What size should the Arsenal Women squad be for the 2026/27 season?
Arsenal Women could have more than 30 players next season, leaving Renee Slegers with major decisions over loans, sales and registration.
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England pay heavy price for defeat as more teams qualify for Women’s World Cup 2027
Denmark, Spain and France have qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, leaving all four home nations in the UEFA play-offs.
Which Arsenal players could leave this summer?
With the 2025/26 campaign now at an end, which players in the Arsenal Women’s squad might depart the club this summer?
Katie McCabe close to Chelsea move
Katie McCabe is set to join Chelsea after leaving Arsenal, having turned down a late contract offer in April.
2 legends to depart Arsenal at the end of the season
Beth Mead and Katie McCabe are leaving the club when their contract expire after being loyal servants for respectively nine and eleven years.
Arsenal go 2nd as Beth Mead says goodbye
Arsenal moved above Chelsea after Stina Blackstenius scored an injury-time winner against Everton in their final WSL home game.
Arsenal women confirm 10 u21s to leave
Arsenal women have confirmed 10 academy departures after the Under-21s won their league by eight points from Chelsea.
Arsenal contract u-turn fails with 30yo set to leave
Arsenal are considering a contract U-turn for Katie McCabe, despite the Ireland captain having looked set to leave on a free transfer.
Arsenal pair to return v Everton
Katie McCabe and Leah Williamson are back in Arsenal’s squad to face Everton, but Steph Catley remains unavailable.
Arsenal confirm 2 more players to leave
Arsenal have confirmed Laia Codina and Victoria Pelova will leave this summer as the club’s squad reshaping continues.
Arsenal injury updates after pair miss Aston Villa win
Katie McCabe and Leah Williamson were both missing from Arsenal’s squad against Aston Villa, with the club offering no immediate explanation for their absences.
Arsenal women weekly news & gossip round up 8 May 2026
Arsenal’s Brighton draw confirmed Man City’s WSL title, but award nominations, exits and transfer plans made it a busy week elsewhere.
Arsenal midfielder denied as England u17s suffer Germany setback
England Under-17s must beat Norway to reach the semi-finals after a narrow Germany defeat decided by a first-half penalty.
Arsenal drop 2 points in the runner-up race
Arsenal only managed to draw 1-1 away to Brighton in a game of two halves, meaning they now trail Chelsea by four points with two games in hand.
Arsenal dominate as England defeat Northern Ireland 2-0 in u17 Women’s Euro opener
Phoebe de Bohan’s double gave England a winning start against Northern Ireland, with six Arsenal players involved at Inver Park.
Arsenal women’s 21yo announces she will leave club
Naomi Williams is leaving Arsenal after eight years, with the young goalkeeper now needing the regular football her development requires.
Leah Williamson signs new Arsenal contract
Leah Williamson has agreed a new contract with Arsenal that will see her extend her trophy-laden 20 years at the club
Arsenal’s Swedes leave them in 7th heaven
Arsenal’s Swedish influence was decisive against Leicester as Renée Slegers’ side build momentum before their European test in Lyon.
Arsenal comeback shifts Champions League semi-final balance
Arsenal Women came from behind to beat Lyon 2-1 in the Champions League semi-final first leg, taking a slim advantage into the 2nd leg.
Essential Arsenal news: Weekend roundup
Arsenal’s weekend brought a return to the top, a major European win for the women and more concern lower down the academy pathway.