January 2025 transfer window: 6 WSL players who desperately need a move

The January transfer window opens in a matter of weeks and it could be a busy one as Women’s Super League (WSL) clubs look to strengthen their squads ahead of the second half of the season.

Chelsea are currently top of the table, closely followed by the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United. At the other end of the table, at least seven clubs are at risk of being dragged into a relegation battle.

WSL action for 2024 will conclude next weekend ahead of the winter break. It will then resume towards the end of January and clubs will hope to have a few new faces among their ranks.

With that being said, 90min have looked at six WSL stars who could look for playing time elsewhere next month, whether that be permanently or on loan…

Manchester City's Chloe Kelly in action / Naomi Baker/GettyImages

2. Kathrine Kuhl (Arsenal)

Arsenal's Kathrine Kuhl / Morgan Hancock/GettyImages

Freya Godfrey during a pre-season friendly / Robert Cianflone/GettyImages

4. Codie Thomas (Manchester City)

Manchester City's Codie Thomas in action during pre-season / Will Russell/GettyImages

Alejandra Bernabe on loan at Real Sociedad last season / Ion Alcoba Beitia/GettyImages

6. Jess Simpson (Manchester United)

Manchester United's Jess Simpson / Jess Hornby/GettyImages

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