Irene Guerrero was the first new player to be confirmed, as the Spain World Cup winner joined us on a permanent deal from Atletico Madrid. 

Gabby George followed, returning to the club after being part of our Centre of Excellence Academy over a decade ago, while American keeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce then became our eighth summer signing as the clock ticked towards the midnight deadline.

The loan signing of Melvine Malard from Lyon was completed in time but announced on Friday, bringing to a close our business for the summer.