January 2026 Women’s Football Transfer Window: Key Moves Across Europe and US Leagues
The January 2026 women’s football transfer window saw a total of 27 completed deals across the Women's Super League (WSL), Liga F, Frauen-Bundesliga, Première Ligue, and Serie A Femminile, with a combined reported value of £29.6k. Arsenal's transfer balance for this period was recorded as £0.
Notable moves included Sweden's Hanna Lundkvist transferring from San Diego Wave to Manchester United on 23 December 2025, becoming United’s first winter signing on a free transfer. Norway's Silje Skaara Helgesen joined Union Berlin from Stabæk on 27 December 2025; the fee was undisclosed.
Germany's Sara Doorsoun moved to Eintracht Frankfurt from Angel City FC on 22 December 2025, with the fee undisclosed. Michelle Alozie of Nigeria transferred from Houston Dash to Chicago Red Stars on 23 December 2025 using allocation money.
Brazilian player Ary Borges became a free agent on 22 December 2025, with her next destination yet to be announced, while American Carson Pickett moved on a free transfer from Orlando Pride to Denver Summit FC on the same day.
Goalkeeper Melina Loeck from Germany extended her loan from Brighton to Hammarby as of 15 December 2025. Additionally, Ella Stevens from the USA moved on a free transfer from Gotham FC to Boston Legacy FC on 16 December 2025.
