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Tottenham and London City Lead WSL Transfer Window; Man United Lag

Tottenham and London City strengthened squads while Manchester United and Manchester City made minimal moves.

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Tottenham Hotspur signed defender Alice Sombath from Lyon for a club-record fee during the 2026 summer transfer window. [1][7] Alexia Putellas left Barcelona for London City Lionesses on a free transfer. [2] Tottenham Hotspur signed goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen and forward Signe Gaupset from SK Brann. [3] Tottenham Hotspur signed title-winning players Caitlin Dijkstra from Arsenal and Alice Sombath from OL Lyonnes. [4] A high court decision in July 2026 blocked Tottenham Hotspur's plans for a new women's and girls' football academy in Whitewebbs Park. [5] Tottenham Hotspur finished fifth in the Women's Super League in 2025-26, matching their best-ever league finish and reducing the gap to fourth place from 10 to four points. [6] Tottenham Hotspur's women's team turnover increased from £3.39m in 2023-24 to £4.41m in the year ending June 2025, reflecting increased club investment. [8]
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  1. The 2026 summer transfer window for the Women's Super League has closed, setting the stage for the new season. · ESPN
  2. Alexia Putellas left Barcelona for London City Lionesses on a free transfer. · ESPN
  3. Tottenham Hotspur signed goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen and forward Signe Gaupset from SK Brann. · ESPN
  4. Tottenham Hotspur signed title-winning players Caitlin Dijkstra from Arsenal and Alice Sombath from OL Lyonnes. · ESPN
  5. A high court decision in July 2026 blocked Tottenham Hotspur's plans for a new women's and girls' football academy in Whitewebbs Park. · The Guardian
  6. Tottenham Hotspur finished fifth in the Women's Super League in 2025-26, matching their best-ever league finish and reducing the gap to fourth place from 10 to four points. · The Guardian
  7. Tottenham Hotspur signed defender Alice Sombath from Lyon for a club-record fee during the 2026 summer transfer window. · The Guardian
  8. Tottenham Hotspur's women's team turnover increased from £3.39m in 2023-24 to £4.41m in the year ending June 2025, reflecting increased club investment. · The Guardian
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