How Tottenham's transfer window shows big WSL ambitions

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, France defender Alice Sombath has become Tottenham's record signingByEmma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished30 July 2026It is clear from Tottenham's summer transfer business that they have big ambitions in the Women's Super League next season.Martin Ho's side have strengthened in the market, building a squad that, on paper, could cause a stir among the league's top clubs.

They finished fifth in the WSL last season - a significant improvement on the year before when they flirted with relegation.Tottenham broke their club-record signing this summer to bring in France defender Alice Sombath from Lyon, having spent around £375,000 on Signe Gaupset in January.They also signed forwards Shekiera Martinez and Kirsty Hanson, defender Caitlin Dijkstra, midfielder Victoria Pelova and goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen.So how have they approached their transfer business and what are the club's ambitions this year?What is Spurs' recruitment plan?It is Spurs' seventh season in the top flight and their growth has been vast - the number of staff has increased and training facilities…