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Top women's free agents who could move in 2026

With women's football in most countries on its winter break, it is prime time for clubs, players and agents to sit down and sort out contracts. But while there are some names entering the final six months of their current deals who many would be shocked not to see renew with their current teams, there are also plenty of others who are likely to be seriously considering other options in 2026.

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Chelsea FC v Manchester City - UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Finals Second Leg

Fowler victim of racist bananas prank at Montpellier

Manchester City and Australia star Mary Fowler has revealed she and another team-mate were the victims of a vile racist prank after their final game for Montpellier. The incident, which occurred in 2020, came after other departing players had received flowers. Fowler, one of only a few players of colour on the squad, called the act "hard to laugh off" and questioned whether it was "just a simple error".

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Ex-Lioness Scott weighs in on Earps-Hampton controversy

Former England Lioness Jill Scott has waded into the controversy surrounding Mary Earp’s revelatory autobiography in which she makes a number of accusations about boss Sarina Wiegman and her handling of rival goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. Earps revealed she felt Wiegman was "rewarding bad behaviour" by reinstating Hampton to the squad in 2023.

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Lionesses legend pulls apart 'baffling' Earps comments

England's record cap holder, Fara Williams, has weighed in with her opinion on Mary Earps, after the former Lionesses No.1 made comments claiming successor Hannah Hampton was rewarded for "bad behaviour" when Sarina Wiegman restored her to the squad. The former midfielder accused Earps, who retired just before Euro 2025, of lacking respect towards her team-mate and manager.

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Ex-England 'keeper Earps hits back after Hampton controversy

Mary Earps says she never meant to “intentionally hurt” anyone as she hit back at Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor’s claims that she showed a lack of “respect” to Hannah Hampton following her comments about the goalkeeper. The former England shot-stopper took to social media to defend herself after she was also accused of disrespecting Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman.

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Earps launches attack on Wiegman's 'bullsh*t' Hampton recall

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has lifted the lid on her dramatic last few months with the Lionesses and the explosive exchanges with boss Sarina Wiegman which led to her departure from the team just weeks before this summer's successful European Championship defence, following the decision to recall Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.

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Earps unable to accept Lionesses' offer of Wembley tribute

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has been unable to accept a Lionesses send-off at Wembley next month after calling time on her international career in the weeks leading up to Euro 2025 in the summer. The Paris Saint-Germain stopper, who has become a superstar of the women's game in recent years and even transcends her sport, remains in talks about what a tribute might look like.

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EXCLUSIVE: Earps on Lionesses retirement & Man Utd return

“Written in the stars, wasn’t it?” Mary Earps is referring to this season’s Champions League draw, which has pitted her Paris Saint-Germain side against former club Manchester United. Unsurprisingly, Earps’ phone pinged “straight away”, with Ella Toone the predictable name to pop up. “There’s a lot of familiar faces that I’m looking forward to seeing,” she says, with the two to meet at Old Trafford next month.

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Ballon d'Or Feminin: Official 30-player rankings revealed

The Ballon d'Or. Love it or loathe it, it's the award every footballer in the world dreams of one day winning. And now, after a memorable 2024-25 campaign, the winner of the 2025 Women's Golden Ball has been announced: Aitana Bonmati. The Barcelona star was exceptional for her club this past year, her world-class consistency standing out as the Catalans won a domestic treble, while her performances for Spain were enough to make her the Euro 2025 Player of the Tournament.

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Putellas makes final decision on future amid PSG interest

Alexia Putellas has reportedly made a decision on her future after Paris Saint-Germain expressed their desire to trigger the €1.1m release clause in her Barcelona contract. Not only were they prepared to meet the buyout, but reports suggested they were also lining up a salary package far greater than what she currently earns in Catalunya.

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PSG make ambitious contract offer to Barcelona star

Paris Saint-Germain are planning to make an ambitious contract offer to Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas, with the French giants reportedly prepared to trigger her release clause ahead of transfer deadline. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner’s current deal with Barca runs until June 2026, with the option of an additional season, but PSG are ready to exceed her existing salary.

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London City Lionesses confirm world record signing of Geyoro

London City Lionesses have pulled off one of the biggest moves in women’s football history after confirming the signing of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Grace Geyoro on deadline day. The 28-year-old joins in a world-record £1.4 million deal, reuniting with coach Jocelyn Precheur, underlining the club’s ambition ahead of their first season in the Women’s Super League.

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London City Lionesses pushing to sign PSG & France star Geyoro

The London City Lionesses are reportedly pushing to sign Paris Saint-Germain and France midfielder Grace Geyoro. The WSL newcomers have reportedly reached an agreement with the 28-year-old, who has informed Les Parisiennes of her desire to leave. Talks are ongoing over a record-breaking fee as she eyes a reunion with former coach Jocelyn Precheur.

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Ex-Man Utd & Chelsea defender considering leaving Marseille after brawl

Former Manchester United and Chelsea defender Maria Thorisdottir is reportedly reconsidering her future at Olympique Marseille just days after joining, following a shocking brawl during a friendly match in Spain. The 29-year-old, who was signed by the French club to strengthen their defensive line, was left visibly shaken after a violent altercation broke out between Marseille and the Spanish side, Esporti Europa, during a pre-season clash.

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