Arsenal Women

The transfer window for professional players in the English women’s game is now closed, with Arsenal making a few changes from the squad that won the Champions League in Lisbon back in May.

Arsenal winger Vivienne Lia has joined Nottingham Forest on loan for the 2025/26 campaign, with the move now confirmed ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline.

Beth Mead is set to remain with Arsenal despite a significant offer from the London City Lionesses, according to a report.

Arsenal midfielder Lia Wälti has confirmed her departure from the club, joining Juventus on transfer deadline day.

Naomi Williams has joined Bristol City on loan, with the 20-year-old goalkeeper leaving for her first senior spell as she targets regular game time in WSL2.

Lia Wälti is set to join Juventus, leaving Arsenal short in midfield and forcing Renée Slegers to consider options before a January or summer signing.

The UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying draw has been made, with giants of the women’s game set to fight for the final places in the new League phase.

Laila Harbert joins Portland Thorns on loan until January, a bold move that could shape her future in midfield as she continues her rapid rise.

Arsenal lost 4-3 to Tottenham in a pre-season derby, with Renée Slegers and Victoria Pelova outlining key lessons ahead of the new campaign.

Arsenal women’s record breaking fee for Olivia Smith has already been broken itself

Arsenal and England starlet Michelle Agyemang has sealed another loan move to Brighton after impressing last season and shining at Euro 2025 with the Lionesses.

Leah Williamson has undergone knee surgery and will miss the WSL opener, with questions over how long the England captain will be sidelined.

Arsenal came home with the player of the year award and the young player of the year award alongside four players making the team of the year.

Laura Wienroither has joined Manchester City on a permanent deal after her loan spell, signing until 2027 following three years in north London.

Leah Williamson, Lia Wälti, Kim Little and Jessie Gale were not included in the travelling squad, with injuries keeping all four in north London.

Three of Arsenal Women’s first four WSL matches in September have been selected for live TV, with Sky Sports and BBC One set to show key clashes.

Rosa Kafaji joins Brighton on loan for the 2025/26 season, aiming for regular WSL football after injury disrupted her debut year in England.

Seven Arsenal stars headline a fiercely contested Women’s Ballon d’Or race as England and Spain dominate a field without a clear favourite.

Arsenal’s outstanding 2024–25 campaign has been rewarded with a flood of Ballon d’Or nominations, as players and staff compete across every major women’s category.

Alessia Russo’s standout year has put her in pole position for the Ballon d’Or, raising hopes of the first non-Spanish winner of the award since 2019.