Missy Bo Kearns

Aston Villa has signed midfielder Missy Bo Kearns from Liverpool for a fee potentially reaching £100,000, including add-ons. The 23-year-old, who joined Liverpool's academy at eight, made over 100 appearances for the club but sought more game time to enhance her prospects with the England national team ahead of next summer's European Championship. Kearns expressed her emotional farewell to Liverpool, where she was a fan favorite, and Liverpool manager Matt Beard respected her decision, wishing her the best for the future. Alongside Kearns' transfer, Crystal Palace has also been active in the offseason, signing Denmark international Katrine Veje and pursuing New Zealand's Indiah-Paige Riley. Kearns' move highlights her ambition to secure a regular starting position, which was limited at Liverpool last season. Villa's manager Robert de Pauw praised Kearns as a dynamic midfielder with the potential to be a future leader.