set to leave Arsenal to sign for Manchester United just one year after arriving at the club.
Malin Gut via Arsenal.com

Malin Gut signs for Grasshoppers as Schnaderbeck joins Tottenham

Grasshoppers have registered Arsenal player, Malin Gut, as one of their own while Arsenal have confirmed that Viktoria Schnaderbeck joined Tottenham on loan for the rest of the season.
Tokyo Olympics 2020 Team GB and Arsenal's Leah Williamson during the Team GB Tokyo 2020 Women s Football Team Announcement at the Botanical Gardens, Birmingham. Picture date: Thursday May 27, 2021. Copyright: Zac Goodwin

Are Arsenal compliant with FA WSL homegrown quota rules?

The FA are introducing a new homegrown quota for the 2021/22 season and, along with Brexit that has removed a lot of EU players from the market, it will have an impact on the transfer window.
Leonie Maier 20 Arsenal during the Vitality Womens FA Cup 5th round match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Meadow Park, Borehamwood, England. WFAC - Arsenal and Crystal Palace

Leonie Maier and Kenza Dali to join Everton

Arsenal were reportedly close to signing Kenza Dali after it was announced that the West Ham midfielder would be leaving the club this summer at the end of her contract but it seems she will now be signing for Everton.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal celebrates after scoring her team's fourth goal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal Women and Tottenham Hotspur Women at Meadow Park on October 18, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Agent: Vivianne Miedema will stay with Arsenal

Vivianne Miedema's agent, Leoni Blokhuis, has denied that her client will be heading to Lyon as part of a swap deal that would bring Nikita Parris to the club.
READING, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Lisa Evans , Vivianne Miedema and Jennifer Beattie of Arsenal speak as they walk off the pitch after the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Reading Women and Arsenal Women at Madejski Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Reading, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal striker swap with Lyon would show lack of ambition

According to the Guardian, Arsenal are in talks with Olympique Lyonnais to swap forwards Vivianne Miedema for Nikita Parris and this would not be a good thing if the deal does happen.
Bernd Leno Arsenal, APRIL 29, 2021 - Football / Soccer : UEFA Europa League Semi-finals 1st leg match between Villarreal CF 2-1 Arsenal FC at the Estadio de la Ceramica in Vila-Real, Spain.

2 confirmed exits on busy day for Arsenal

Although the season isn't quite over for all teams at Arsenal, things are on the move with a busy summer expected for both the men's and women's teams.
Danielle van de Donk of Arsenal celebrates scoring with Kim Little during the Vitality Women s FA Cup Fifth Round Proper between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Meadow Park Stadium , Borehamwood, UK on 16th May 2021. Borehamwood England United Kingdom Copyright: Action Foto Sport

Danielle van de Donk ‘on verge’ of Lyon move after extension refusal

The Dutch playmaker Danielle van de Donk is on the shopping list of Lyon as they seek to rebuild their team following a raft of departures
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: A detailed view of the 'Emirates Fly Better' sponsor logo on the front of the Arsenal home shirt worn by Beth Mead of Arsenal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal Women and Everton Women at Meadow Park on December 20, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

1 in, 1 out: Arsenal women transfer window reviewed

Arsenal women transfer review: As expected, Arsenal had a quiet January transfer window but what does that mean for players at the club?
England's defender Anna Patten vies with Netherlands' goalkeeper Lize Kop during the Women's World Cup U20 quarter final football match between England and Netherlands on August 17, 2018, at the La Rabine Stadium in Vannes, western France. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP)

4 players identified as Arsenal forced to look local due to Brexit

With Arsenal currently 2nd in the league, signing one or two in January would help the club get ahead of the summer, here we identify 4 possible signings
(FILES) File picture dated August 1, 2008 shows an Emirates Airline flight from Dubai landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Dubai-based airline Emirates announced on September 8, 2008 that it is suspending flights using its lone Airbus A380 superjumbo until later this week while repairs are carried out. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal player tests positive for Covid-19 after 3 go to Dubai

The Telegraph is reporting that three senior international Arsenal players travelled to Dubai during the Christmas break and one of them has since tested positive for Covid-19.
England's forward Alessia Russo (C) vies for the ball with France's forward Melvine Malard (L) and France's defender Selma Bacha (R) during the Women's U20 World Cup 3rd place football match between France and England at the La Rabine stadium, in Vannes, western France on August 24, 2018. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP)

Russo and Wubben-Moy available: Why Arsenal should sign them

English youngsters, Alessia Russo and Lotte Wubben-Moy, are on the market after leaving UNC and there is certainly a case for trying to sign the hugely talented players.
Lille's French midfielder Boubakary Soumare celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Lille (LOSC) on May 5, 2019, at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

17 updates: Arsenal to raid Lille again, also reject Monaco bid

MEGA UPDATE 7: Arsenal rejected an offer from Monaco for a young star while Mikel Arteta is gearing up to raid Lille again, this time for a midfielder.
Malin Gut via Arsenal.com

Arsenal announce Swiss midfielder with 26yo defender expected to follow

On Friday, Arsenal announced a new arrival in Malin Gut from Grasshopper and they are expected to announce another arrival, this time from Wolfsburg.
France's goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin poses during a photo session on May 28, 2019 in Clairefontaine en Yvelines. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal manager wants current Arsenal goalkeeper

Arsenal's French goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin is apparently on Bordeaux's radar as the 28-year-old looks to be coming to the end of her time with Arsenal.
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Stephanie Catley of Melbourne City FC during the round 2 W-League match between Canberra United and Melbourne City at McKellar Park on November 24, 2019 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images)

Arsenal expected to add another Australian to their ranks in the summer

Arsenal are expected to add another Australian to their ranks this summer with the arrival of Melbourne City captain, Steph Catley.
LA SPEZIA, ITALY - OCTOBER 13: Laura Agard of ACF Fiorentina Women in action during the Italian Supercup match between Juventus Women and Fiorentina Women on October 13, 2018 in La Spezia, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Arsenal could be Champions League surprise team says Agard

The French defender, Laura Agard, was interviewed by the website Serie A mon Amour and had some nice words to say about Arsenal and their chances in the Champions League. 
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Stephanie Catley speaks to the media during an Australia Matildas media opportunity at the Intercontinental Double Bay on January 21, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Arsenal line up experienced Catley for summer move

Arsenal are reportedly chasing Melbourne City captain, Steph Catley, ahead of what would be a summer move for the Australian.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Louise Quinn of Arsenal looks on while wearing a protective face mask prior the The Football Association Women's Super League match between Arsenal Women and Bristol City Women at Meadow Park on March 14, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Agent message suggests Quinn could leave Arsenal today

Louise Quinn's agent has caused something of a stir with a tweet that seems to hint that the Irish defender could leave the club today which would surely mean another coming in.