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The Ashes: Australia vs England, fifth Test: Updates and reaction from series finale at Sydney Cricket Ground

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The Ashes: Australia vs England, fifth Test: Updates and reaction from series finale at Sydney Cricket Ground

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Deadline day round-up...

Here's what did, and didn't happen on WSL Deadline Day...

  • Everton signed Roma midfielder Zara Kramzar on an initial loan which will be made permanent this summer
  • Arsenal signed goalkeeper Barbora Votikova on loan from Slavia Prague amid their ongoing crisis between the sticks

  • London City Lionesses signed Danish midfielder Malou Marcetto from Liga F side Madrid CFF

  • Chelsea's saw a bid to sign PSG midfielder Jennifer Echegini rejected

Window closed!

The WSL transfer window is officially closed.

Business over and done with. See you in a few months, everyone

Obviously the transfer blog's sticking about though. The summer rumblings have already begun.

Kante close to Fenerbahce move

Former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has left Al-Ittihad ahead of a likely move to Turkish side Fenerbahce

The Turkish side are yet to confirm the move - but have teased it on their social media accounts, a day after it looked like his transfer had fallen through owing to what Fenerbahce claimed were administrative errors from Al-Ittihad.

In a 24-hour turnaround, Al-Itthad said in a statement: "Al-Ittihad Club has agreed to sell the remaining period of the contract of first-team player N'Golo Kante, appreciating his time with the team and his contribution to winning the Saudi Professional League title and the King's Cup, and wishing him success in his future professional career."

Late on Tuesday night, Fenerbahce wrote on X: "As can be understood from our statement, there is blood, sweat, and tears in Kante, but giving up is not in our dictionary..." 

Deal done!

What did we tell you... Everton have completed the late signing of Slovenia and AS Roma midfielder Zara Kramzar on an initial loan.

The 20-year-old was named the best young international talent at the 2023 European Women's Football Gala.

After completing the move, she told the club website: I feel so excited. I think we all worked a lot for this. I am happy to be here and start my journey.

I cant wait. I am really looking forward to playing at Goodison Park and seeing the fans. I am excited to learn a lot about Everton.

I like to play in big stadiums. I am looking forward to it and to score goals in front of the fans and to leave everything on the pitch for them and for the club."

Kramzar heading for Everton?

Everton are closing in on a late move for Roma midfielder Zara Kramzar, according to The Guardian.

The Slovenia international is set to move to Goodison Park on an initial loan with an obligation to buy, the paper claims.

Bristol City sign Wos

WSL2 promotion hopefuls Bristol City have signed Oliwia Wos from German side FC Nurnberg on a deal running until the summer of 2029.

The Poland international defender was part of their squad at Euro 2025, and started two of their three games as they exited in the group stages.

Coleman on shortlist for Blackburn job

Latest from Your Site News' Alan Myers, Adrian Kajumba and Amar Mehta:

Former Wales manager Chris Coleman is one of the candidates being considered for the vacant Blackburn head coach job, Your Site News understands.

The club sacked Valerian Ismael on February 2, after almost a year in charge, with the club languishing in the relegation zone and three points away from safety.

Coleman, 55, has had managerial stints at Fulham, Coventry and Sunderland. He also managed Wales between 2012 and 2017, where he led them to qualification for Euro 2016, their first tournament since 1958.

Wales reached the semi-finals during that tournament but resigned in November 2017 after they failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Most recently, Coleman managed Greek side Asteras Tripolis and left after a year in charge. Coleman spent two years between 1995 and 1997 at Blackburn toward the end of his playing career, featuring 32 times.

Arsenal sign Votikova amid keeper crisis

Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Barbora Votikova on loan from Slavia Prague.

The ex-Tottenham stopper joins after injuries to Anneke Borbe and Mauela Zinsberger. 

First choice goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar is also coming back from injury.

Votikova has 56 caps for the Czech Republic and will wear the No 13 shirt.

Arsenal sign Dixon from Stoke

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of teenaged defender Jaden Dixon from Stoke City.

The 18-year-old, who can play at centre-back or right-back, joins as an academy signing.

Dixon made six senior appearances for Stoke and featured 49 times for their U18s and U21s.

He has represented England at U17, U18 and U19 level and previously played in Tottenham's academy.

Dixon's arrival at Arsenal follows the signing of 18-year-old forward Ewan Mooney from St Mirren on Monday.

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