Max Wilkins

Wed 3 June 2026 13:50, UK

Aston Villa Women are risking everything by letting Kisty Hanson go.

The transfer window isn’t even underway at this stage, and it already looks as if the Villans’ squad has gotten weaker.

It was far from a vintage season in claret and blue as Natalia Arroyo could only manage a ninth-place WSL finish.

Things could have been much worse if not for the goalscoring exploits of the Scotland international.

Hanson now looks set to depart Aston Villa, marking a big turnaround of star names at this early stage of the summer.

Kirsty Hanson set to join Tottenham Hotspur Women

The 28-year-old has been excellent in B6 this season after scoring the third-most goals in the entire division.

She is in great company with the likes of Khadija Shaw and Alessia Russo, but that has attracted attention.

Her exploits in front of goal don’t appear to have benefited the Villans as she looks set to depart this summer.

BBC Sport journalist Emma Sanders reported on Wednesday that Hanson is set to join Tottenham this summer.

Spurs have held interest since May and finally look set to have acted on that, as Villa have now accepted a bid.

Understand Aston Villa forward Kirsty Hanson is set to join Tottenham. As we reported in May, the club had strong interest and Villa have now accepted a bid. Fee unknown. Will sign contract shortly. More on BBC Sport 👇🏻 #thfc #avfc https://t.co/yDjBHD7ruH

— Emma Sanders (@em_sandy) June 3, 2026

The value is currently unknown, but it is reported that the Scot will put pen to paper on her deal in North London soon.

Hanson has been a star for Villa, and losing her will hurt, especially with so many incomings now needed as the exit door remains busy in B6.

Aston Villa Women must replace four exit-bound stars

It will be a massive blow to lose the Player of the Year, but it isn’t necessarily a surprise after such an excellent campaign.

It won’t be easy to replace her, and other names will need to step up in the Midlands, but those who are leaving could have done so, too. 

Villa announced in May that Sabrina D’Angelo, Ebony Salmon and Gabi Nunes would all be leaving when their contracts expire at the end of June.

Ebony Salmon, Gabi Nunes and Sabrina D’Angelo will be departing the club upon the expiration of their contracts in June.

Everyone at Aston Villa would like to thank Ebony, Gabi and Sabrina for their service to the club and wish them all the best in their future careers 💜

— Aston Villa Women (@AVWFCOfficial) May 8, 2026

The latter two are the forwards you would expect Arroyo to utilise to replace the output of the Tottenham-bound attacker.

That won’t be the case, and it raises the question about how many signings will come in and who they will be.

There needs to be an overhaul in B6 now, and it needs to be quick, otherwise relegation could be a true possibility.