Tottenham Hotspur defender Ash Neville has signed for Leicester City for an undisclosed fee, bringing an end to her eight year spell at Spurs.

The 32 year old full back has agreed a one and a half year contract with the Foxes holding an additional one year extension option.

Neville has made over 100 appearances for Tottenham in the top flight since their promotion to the WSL in 2018-19. She signed from Coventry United in 2017 and became the first Spurs player to make a century of WSL appearances, finishing with 115 league games and 191 appearances overall.

New Challenge Awaits Club Legend

Speaking to Foxes Hub, Neville explained her decision to move. “This is a new challenge, and I want to help the team put as many points on the board as possible. I’m hoping that the experience I have both on and off the pitch can help. Now is the right time for a new challenge and I’m looking forward to seeing what this new chapter will bring.”

The defender could face her former teammates on Sunday as the WSL resumes following the winter break. Leicester currently sit in the Championship after relegation last season but are targeting an immediate return to the top flight.

Spurs Pay Tribute to Pioneer

Tottenham managing director Andy Rogers paid tribute to Neville’s contribution. “Ash’s contribution to the club has been immense. She has been influential on our journey to establishing ourselves as a Women’s Super League team, and she departs as an undisputed club legend.”

Rogers added: “A true pioneer of the women’s game on and off the pitch, Ash has always shown love and care to her teammates, staff, and our supporters. Forever a member of the Spurs family.”

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Leicester City defender Janice Cayman has joined Dutch Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie club PSV on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee. The 37-year-old moves to The Netherlands after spending the last two and a half years with The Foxes, where she made 66 appearances in all competitions.

Cayman helped Leicester City further establish themselves in the Barclays Women’s Super League during her time at the club. However, the experienced defender has now taken up a new challenge by joining a PSV side that sit just three points off the league summit in this season’s Eredivisie.

Big Ambitions Drive Netherlands Move

Speaking to PSV’s official media team, Cayman explained her decision to join the Dutch club. “It is an honour to be able to play for PSV. There was mutual interest and then things can go very quickly. I think I add a lot of experience to the selection and can help young players. Just like PSV, I have big ambitions. I want to play European football and fight for the championship.”

The Belgian international’s wealth of experience will prove valuable for PSV as they chase down the league leaders. Her 66 appearances for Leicester demonstrated her consistency and ability to perform at WSL level despite her age.

Leicester Rebuild Continues

Further incomings and outgoings are likely at Leicester City before the transfer window closes at the end of January. The Foxes have already brought in Tottenham legend Ash Neville on a one and a half year deal as they rebuild their squad.

Cayman’s departure creates space for Leicester to continue reshaping their team as they look to mount another promotion challenge from the Championship. The club will hope their January business provides the platform for a strong second half of the season.

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Leicester City confirmed on January 5, 2026 that Emma Jansson has signed from FC Rosengard on a two and a half year contract through 2028.

The 29-year-old Swedish midfielder becomes the Foxes’ first January signing and arrives at King Power Stadium after three years in Sweden where she won two OBOS Damallsvenskan league titles and the Swedish Cup.

Jansson joins ahead of Leicester’s return to WSL action on January 11 against Tottenham Hotspur.

Swedish Cup Winner Arrives

Jansson brings proven Scandinavian pedigree to the Midlands after consecutive winning campaigns at Rosengard. She won Damallsvenskan titles in 2022 and 2024 while claiming Swedish Cup glory as well. The former Swedish youth international represented her country at Under 23 level and earned caps throughout her career.

Her three year stint at Rosengard saw consistent midfield performances combining work rate with technical quality. Jansson expressed excitement about joining Leicester, stating the WSL represented the pinnacle of women’s football globally.

Leicester’s January Activity

Jansson becomes Leicester’s opening recruitment move as the club targets midfield reinforcement heading toward relegation concerns.

The Foxes sit ninth in the WSL standings heading into the January restart. Further recruitment is expected throughout the month as Leicester look to strengthen depth across the squad. Jansson told Foxes Hub she would bring maximum effort to every performance and deliver consistent contribution for Leicester supporters.

Career Path and Experience

Jansson’s career included two spells at Hammarby IF plus appearances for Eskilstuna United DFF and KIF Orebro beyond her Rosengard tenure. The diverse Swedish club experience provides familiarity with different tactical systems and playing styles.

Her age at 29 offers both experience and years of remaining peak performance. Leicester gain an experienced midfielder capable of providing midfield stability and linking defensive and attacking phases effectively during their crucial January to May campaign fighting for WSL survival and domestic cup progression.

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