Women's Super League side Arsenal signed Chloe Kelly on a loan deal until the end of the season on Thursday, a day after the English forward demanded a move away from Manchester City.

Arsenal have completed the loan signing of Chloe Kelly from Manchester City for the remainder of the season. The England international, who is out of contract at the end of 2024-25, was also the subject of two approaches from Manchester United which were rebuffed by City.

Former National Women's Soccer League Rookie of the Year Jenna Nighswonger has joined Arsenal, the club announced Thursday. Nighswonger has played for Gotham FC since the 2023 season. Arsenal will pay an undisclosed fee for the 24-year-old defender.

Jenna Nighswonger has made 18 appearances for the USA team Arsenal have signed United States defender Jenna Nighswonger from Gotham FC on a permanent deal on transfer deadline day. The fee is believed to be £80,

Arsenal, with a rotated squad, defeated Girona on the final day of the league phase to secure a round of 16 spot.

Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as they rallied from a goal down to win 2-1 at Girona on Wednesday thanks to goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri. The north London side picked up their sixth win in eight games to finish third in the league phase with 19 points and avoid a two-legged playoff in the next round.

American soccer fans can stream every fixture of this season's tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the UEFA Champions League. Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $8 a month and Premium for $13 a month. Both offer coverage of the Champions League.