da jogodeouro： Plenty of Lionesses have made high-profile, and successful, switches this season, while a strong January window saved several clubs from relegation

da leao： There has never been more talent in the Women's Super League, and that much is evident in the long list of superb signings that have been made by clubs in the English top flight this past term.

One of the stories of the season, Aston Villa's success has been built on some strong transfer windows, while the likes of Tottenham and Leicester City might not be in the division still if it wasn't for their January business.

So, who have been the best signings in the WSL this year? GOAL counts them down…

Getty15Fuka Nagano (Liverpool)

There was a lot of good January business done by WSL clubs this season, with Liverpool bagging one of the signings of the season when they snapped up Fuka Nagano in the winter.

The Reds were crying out for a player who could improve them in possession, and the calmness and composure of the Japan international has done exactly that. Per 90 minutes, Nagano is in the top three in Liverpool's squad for the most successful passes, both generally and in the final third, and also for how frequently she's won back possession.

"She's just a technician," manager Matt Beard said earlier this season. "To see some of the things she does with the ball, it just creates so much for us. We break lines with her, when she can slow the game down, speed it up for us." She's only going to get better in her first full season with the club, too.

AdvertisementGetty14Jess Park (Everton)

One of the many solid bits of business done in the loan market this season in the WSL, Jess Park has excelled during her temporary stint with Everton, so much so that she's earned the chance to show what she can do with England's senior team, too.

Park has long showed glimpses of her talent with Manchester City's first team, most notably assisting Georgia Stanway in the 2020 Women's FA Cup final, but this was a good opportunity for her to get regular game time at the top level.

The young forward has made significantly more successful passes in the final third than any other Everton player, her 133 some 18 clear of anyone else, and no one has been directly involved in more goals, either, with her racking up three goals and four assists.

With Park still developing and the Toffees inconsistent at times, those numbers are not as high as they could've been, but there's no doubt that she has been a superb addition to Brian Sorensen's squad.

Getty13Emma Koivisto (Liverpool)

After establishing herself as a consistent if underrated performer during a year-and-a-half with Brighton, Emma Koivisto joined Liverpool on a free transfer in the summer and, unsurprisingly, it's been a steal of a deal for the Reds.

Only Katie Stengel, her team's starting centre-forward, has been directly involved in more goals than Koivisto, quite an impressive feat given she lines up in defence. The Finland international has more assists than any Liverpool player, while also winning the most tackles and making the most interceptions in the squad, level at the top of both tallies with Taylor Hinds.

Koivisto's ability to have an impact at both ends of the pitch has made her an excellent addition to Beard's group, with her likely to only build on this campaign as the Reds look to strengthen their position in the WSL following a solid first season after promotion.

Getty12Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa)

When Aston Villa sprung a January surprise and announced the signing of Arsenal midfielder Jordan Nobbs, it seemed like a great signing for all parties. Villa needed more in midfield, Nobbs needed game time and she wasn't getting much of that at Arsenal.

Unsurprisingly, it has worked out brilliantly. The England international has bolstered a team that was already performing well, added more control and quality to the middle of the park and brings a ton of winning experience that will only help them in the long run.

After almost falling out of the Lionesses picture completely, Nobbs should be on that plane to the World Cup this summer, too.