Newcastle United sign Scotland forward Martha Thomas from Tottenham
Newcastle United have signed Scotland forward Martha Thomas from Tottenham as part of a nine-player summer overhaul aimed at rebuilding the squad after a winless end to last season.
Newcastle United have completed the signing of Scotland forward Martha Thomas from Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee. The 30-year-old has agreed to a two-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months at the Women’s Super League 2 club.
Thomas brings extensive top-flight experience to the north-east, having scored 13 goals in 66 appearances over three years at Spurs. Her career in the WSL also includes previous spells at Manchester United and West Ham, alongside a loan move to Liverpool during the second half of last season.
The acquisition represents a key component of a broader restructuring at Newcastle following a challenging campaign. The club finished sixth in WSL 2 last season, a period ultimately marked by a failure to secure a single victory across their final six matches.
This summer has seen significant roster turnover for the team, highlighted by the departure of leading scorer Emily Murphy to Brighton. In response to that exit, the club has moved aggressively in the transfer market by bringing in nine new players to elevate competitive standards.
Manager Tanya Oxtoby emphasized the strategic value of this addition to the squad. "Martha is a proven striker both in the WSL and internationally," Oxtoby said, describing her as a physical player who adds outstanding work-rate and has shown the ability to score all kinds of goals.
Thomas indicated that the club’s environment was a decisive factor in facilitating her move. "I'm really excited - it's a really big club to play for," she said, noting that she wants to compete and play for the best teams. "Team culture is really important to me and I think I bring some good attributes to help push standards."
For observers tracking the women's game, this level of recruitment signals a serious institutional commitment to upward mobility. Rebuilding a squad with nine new arrivals demonstrates a clear strategy to recover from late-season stagnation and challenge for promotion in the coming campaign.
