Peterborough United Women make their fifth signing of the summer

Midfielder Alice Higginbottom (22) has moved to Posh from Loughborough Lightning. Loughborough were a National Northern Premier Division side last season which is the division Posh are competing in next season.

Higginbottom played in a 1-0 Posh friendly win at Queens Park Rangers last weekend. She has also played for Stoke City.

Posh boss Jake Poole said: “Alice is a player that, as a coaching staff, we have admired for a while. She brings a tremendous work ethic and a desire to improve and is blessed with lots of natural ability."

Higginbottom added: "I am super excited to sign for Posh! Already knowing the management staff, it felt exciting to continue my development under them.

"I really like the direction that the club is heading in and I can't wait to get started."

Higginbottom scored nine goals in 30 appearances for Loughborough and follows in the footsteps of Romy Saunders, Ellie May, Crista Ganado, and Camille Jenkins in arriving at Posh this in the summer.

May was unveiled earlier this week. Read here