Liverpool Women announce first January signing to aid relegation battle
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Liverpool Women Sign Alice Bergstrom in First January Transfer Amid Relegation Fight
Liverpool FC Women have bolstered their squad with the signing of Swedish forward Alice Bergstrom, marking their first acquisition of the January transfer window. The club announced the deal on Friday, aiming to inject firepower into their attack as they battle to avoid relegation from the Women's Super League (WSL).
Bergstrom, 24, joins from BK Häcken in the Swedish Damallsvenskan, where she impressed with her pace, dribbling, and goal-scoring prowess. Last season, she netted 8 goals in 22 appearances, earning praise for her versatility across the front line. Liverpool manager Matt Beard hailed the signing as a "statement of intent," stating, "Alice brings the quality and hunger we need right now. Her clinical finishing will make a real difference in these crucial months."
The transfer was finalized after Bergstrom's visit to the AXA Melwood Training Centre, where photos captured her touring facilities and meeting teammates. Official images show the forward in high spirits, posing with club staff and donning the iconic red kit for the first time.[1]
Liverpool sit 11th in the WSL table, just two points above the drop zone following a dismal run of form, including five defeats in their last seven games. Recent heavy losses to Arsenal and Manchester City exposed defensive frailties and a lack of cutting edge up top. Bergstrom's arrival is seen as a timely boost ahead of Saturday's clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Fans have welcomed the move enthusiastically on social media, with many viewing it as a key step in Beard's survival plan. "Finally some attacking threat!" tweeted one supporter. Bergstrom expressed her excitement: "Liverpool is a massive club with huge ambition. I'm ready to fight for every point."
The signing aligns with Liverpool's strategy to recruit experienced players on short-term deals to stabilize the squad. Further additions are rumored, but Bergstrom's capture signals renewed hope in the relegation scrap.
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