Episode description

From Chloe Kelly to Keira Walsh, it was one of the biggest Women's Super League transfer windows in history! Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines are all together for the first time to digest the ins and outs of January 2025. WSL leaders Chelsea have strengthened even more, adding England midfielder Keira Walsh from Barcelona in another big-money move. Can anyone stop Sonia Bompastor's team and what does this side need to achieve in order to reach their potential? After posting a couple of emotional statements on social media surrounding her situation at Manchester City, Chloe Kelly completed an 11th-hour loan move to Arsenal. The team review a seven-goal thriller at the Joie Stadium, which was almost as chaotic as the transfer window, and Ellen and Jen help us understand different knee injuries after the news Georgia Stanway tore a lateral ligament and will be out for ‘several months.’  

Timecodes: 02:30 - Keira Walsh is back in the WSL after a deadline day transfer to Chelsea 07:30 - How Chelsea are reaping the rewards of investing in their women’s team. 10:45 - Liverpool manager Matt Beard on what impact will Chelsea's spending could have on the league. 12:41 - What do Chelsea need to achieve in order to reach their potential? 14:18 - The Chloe Kelly transfer saga which ended in a loan move to Arsenal. 20:19 - A summary of the rest of the transfer window. 21:27 - Review of the weekend’s WSL action including a seven-goal thriller at the Joie Stadium. 25:57 - Ellen and Jen help us understand different knee injuries after the news Georgia Stanway tore a lateral ligament and will be out for ‘several months.’ 27:40 - Is there a natural replacement for Stanway in the England squad?

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 5 Feb 2000 Newcastle v Arsenal in Carabao Cup, Thu 6 Feb 2000 Liverpool v Tottenham in Carabao Cup, Fri 7 Feb 2000 Man Utd v Leicester in FA Cup.