QB weekly: 29. 6. - 5. 7. 2026

What a week for a women's football! We've finally seen several long-awaited transfers become official, while a number of players have also put pen to paper on new deals, some of them signing their first professional contracts. Meanwhile, the UEFA Women's U9 Championship continues, with Europe's brightest young talents battling it out for continental glory.

Georgia Stanway made it pernament

A transfer that had been rumoured for months is finally official. Georgia Stanway announced back in January that she would leave Bayern Munich when her contract expired at the end of the season, bringing an end to a hugely successful spell in Bavaria that saw her win multiple trophies. Almost immediately, speculation began over a return to England, with Arsenal emerging as the frontrunners for her signature.

On 3 July 2026, the move was finally confirmed. Stanway becomes Arsenal's first signing of the summer and will wear the No. 4 jersey.

Lucy Bronze stays blue

One player who is definitely staying in London is Lucy Bronze.

The England right-back has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea, meaning she will remain in blue until 2027. There had been plenty of uncertainty surrounding the future of the 34-year-old, whose career has taken her to some of the biggest clubs in Europe but rarely seen her stay long enough to extend a deal.

Despite now being one of the more experienced players in the squad, Chelsea clearly believe Bronze still has plenty to offer at the highest level. And Bronze has decided that her next chapter will continue on the Stamford Bridge.

Layla Drury signed her first contract with her childhood club

She is only 16 years old, but Layla Drury is already making history at Manchester United. Back in January 2026, the academy graduate became the club's youngest-ever goalscorer after finding the net against Burnley in her senior debut in the FA Cup match. It was a dream first appearance, one she is unlikely to forget.

Now, Drury has reached another major milestone by signing her first professional contract with the club. The deal is a clear sign that Manchester United see the teenage forward as an important part of their future.

Who is gonna win the UEFA U19 Women's Euro?

The group stage of the UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship has come to an end in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the semi-final line-up is now set.

Sweden, Germany, Spain and Austria will battle it out for a place in the final after successfully navigating the opening phase of the tournament. While Switzerland fell short of reaching the knockout rounds, one of their players has already made a lasting impression. Grasshopper forward Emanuela Pfister finished the group stage as the tournament's top scorer with three goals, firmly establishing herself as one to watch for the future.

Lia Wälti came back home

Another long-rumoured move has finally been confirmed. After one season in Women's Serie A with Juventus, Lia Wälti is returning to the WSL. The former Arsenal midfielder will now wear the jersey of Brighton, joining a Seagulls side coming off a successful campaign that included a run to the FA Cup final.

According to the club, Wälti’s leadership and experience will be needed as Brighton look to build on that progress. Before moving to Italy, she spent seven seasons at Arsenal, where she became a club legend and helped the Gunners win the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Wälti had hinted during the past year that she missed England, and now she is back. The Switzerland captain also led her country to their best-ever result at a home European Championship last summer, further underlining the winning mentality Brighton hope she will bring to the squad.