Arsenal winger Vivienne Lia has joined Nottingham Forest on loan for the 2025/26 campaign, with the move now confirmed ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Vivienne Lia of Arsenal inspects the pitch prior to the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
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The Arsenal Women have sent Vivienne Lia out on loan to Nottingham Forest for the 2025/26 campaign, with the Gunners confirming the news on Wednesday night.
The loan is Lia’s second of her senior career, having spent time with Southampton in the second half of 2024/25. The teenager played 561 minutes across six starts and three substitute appearances with the Saints, developing well and showing versatility.
Lia can play right-back, left-back, right-wing, or left-wing, so she should make a useful addition to the Nottingham Forest squad.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Vivienne Lia of Arsenal passes the ballduring the exhibition match between A-League All Stars Women and Arsenal Women FC at Marvel Stadium on May 24, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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Lia already made her Arsenal first-team debut back in February 2024, and she’s regularly been involved with senior training in recent seasons. She was also part of previous post-season trips to Australia and the USA.
Internationally, Lia has played for the England u17s and the u19s, representing her country at the European Championships at both levels.
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The hope now is that another year of experience and development with Nottingham Forest can help get the youngster ready to eventually become an Arsenal first-team regular.
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