Renee Slegers, Interim Manager of Arsenal, looks on

Could Arsenal Women make a surprise last-minute signing before the transfer window closes?

Renee Slegers, Manager of Arsenal Women, looks on(Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Over the last few days, news has emerged that Arsenal Women are signing Gotham FC and USWNT’s utility player, Jenna Nighswonger.

We’ve highlighted how her versatility could be crucial to this Arsenal team’s final run in the 2024-25 campaign as they aim for League Cup and Champions League glory.

Is Jenna the only signing Arsenal are going to make, or might there be a surprise last-minute addition?

WSL insider Emma Sanders has provided some insight into whether Arsenal may recruit another player aside from the NWSL left-back.

Sanders doesn’t think there’s another deal to expect but doesn’t rule out an out-of-the-blue transfer swoop if Arsenal Women see an opportunity they like. Could that surprise last-minute signing be Barca & Lionesses star, Keira Walsh, as Chelsea are reported to be vying for her signature?

“We are expecting Arsenal to announce the signing of USA defender Jenna Nighswonger for what we believe is an £80,500 fee. Other than that, I am not aware of any other incomings. We expect it to be fairly quiet at Arsenal, however, I would not rule out a late move from them if they suddenly become aware of a target being available earlier than originally planned,” said Sanders via BBC when asked if there’s any suggestion of Arsenal doing anything before the end of the window.

From the narrative that was peddled early on this winter transfer window, some of us Gooners are worried the club isn’t going all out to sign the winger / midfielder it was thought they needed.

We’ve highlighted some fine winger targets the rumor mill has suggested we appreciate, but why no effort has been made to see these deals come to fruition is a mystery.

We’ll have to trust that Renee Slegers has found a way to get the best out of this team, or we hope she continues to do so and that Arsenal don’t end this season empty-handed.

What do you think Gooners? Could Arsenal still surprise us before the end of the transfer window closes?

Michelle M

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  1. Clearly, Renee did not want Walsh as there was probably little need for her in the squad. As for the rest and so called WSL insiders, trust Renee Slegers.

  2. I hope arsenal women buy another player before window shuts it would be nice to see chole Kelly at arsenal before window shuts I see Chelsea buying their way to trophies again after signing kiriea Walsh .

  3. Say what you like regarding Chelsea buying trophy’s as some people call it.

    I don’t quite see it that way, there a very successful team that refuse to stand still and admire their achievements.

    It’s not there fault the the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City/United can’t compete with them on a consistent basis.

    Yes their well backed financially, but they still have to pick the right caliber of player, something they get right more that they get it wrong.

    And lets not forget that the other three teams I mentioned are well backed by their clubs. It’s there job to try and bridge the gap between themselves and Chelsea. Something they fail to do consistently.

    I’m a Arsenal fan by the way. 👍

  4. Derek : you are indeed an Arsenal fan, one who speaks honestly and balance to our forum
    Michael i think you re spot on with that comment !
    My view is that i m glad Keira isn t coming to Arsenal. i would focus our midfield on Walti, Reid, Cooney Cross and Maanum.
    Chloe Kelly is a gift from heaven and it s right for her ! (great that she comes from my London neighbourhood, lol ) i hope she supplements our existing brilliant wingers by rotation, not eclipsing them. Laura to City is good for Laura ! i m pleased ….. other key developments look good, we have another American as a left back, if she s as good as Emily she will be fantastic (and Katie please behave commensurate to your skills otherwise we all miss out, especially you) and Amanda, pls continue to be the example to others who want to live a full life and start a family without giving up on football … i may stop commenting here very soon, so i send good wishes to our team, managers and supporters

  5. Evan Potts,

    I was glad to read this morning that Chloe Kelly is coming back on loan.

    I was disappointed that she left us when she did. I know she was a very young player back then, and she did play around 18or 19 games for us I think I read.

    And if my memory serves me right, she had some talented players ahead of her at the time she was first with us. Kelly Smith and Rachel Yankey amongst other’s spring to mind.

    I’ve read that she wanted to stay in Manchester for family reasons, but City refused to loan her to United. If true then it maybe that she ends up at United before next season, as she will be a free agent then.

    But for me personally, I hope that she gets some playing time with us, find the form that she had previously, and if she helps the team to success and enjoys her time with us. Then who knows if she and the club agree, she could become a new signing for the coming seasons.😉👍

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