Arsenal have signed United States defender Jenna Nighswonger from Gotham FC on a permanent deal on transfer deadline day. The fee is believed to be £80,500 and Nighswonger becomes Arsenal's first signing of the January transfer window.

Arsenal have completed the signing of USWNT defender Jenna Nighswonger from Gotham FC. The Athletic reported on January 27 that Arsenal were finalising a deal for the former NWSL rookie of the year after the two teams had agreed to terms and a transfer fee of $100,

Jenna Nighswonger has become Arsenal’s first signing of the January window, joining from US National Woman’s Soccer League side Gotham FC.The 24-year-old full-back made 46 appearances and netted

The 24-year-old left-back is the first new addition to the Gunners’ squad since Renee Slegers was confirmed as head coach on a permanent basis.