Tottenham Hotspur Women have broken their club transfer record to sign midfielder Alice Sombath. The deal, completed on July 21, saw Spurs pay a fee reported to be over £375,000, according to an ESPN report grading major summer signings in women's soccer.

This investment comes as the club looks to build on a fifth-place finish in the final 2025 FA WSL table. They ended that campaign with 36 points from 22 games, recording 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. Their goal difference stood at minus three, having scored 35 and conceded 38. You can see how the table finished on our standings page.

What does the Sombath signing mean for Spurs?

Alice Sombath's arrival signals a clear ambition from Tottenham Hotspur Women. The club-record outlay for the midfielder is a substantial step up in their market activity. It demonstrates a commitment to strengthening the squad with proven talent. The move was part of a window that opened for WSL clubs on June 18, ahead of the rest of Europe on July 1.

Spurs will hope Sombath can help close the considerable gap to the league's elite. In the 2025 season, they finished 19 points behind champions Manchester City Women. Adding quality in midfield is a direct response to that challenge. Her signing is a key piece of business as the team prepares for the new campaign.

How did other WSL clubs spend this summer?

The Women's Super League was a major player in a record-breaking transfer market. The women's world transfer record was broken four times throughout 2025, with WSL clubs responsible for three of those record fees. This summer continued the trend of significant investment.

Chelsea secured France defender Kadidiatou Diani for €586,000 on July 14. Manchester United made a late but impactful move, signing Élisa De Almeida for €500,000 on September 3. Analysts praised the deal. EK said: "United very much needed to do some business, but this late move warrants a high grade as signing a world-class and versatile defender, arguably the position they had to add depth in most, plugs a gap before the start of the season."

Other notable deals included Kerolin's €1.7 million move on August 4 and Melvine Malard's £850,000 transfer on July 20. The scale of spending shows the growing financial power of the English top flight.

Which other major transfers happened across Europe?

Activity was not confined to England. Clubs across the continent were busy in a window that saw numerous seven-figure fees. Barcelona secured the free transfer of Spanish forward Salma Paralluelo on July 25, a significant coup.

Italian side Juventus signed German midfielder Lisa Baum for €600,000 on July 14. Bayern Munich brought in Carlotta Wamser for €650,000 on August 31. Real Madrid added goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer on July 22. These moves highlight the increasing competitiveness and liquidity in the European market.

Giulia Dragoni's move for a reported fee over €500,000 on July 31 and Rebeca Bernal's undisclosed transfer on September 2 further illustrate the depth of business conducted. The full list of squad changes at Tottenham can be tracked on our squad page.

What is the long-term outlook for these signings?

While some arrivals are expected to make an immediate impact, others are viewed as strategic investments for the future. This is particularly true for younger players moving to clubs with deep squads. Commenting on one such signing, YT noted: "Chelsea also have a deep squad, so she may struggle for immediate minutes."

For Tottenham Hotspur Women, the focus is on integrating Alice Sombath quickly. Her record-breaking fee brings expectation, but also the promise of added creativity and control in the centre of the park. The club's recent form at the end of the 2025 season was mixed, with a sequence of results reading win, win, draw, loss, loss. Improving consistency will be a primary goal. Fans can follow the team's progress through the stats page as the new season approaches. Alice Sombath signed a three-year contract with the north London club.