Transfer Talk

[Mon Autre]

Thought it might be useful to create a new thread for the Summer transfer window so it's easy to share info in one place

Quick recap on the biggest stories being discussed in other threads over the weekend.

Niamh Charles to City looking likely
For me it's not the most exciting signing as she's not really kicked on over the past couple of years (although has had injury issues) and it's q telling she's never made the England spot her own despite us not having had one for several years now.

On the plus side, she is defintely an upgrade so it strengthens us. There aren't many decent LBs out there at the mo and she comes with a lot of experience despite only being 26 and Emma Hayes trusted her during her time there. Plus she's English and i think we headed into this Summer only having 1 overseas spot free for our UWCL squad (depending on other departures)

McCabe to Chelsea
Good move for Chelsea this i think. McCabe the best LB in the league this season (albeit bar was low). Also her being 30 isn't a problem as they have Sarwie coming through who is only 17

Other Stories ongoing
Mead to City - she was at the cup final watching Viv yesterday. Think this will happen.

Putellas to LCL?

Chelsea pursuing Felicia Schroeder after missing out on Bunny

 

[Lee the Blue]

Niamh Charles certainly would solve the immediate need at left back though you have to be guarded with her injury history. Hopefully a change of scenery suits her.

Mead would add knowledge. experience of big games and enhance the squad. She aint going to play every week but wouldnt need to.

 

[citizen_maine]

Mead would add knowledge. experience of big games and enhance the squad. She aint going to play every week but wouldnt need to.

She played 35 games last season though. She might 'expect' more game time despite her age

 

[bumbleblue]

Laura Coombes retired
Quhabi gone
Katie Startup gone
We losing anyone else?
Are the squad rules same as men’s?

 

[Mon Autre]

Laura Coombes retired
Quhabi gone
Katie Startup gone
We losing anyone else?
Are the squad rules same as men’s?

UWCL squad is upto 25 on the A List which must include 8 homegrown (4 of which are club trained.) If you fall short on HG players your permitted squad size lowers accordingly. And then theres unlimited B List with same rules as in men's.

 

[citizen_maine]

UWCL squad is upto 25 on the A List which must include 8 homegrown (4 of which are club trained.) If you fall short on HG players your permitted squad size lowers accordingly. And then theres unlimited B List with same rules as in men's.

Are the WSL squad rules the same as the PL?

 

[Mon Autre]

Are the WSL squad rules the same as the PL?

I think its 25 player limit on players over 21 with a HG requirement of 8. Not sure if any of those have to be club trained of if association trained is enough.

 

[citizen_maine]

I think its 25 player limit on players over 21 with a HG requirement of 8. Not sure if any of those have to be club trained of if association trained is enough.

It looks like both basically mirror the male equivalent rules then?

 

[Mon Autre]

It looks like both basically mirror the male equivalent rules then?

I think so but havent looked into it on the men's side for a while cos it just seems to be one of those things that people panic about every year but it's actually always fine.

 

[JRockBlues]

 

[IrishBloodEnglishHeart]

Mary Earps is absolutely shiiiite. Never seen her have a good game.

 

[Mon Autre]

Hanson to Spurs looks to be on. Huge loss for Villa but will be interesting to see how well she does at Spurs. A solid experienced player but out performed her xG this season so will be interesting to see if she can keep it up.

Spurs have also signed Martinez and Dijkstra plus it looks like Pelova is on her way too.

That's in addition to signing Gaupset in January

A much less flashy but way more serious approach than LCL and i think they will finish above them next season. Good coach too.

 

[dhruvblue]

LCL owner going all in to make Lyon part 2? Gathering Barcelona players it seems as well

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Mary Earps is absolutely shiiiite. Never seen her have a good game.

Yeah, as much bluster in the press as she brings talent onto the pitch.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Laura Coombes retired
Quhabi gone
Katie Startup gone
We losing anyone else?
Are the squad rules same as men’s?

None of the good 'uns!