West Ham United have strengthened their women’s squad by signing Everton forward Kelly Gago and making Estelle Cascarino’s loan spell permanent. The deals add proven international experience and address attacking and defensive options ahead of the new Women’s Super League season.

Gago, 27, has agreed a three-year contract after scoring eight WSL goals for Everton since joining from Nantes in 2024; Everton describe the undisclosed fee as a club-record sale, with add-ons possible. Her reported £500,000 release clause was not triggered, while Cascarino, 29, has also signed for three years after making 12 appearances during a half-season loan from Juventus.