Hibs secure Arsenal midfielder transfer as excitement builds after arrival in SWPL

Hibs have announced the signing of a midfielder from Arsenal, as Grant Scott bolsters his ranks amid the new SWPL season.

19-year-old Milly Broughton joins the club following her departure from Women’s Super League side Arsenal in the summer. An Australian U20s international, she formed part of Arsenal’s U21s last season after stints with West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, on top of an Ipswich Town loan deal.

Manager Grant Scott commented: “Milly is a talented young player we are excited to have come into our squad as the new season gets under way. She is still young, with plenty of potential, and we hope to help her in her development following her time in England with West Ham, Tottenham and Arsenal.”

After putting pen to paper on a deal, Boughton said: “I’m really excited to meet everyone. I watched the European game last week and it was really good to see everyone playing. I can’t wait to see how I fit into the team, and I also can’t wait to play in front of the fans on Sunday.”

Hibs have started with two wins from two in the SWPL and face Hearts this weekend. It was confirmed last week that Scott’s side will face Inter Milan in the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup first qualifying round this month in a two-legged tie, following a 3-2 victory over Apollon Ladies at UEFA Women's Champions League play-off level.

Coach Joelle Murray said to club media of that win: "I was extremely impressed by the team. The way they managed the game at crucial moments, while playing in that intense temperature. I was very impressed they took on board all of the information we gave them prior to the game and I'm so happy that the group have got the rewards that they truly deserve.