This week on She Shoots, She Tours! - The Deep Dive, Cath Hurley takes you inside the high-stakes, behind-the-scenes world of WSL transfers on deadline day. From record-breaking signings to quiet strategic moves, this episode explores everything fans rarely see: legal negotiations, work permits, visa hurdles, homegrown quotas, and the meticulous planning that goes into every transfer.

Cath breaks down how clubs balance international stars with domestic talent, navigate post-Brexit immigration rules, and handle the often overlooked administrative and medical processes that make a transfer official. She dives into contract negotiations, loan strategies, and financial mechanics — including add-ons, solidarity payments, and maternity protections — showing how much thought goes into squad building beyond just paying a transfer fee.

We also spotlight the rising stars of the WSL — young, international, and homegrown players like Zara Kramzar, Issy Hobson, and Toko Koga — to reveal how clubs are shaping the future of women’s football through smart talent pathways and long-term development.

By the end, you’ll see that every Instagram announcement, “welcome to the club,” and late-night deadline deal is just the tip of a complex iceberg of strategy, ambition, and human effort. Cath leaves listeners with a thought-provoking question: are we witnessing the most intelligent era of squad building the women’s game has ever seen?