Forest chase attacking spark as Chelsea’s Lois Shooter arrives on loan

Nottingham Forest have moved to plug an attacking void by securing Chelsea forward Lois Shooter on a season‑long loan for the 2026/27 campaign, the club announced in an official press release from The Tricky Trees this afternoon. The 18‑year‑old will join Forest’s WSL2 side to gain senior minutes.

Forest aim to bolster their attacking options and add depth to the forward line, with Shooter becoming the fourth summer signing to reinforce the squad. The WSL Full-Time service confirmed the loan in its announcement.

Shooter spent the last couple of years in the Chelsea academy after moving from London City Lionesses, featuring mainly for the Under‑21 side and already making a senior appearance for the Blues. She is accustomed to the English game and eager for regular first‑team action at the second‑tier level.

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Chelsea recently signed her to a two‑year professional contract with an option for a further year, underscoring the club’s high regard for her potential. The loan to Nottingham Forest is viewed as the next step in her development pathway.

Shooter has represented England at various youth levels, most recently the Under‑19 side, giving her a solid foundation for senior competition. These international experiences equip her for the challenges of senior football.

After completing the move, Shooter said, “I’m really excited to be here. Nottingham Forest is a massive club with great ambition and when I heard about the opportunity to come here, I thought it was the right move for me.” She added that the period of change with the new head coach will challenge her as an individual, help her grow as a player, and she looks forward to earning minutes in Barclays WSL2 before aiming to break into Chelsea’s senior squad.