Tottenham have signed the Australia defender Clare Hunt from Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year deal until 2027. Hunt, who was part of the Matildas squad that reached 2023’s World Cup semi-finals and played every minute of her national team’s Olympics campaign in France this summer, has been given the No 15 shirt in the north London club’s squad.

“I was drawn to Spurs for the way that they play, the club culture that is here,” the 25-year-old told Tottenham’s media channels. “It feels like an environment where I can contribute and add value to this club, so I’m really excited to get started.

“The league has so much exposure, there’s some of the best players in the world competing here and to play alongside them and against them, week in, week out, will help me develop as a person and as a footballer.”

Liverpool also completed the signing of a centre-back on Friday, confirming the addition of Wales’ Gemma Evans from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

The 28-year-old’s move sees her reunite with Liverpool manager Matt Beard, with the pair having worked together previously at Bristol City.

Evans spent one season with Manchester United, making 19 appearances for Marc Skinner’s side in all competitions.

“It’s a massive move for me,” Evans said. “Last season was a difficult year for me as I had to learn to be a teammate in a different way on the field, so it’s so exciting to be at Liverpool and working with Matt again, and I’m properly looking forward to getting ready to go.

“I want more game time and I want to prove the ability I think I have. I haven’t been able to showcase that last season, so I want to meet my standards again and hit the floor running.”

Beard added of Evans, who has been given Liverpool’s No 3 shirt: “She is a talented player, has got great experience playing in the WSL and international football with Wales, so with her personality as well coming in I think it’s a great fit for us.”