Liverpool Women Agree Deal for Midfielder Alice Bergstrom from BK Hacken

Liverpool FC Women have secured their first signing of the January 2025-26 Women's Super League (WSL) transfer window by agreeing a deal for Swedish midfielder Alice Bergstrom from BK Hacken. The transfer, announced amid Liverpool's challenging season, is subject to international clearance and a work permit[2][3].

The 22-year-old Bergstrom puts pen to paper on a long-term contract at the AXA Melwood Training Centre, becoming manager Gareth Taylor's key addition as the team battles relegation. Winless in 11 WSL matches with just three points, Liverpool desperately needed reinforcements to bolster their squad[1][3]. Bergstrom, a highly rated talent, is expected to provide creativity and dynamism in midfield for the Reds.

This move marks the earliest confirmed incoming for Liverpool in the window, which officially opens on January 1. Tottenham had stolen a march by signing promising Norwegian Signe Gaupset from SK Brann in November, set to join on the same date. Other WSL clubs are gearing up for activity: Arsenal are linked with Swedish right-back Smilla Holmberg from Hammarby, while Manchester United have secured Hanna Lundkvist as a free agent and are pursuing Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich[1].

Bergstrom's arrival is timely for Liverpool, who sit bottom of the table. Her versatility and international experience with Sweden's youth teams make her a smart acquisition. The club hopes this signals the start of further deals to turn their fortunes around under Taylor's guidance[1][2][3].

As the window progresses, expect more rumors and confirmed transfers across the league, with clubs like Chelsea and Aston Villa also monitoring targets amid outs like potential loans and pre-contracts[1]. Liverpool fans will be optimistic that Bergstrom can spark a revival in their relegation fight.