How Tottenham's transfer window shows big WSL ambitions

How Tottenham's transfer window shows big WSL ambitionsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Martin Ho led Tottenham to a fifth-placed WSL finish in his first seasonByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished3 minutes agoCommentsIt is clear from Tottenham's summer transfer business that they have big ambitions in the Women's Super League next season.Martin Ho's side have strengthened in the market, building a squad that, on paper, could cause a stir among the league's top clubs. They finished fifth in the WSL last season - a significant improvement on the year before when they flirted with relegation.Tottenham broke their club-record signing this summer to bring in France defender Alice Sombath from Lyon, having spent around £375,000 on Signe Gaupset in January.They also signed forwards Shekiera Martinez and Kirsty Hanson, defender Caitlin Dijkstra, midfielder Victoria Pelova and goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen.So how have they approached their transfer business and what are the club's ambitions this year?What is Spurs' recruitment plan?It is Spurs' seventh season in the top flight and their growth has been vast - the number of staff has increased and training facilities have improved.They have their own base at the club's training centre on Hotspur Way but plans for a new women and girls academy facility was blocked in court this week.Just months after promotion in 2019, they hosted almost 40,000 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the north London derby defeat by Arsenal.A year later, they signed USA superstar Alex Morgan on a short-term loan after she gave birth and in 2024 they reached the Women's FA Cup final. A disappointing season under Robert Vilahamn in 2024-25 led to his sacking and Ho's subsequent arrival, and Spurs jumped back up the table in his debut campaign.Since Ho joined the club in July 2025, Tottenham have had a 12-month plan for recruitment and had identified targets in...