BREAKING: Arsenal Make Surprise Loan Recall of Two Players

Arsenal have recalled two of their players – Cecily Wellesley-Smith and Naomi Williams – from loan.

The Gunners disclosed this in a post on their website on Friday.

Wellesley-Smith and Williams have been recalled after spending the first half of this season out on loan.

Wellesley-Smith joined the Leicester City Women team on loan in September 2025 after signing a first professional contract with Arsenal.

The 18-year-old defender made one appearance with the Women’s Super League club.

Naomi, meanwhile, spent the first half of this season with WSL 2 club Bristol City.

She made three appearances for the club, all in the Subway Women’s League Cup.