The summer 2026 women's transfer window concluded with 327 completed deals across the world's top six leagues, totaling £1.5 million in transfer fees, according to the latest data. The Women's Super League, Liga F, Frauen-Bundesliga, Première Ligue, Serie A Femminile, and NWSL all saw significant player movement.
Major Transfers and Key Moves
On 10 July 2026, Chelsea's Niamh Charles moved to Manchester City for £500,000, making her City's second summer signing on a three-year deal. The same day, Spanish defender Ona Batlle left Barcelona for Arsenal as a free agent, ending a three-year stint where she won 11 trophies after signing from Manchester United.
Other notable transfers include Alexsandra Lobanova from Djurgården to Nuremberg for an undisclosed fee, with the defender stating, 'I don't like the word 'leaving'; I prefer to say that I am going on an adventure that will help me to develop.' Anna Gasper joined Chicago Red Stars from Benfica on a one-year contract with an option for a further year.
League-by-League Breakdown
In Liga F, Esther Laborde moved from Madrid CFF to Real Sociedad, with her new club praising her 'tactical intelligence, excellent game reading, and reliability in defensive duties.' Cristina Postigo retired from Granada at age 28. Ana Marcos joined Espanyol from Madrid CFF, while Salomé Prat signed for Valencia from DUX Logroño, saying, 'I arrive with great ambition and the goal of performing at my best on the pitch.'
In the Frauen-Bundesliga, Lieske Carleer signed for Wolfsburg from FC Twente on a deal until 2029. Bayer Leverkusen acquired Lumbardha Misini from Servette; the club's sporting director described her as 'a mentally strong and combative player with high intensity and work rate, who anticipates a lot on the pitch.' Werder Bremen signed Belgian international Elena Dhont from Sassuolo, while Nikee van Dijk joined RB Leipzig from Inter after a loan spell at Hoffenheim.
Other Deals and Loans
On 8 July, Raquel Gil moved from Deportivo Alavés Gloriosas to Granada, and Carla Morera signed a one-year deal with Espanyol from Racing Power FC. Barcelona midfielder Ainoa Gómez was loaned to Deportivo La Coruña for the entirety of the upcoming season.
Arsenal's transfer balance stood at £0, reflecting net zero spending. The total value of all deals reached £1.5 million, with most transfers involving undisclosed fees or free agent moves.
