Alisha Lehmann Set for WSL Return as Leicester Close In on Major Signing
Momentum is building around a move that could reshape Leicester City’s season and send a ripple through women’s football, with Alisha Lehmann edging closer to a return to the Women’s Super League.
Leicester City are in advanced talks to sign the Swiss international forward from Italian side FC Como and the signs are growing stronger by the day. Lehmann was left out of Como’s latest match against Napoli, a decision that has only intensified speculation that negotiations are nearing the finish line. At 26, Lehmann is at a pivotal point in her career and this potential move carries weight far beyond a routine January transfer.
Lehmann only arrived in Italy last summer after leaving Juventus, signing a long-term deal and joining a Como side pushing near the top of Serie A. But her time there has been uneven. Minutes have been limited, starts have been hard to come by and the fit has never fully clicked. For a player used to being central to the project, that matters. Footballers at this level need rhythm, trust and a clear role and Leicester are offering exactly that.
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For Leicester City, this is about more than adding a well-known name. The club has been deliberate this window, targeting players with proven WSL experience to stabilize and strengthen a squad fighting to climb the table. Lehmann ticks every box. She knows the league. She understands the physicality, the pace and the pressure. She has played for West Ham, Everton and Aston Villa and she brings international pedigree with more than 60 caps for Switzerland.
There is also the reality of her global profile. Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world and while social media numbers do not win matches, visibility matters. It brings attention, investment and belief. For a club like Leicester, that exposure can elevate standards on and off the pitch. But make no mistake, this is not a marketing move first. It is a football decision rooted in experience and need.
The structure of the deal is still being finalized, with discussions around a permanent transfer and the possibility of a loan. Leicester are hopeful she could link up with the squad imminently, potentially after their latest cup commitments. If completed, this would be one of the most significant WSL moves of the window.
This story matters because it reflects a league still growing in ambition and pull. A player of Lehmann’s stature choosing to return sends a clear signal about the WSL’s direction and competitiveness.
We will continue to follow this developing story closely, so stay with us for confirmed details, reaction from both clubs and what this move could mean for the rest of the season.
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