The 2021 English women's football summer transfer window runs from 10 June to 31 August 2021. Players without a club may be signed at any time, clubs may sign players on loan dependent on their league's regulations, and clubs may sign a goalkeeper on an emergency loan if they have no registered senior goalkeeper available. This list includes transfers featuring at least one club from either the Women's Super League or the Women's Championship that were completed after the end of the winter 2020–21 transfer window on 2 February and before the end of the 2021 summer window.
Transfers
editAll players and clubs without a flag are English.
Player was released to free agency before joining new club
References
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- ^ "Fara Williams announces retirement". Reading. 26 April 2021.
- ^ "Jill Roord agrees to join VfL Wolfsburg". Arsenal. 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Tameka Yallop: West Ham United sign Australia international midfielder". BBC Sport. 10 May 2021.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (11 May 2021). "Lewes announce departure of experienced midfielder Lane". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (12 May 2021). "Cypriot international midfielder leaves Lewes". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (12 May 2021). "Reading's Norwegian defender Leine confirms departure". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ "Chelsea FC transfer agreed with Netherlands defender Aniek Nouwen". Chelsea. 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Håland signs for Selfoss FC". Bristol City. 12 May 2021.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (13 May 2021). "Striker Jones' two-year stay with Lewes set to come to an end". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ "Salmon departs the West Country". Bristol City. 13 May 2021.
- ^ "Racing Louisville signs emerging star striker Salmon". Racing Louisville. 13 May 2021.
- ^ "Rose Lavelle Joins OL Reign as U.S. Allocated Player". OL Reign. 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Sam Mewis Returns to North Carolina Courage". North Carolina Courage. 17 May 2021. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021.
- ^ Ronney, David (18 May 2021). "Wold To Retire At End Of The Season". Everton.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Villa Women announce player departures". Aston Villa. 18 May 2021.
- ^ a b "City Women duo depart". Bristol City. 19 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Talbot, Bruce (20 May 2021). "Powell's thanks as Albion release nine players". Brighton & Hove Albion.
- ^ a b George-Miller, Dustin (20 May 2021). "Ria Percival, Esther Morgan sign new contracts at Tottenham Hotspur Women". Cartilage Free Captain. SB Nation.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "West Ham United Women announce retained list". West Ham United. 21 May 2021.
- ^ "University of Louisville signs English defender Anouk Denton". Soccer Wire. 21 May 2021.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (22 May 2021). "Lewes announce the departure of popular full-back Quayle". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (24 May 2021). "New Zealand international Rood the latest departure at Lewes". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Spurs Women player update". Tottenham Hotspur. 25 May 2021.
- ^ "It's Disappointing News as Filbey signs off at Celtic". The Celtic Star. 25 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Liverpool FC Women confirm player departures". Liverpool. 25 May 2021.
- ^ "Mana Iwabuchi signs for Arsenal". Arsenal. 26 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Charlton Women squad update following completion of the 2020/21 season". Charlton Athletic. 26 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Players to depart London City Lionesses following the 2020/21 season". London City Lionesses. 28 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Palace Women thank players released at end of 20/21". Crystal Palace. 1 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Six United Women players to depart". Sheffield United. 9 June 2021.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (9 June 2021). "Katie Wilkinson signs for Coventry United". She Kicks.
- ^ "United Women sign Jess Clarke". Sheffield United. 10 June 2021.
- ^ "Ruby Mace: Arsenal midfielder joins Manchester City women on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 11 June 2021.
- ^ Oatway, Caroline (17 June 2021). "Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw signs for City". Manchester City.
- ^ "Stine Larsen departs Villa Women". Aston Villa. 18 June 2021.
- ^ "Danielle van de Donk joins Lyon". Arsenal. 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Women: Priest Signs For Golden Girls". Watford. 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Leanne Kiernan: Liverpool Women sign Republic of Ireland striker from West Ham". Sky Sports. 22 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "City Women trio depart". Bristol City. 22 June 2021.
- ^ Kelly, Andy (23 June 2021). "Yana Daniels seals return to Liverpool FC Women". Liverpool.
- ^ a b "American duo Press and Heath to depart". Manchester United. 24 June 2021.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (24 June 2021). "Liverpool Women sign Megan Campbell". She Kicks.
- ^ "Orlando Pride Signs English International Amy Turner". Orlando Pride. 25 June 2021.
- ^ Kelly, Andy (25 June 2021). "Jasmine Matthews completes return to Liverpool FC Women". Liverpool.
- ^ "Natasha Dowie swaps Milan for the Madejski". Reading. 28 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "Boye-Hlorkah Among Everton Women Departures". Everton. 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Alisha Lehmann: Aston Villa sign West Ham United forward". BBC Sport. 30 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Leicester City Women: Remi Allen & Charlotte Fleming among nine to leave Women's Super League side". BBC Sport. 30 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "Three players leave City". Manchester City. 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Remi Allen: Aston Villa sign midfielder from Women's Super League rivals Leicester City". BBC Sport. 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Kenza Dali: Everton women sign former West Ham midfielder". BBC Sport. 1 July 2021.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (1 July 2021). "Birmingham City confirm departure of top scorer Walker". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ "West Ham United sign forward Claudia Walker". West Ham United. 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Sarah Mayling: Aston Villa women sign Birmingham City midfielder and Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah from Everton". BBC Sport. 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Cho So-hyun: Tottenham sign West Ham's South Korea midfielder on permanent deal". BBC Sport. 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Grace Riglar signs for Coventry United". S4S. 2 July 2021 – via LinkedIn.
- ^ "Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah joins Villa Women". Aston Villa. 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Mel Filis signs for West Ham United". West Ham United. 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Humphrey departs City Women". Bristol City. 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Carla Humphrey joins Liverpool FC Women". Liverpool. 2 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Women: Fyfe & Smith Sign". Watford. 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Hannah Hampton joins Villa Women". Aston Villa. 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Meaghan Sargeant joins Villa Women". Aston Villa. 3 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Quartet set to depart". Bristol City. 6 July 2021.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (5 July 2021). "Coventry United complete the signing of former Leicester City forward Fergusson". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ Wrack, Suzanne (5 July 2021). "Manchester City sign Spain midfielder Vicky Losada from Barcelona". The Guardian.
- ^ "Gemma Evans joins the Royals". Reading. 5 July 2021.
- ^ "O'Connor signs for City Women". Bristol City. 5 July 2021.
- ^ "Kuyken is a Robin". Bristol City. 5 July 2021.
- ^ "Faye Bryson added to Royals ranks". Reading. 6 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Five Everton Women's Players To Leave Club". Everton. 28 June 2021.
- ^ "Maéva Clemaron signs for Spurs Women". Tottenham Hotspur. 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Tinja-Riikka Korpela joins Spurs Women". Tottenham Hotspur. 6 July 2021.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (6 July 2021). "Former Sheffield United defender Hartley joins Coventry United". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ "Rangers Confirm Signing Of Jane Ross". Rangers. 6 July 2021.
- ^ Petnland, Daniel (7 July 2021). "Former London City Lionesses keeper Thomas joins Coventry United". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ "Chloe Peplow: Reading sign former Tottenham midfielder". BBC Sport. 8 July 2021.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (8 July 2021). "Former Sheffield United defender Johnson joins Coventry United". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ "Duggan Returns To Everton". Everton. 9 July 2021.
- ^ Shread, Joe (9 July 2021). "Rianna Dean: Liverpool Women make former Tottenham and Arsenal forward their sixth summer signing". Sky Sports.
- ^ "Anvegård Signs For Everton". Everton. 10 July 2021.
- ^ "Björn Joins Everton". Everton. 10 July 2021.
- ^ "Palace Women confirm retained list as Barton becomes permanent". Crystal Palace. 10 July 2021.
- ^ "London City Lionesses sign Irish international Rianna Jarrett". London City Lionesses. 14 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Rovers Ladies confirm retain list". Blackburn Rovers. 14 July 2021.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (12 May 2021). "Former Liverpool and Leicester City midfielder leaves Lewes". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ "Jhamat is a Robin". Bristol City. 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Rovers recruit Sheffield star". Blackburn Rovers. 15 July 2021.
- ^ Talbot, Bruce (15 July 2021). "Albion sign striker Carter". Brighton & Hove Albion.
- ^ "Leonie Maier set to leave the club". Arsenal. 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Leonie Maier: Everton sign former Arsenal defender on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 16 July 2021.
- ^ "Jess Sigsworth to depart United Women". Manchester United. 21 June 2021.
- ^ "LCFC Women Sign Striker Jess Sigsworth". Leicester City. 16 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Reading FC Women start to reshape squad ahead of fresh 2021-22 challenge". Reading. 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Molly Bartrip completes move". Tottenham Hotspur. 16 July 2021.
- ^ Carr, Colette (16 July 2021). "English striker Charlie Wellings joins the Hoops". Celtic. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022.
- ^ "Wellings departs from City". Bristol City. 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Elisha Sulola pens professional deal with the Addicks". Charlton Athletic. 17 July 2021.
- ^ "Jade Pennock Pens Blues Deal". Birmingham City. 17 July 2021. Archived from the original on 19 July 2021.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (17 July 2021). "London City Lionesses land ex-Liverpool midfielder Amy Rodgers". She Kicks.
- ^ "LCFC Women Confirm Jemma Purfield Signing". Leicester City. 19 July 2021.
- ^ "London City Lionesses sign Chelsea FC Women's Jamie-Lee Napier". London City Lionesses. 19 July 2021.
- ^ "Georgia Brougham Signs For LCFC Women". Leicester City. 20 July 2021.
- ^ "Charlotte Fleming commits to the Pride". London City Lionesses. 20 July 2021.
- ^ a b Frith, Wilf (20 July 2021). "Georgia Brougham signs for Leicester City Women". She Kicks.
Meanwhile, former Foxes defender Aimee Everett has followed Millie Farrow in today signing for Crystal Palace.
- ^ "United Women sign Vilde Boe Risa". Manchester United. 20 July 2021.
- ^ "Tang Jiali joins Spurs Women". Tottenham Hotspur. 21 July 2021.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (21 July 2021). "Former Chelsea Women's youngster Emily Murphy moves to UNC". She Kicks.
- ^ "LCFC Women Confirm Abbi Grant Addition". Leicester City. 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Morgan joins City ranks". Bristol City. 21 July 2021.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (21 July 2021). "Crystal Palace make former Charlton Athletic midfielder Clifford their latest signing". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (21 July 2021). "Talented left-back Cowan completes move to Crystal Palace". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ "Welcome Simone! | Boye joins Arsenal". Arsenal. 22 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Gracie Pearse: Tottenham sign defender from Crystal Palace". BBC Sport. 22 July 2021.
- ^ Pole, Matt (22 July 2021). "Former Arsenal and Leicester City midfielder joins Lewes Women". Sussex Express.
- ^ "United Women sign Hannah Blundell from Chelsea". Manchester United. 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Lauren James joins Chelsea Women". Chelsea. 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Sophie Baggaley joins Manchester United Women". Manchester United. 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Louise Quinn: Birmingham City sign Republic of Ireland centre-back". BBC Sport. 23 July 2021.
- ^ "London City Lionesses sign goalkeeper Anna Pedersen". London City Lionesses. 23 July 2021.
- ^ Short, Joe (23 July 2021). "Lewes FC sign England youth star Heidi Logan from Birmingham". Lewes. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021.
- ^ "Charlotte Newsham Announcement". Sheffield United. 23 July 2021.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (23 July 2021). "Crystal Palace announce signing of former Durham forward Sharpe". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ "Courtney Brosnan: Everton women sign ex-West Ham United keeper for WSL season". BBC Sport. 26 July 2021.
- ^ "LCFC Women Swoop For Midfielder Molly Pike". Leicester City. 26 July 2021.
- ^ "Aoife Mannion signs for United Women". Manchester United. 26 July 2021.
- ^ Talbot, Bruce (26 July 2021). "Babajide joins Albion on loan". Brighton & Hove Albion.
- ^ "Abbie McManus Signs For LCFC Women". Leicester City. 27 July 2021.
- ^ Christenson, Marcus (27 July 2021). "Arsenal Women sign Norway midfielder Frida Maanum". The Guardian.
- ^ a b "Birmingham City sign Lucy Quinn & Celtic's Sarah Ewens on two-year deals". BBC Sport. 27 July 2021.
- ^ "West Ham United bring in Abbey-Leigh Stringer". West Ham United. 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Emma Kelly returns to SAFC". Sunderland. 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Powell arrives in the West Country". Bristol City. 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Women: Legg Joins Hornets". Watford. 27 July 2021.
- ^ "United Women sign Martha Thomas". Manchester United. 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Libby Smith: Birmingham City women sign Leicester City striker". BBC Sport. 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Coan secures Rovers return!". Blackburn Rovers. 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Galli Signs For Everton". Everton. 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Deanne Rose is a Royal". Reading. 28 July 2021. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Murray is a Robin". Bristol City. 28 July 2021.
- ^ Short, Joe (28 July 2021). "Ellie Mason joins Lewes FC from the Lionesses". Lewes. Archived from the original on 16 September 2021.
- ^ Pizzey, Chloe (29 July 2021). "Anna Filbey signs for Charlton Athletic Women". Charlton Athletic. Archived from the original on 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Parry puts pen-to-paper!". Blackburn Rovers. 29 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "WOMEN | Full 2021/22 squad announced". Charlton Athletic. 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Hughes Leaves Everton". Everton. 7 August 2021.
- ^ Cawley, Richard (3 September 2021). "Elise Hughes discusses decision to leave Everton and sign full-time deal with Charlton Athletic Women". London News.
- ^ "Emma Follis: "I couldn't say no"". Charlton Athletic. 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Chioma Ubogagu: Tottenham sign striker after Real Madrid exit". BBC Sport. 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Hornby returns to Rovers!". Blackburn Rovers. 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Lucy Parker joins West Ham United". West Ham United. 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Cecilie Sandvej: Birmingham City make Denmark defender their sixth summer signing". BBC Sport. 4 August 2021.
- ^ "Whitehouse joins City Women". Bristol City. 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Bentley signs new deal prior to loan move". Manchester United. 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Asmita Ale signs from Villa". Tottenham Hotspur. 6 August 2021.
- ^ "West Ham United bring in New Zealand goalkeeper Anna Leat". West Ham United. 6 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Birmingham City Women sign Man Utd keeper Ramsey & Celtic midfielder Robertson on loan". BBC Sport. 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Ramsey signs new deal ahead of loan move". Manchester United. 6 August 2021.
- ^ "We can announce that Ellie Leek is departing Lewes FC". Lewes. 14 May 2021 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Ellie arrives at Ewood!". Blackburn Rovers. 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Kyah Simon completes move". Tottenham Hotspur. 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Nina Wilson signs". Sheffield United. 7 August 2021.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (10 August 2021). "Bristol City Women sign Melissa Johnson". She Kicks.
- ^ "Lee Geum-min: Brighton sign South Korea striker on permanent deal". BBC Sport. 13 August 2021.
- ^ "West Ham United sign WSL-winning midfielder Lisa Evans on loan". West Ham United. 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Eleanor Heeps joins Spurs Women". Tottenham Hotspur. 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Heeps' hopes..." Blackburn Rovers. 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Mayumi Pacheco joins Villa Women". Aston Villa. 16 August 2021.
- ^ "Vanhaevermaet signs with Royals". Reading. 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Manchester City sign Australia forward Hayley Raso from WSL rivals Everton". The Guardian. 18 August 2021.
- ^ "West Ham United sign Japanese international Yui Hasegawa". West Ham United. 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Cataldo is a Robin". Bristol City. 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Beever-Jones arrives on loan". Bristol City. 19 August 2021.
- ^ "Lisa Weiß departs Villa Women". Aston Villa. 19 August 2021.
- ^ "Lisa Weiß joins on free transfer". Wolfsburg. 19 August 2021.
- ^ a b Pentland, Daniel (19 August 2021). "West Ham United boss Harder bolsters squad with youngsters Cairns and Garrad". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ Kelly, Andy (19 August 2021). "Katie Startup joins Liverpool FC Women on season-long loan". Liverpool.
- ^ "Abby Dahlkemper leaves City". Manchester City. 20 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Cecilia Ran Runarsdottir: Everton sign Iceland goalkeeper on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 20 August 2021.
- ^ "LFC Women sign Charlotte Wardlaw on season-long loan". Liverpool. 20 August 2021.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (23 August 2021). "Leicester City Women sign Connie Scofield". She Kicks.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (23 August 2021). "Experienced former Charlton Athletic defender Coombs joins Crystal Palace". FAWSL Full-Time.
- ^ Whyatt, Katie; Percival, Holly (24 August 2021). "Everton Women sign Sweden midfielder Hanna Bennison for club-record fee". The Athletic.
- ^ "Alanna Kennedy: Manchester City Women sign Australia defender". BBC Sport. 27 August 2021.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (28 August 2021). "Marie Hourihan back with Birmingham City Women". She Kicks.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (28 August 2021). "Sheffield United Women sign Manchester United youngster on loan". She Kicks.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (28 August 2021). "Birmingham City Women sign Irish international Jamie Finn". She Kicks.
- ^ "Shanell crossing from Charlton to Lewes". Lewes. 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Ruesha Littlejohn joins Villa Women". Aston Villa. 1 September 2021.
- ^ Talbot, Bruce (2 September 2021). "Albion sign goalkeeper Fran Stenson on loan". Brighton & Hove Albion.
- ^ "Emily Gielnik joins Villa Women". Aston Villa. 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Birmingham City Women: Arabella Suttie signs one-season contract". BBC Sport. 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Filippa Angeldahl: Manchester City sign Sweden midfielder from BK Hacken". BBC Sport. 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Gemma Davison joins Villa Women". Aston Villa. 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Tobin Heath: Arsenal sign World Cup-winning United States forward". BBC Sport. 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Emily Syme signs". Sheffield United. 3 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Birmingham City swoop for Ryan-Doyle and Whelan". RTÉ. 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Sophie Hillyerd signs professional contract with Charlton Athletic Women". Charlton Athletic. 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Georgia Walters: Wales forward signs for Liverpool". BBC Sport. 3 September 2021.
- ^ Gardner, Conor (21 September 2021). "Iris Achterhof joins Lasses". Sunderland. Archived from the original on 25 September 2021.
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