Lundgaard's Frankfurt switch highlights women's market shifts

Sofie Lundgaard, the 24‑year‑old Danish midfielder, has completed a permanent transfer from Liverpool to Eintracht Frankfurt, moving after a spell that saw her make 87 appearances for Fortuna Hjorring and 42 for the English club. The move comes after an injury‑hit period at Liverpool, where two ACL tears limited her game time.

Lundgaard's 87‑match record at Fortuna

The Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption shows the midfielder with her former Danish side, where she logged 87 appearances for Fortuna Hjorring. The photograph, supplied by Getty Images, underscores the experience she brings to her new club.

Liverpool spell: 42 games and injuries

Lundgaard joined Liverpool in January 2023 and featured in 42 matches before injuries curtailed her progress. Over a three‑and‑a‑half‑year tenure she suffered two anterior cruciate ligament injuries, contributing to an injury‑hit spell that limited her recent playing time.

Permanent move to Frankfurt

The 24‑year‑old has now signed permanently with Eintracht Frankfurt, with the fee undisclosed. She will compete in the Frauen‑Bundesliga, adding depth to Frankfurt’s midfield options.

Birmingham's rejected bid for Kanteh

In a parallel development, Birmingham City saw an offer for Gambia winger Fatou Kanteh turned down by Sevilla. The Blues reportedly offered around 100,000 euros (£85,000), but Sevilla value the 29‑year‑old higher and declined to sell.

Kanteh's stats and career

Kanteh has spent her entire senior career in Spain’s Liga F, scoring 12 goals in 63 matches for Sevilla. Prior to that she featured for Villarreal, Huelva and Logroño, highlighting a varied Spanish résumé.

Market context: cautious spending

Lundgaard’s undisclosed fee and the stalled £85,000 bid for Kanteh illustrate a measured approach in the women’s transfer market. While clubs remain active, financial terms are often kept private or negotiated carefully.