Katie Zelem (West Ham United)

Katie Zelem has signed for West Ham United on loan from London City Lionesses until the end of the season.

It means a reunion between the midfielder and Hammers head coach Rita Guarino, who won the 2017-18 Serie A title together at Juventus.

In her first interview with West Ham TV, Zelem said that the chance to work with Guarino again was a crucial part of her decision to join West Ham.

“I want to be successful here and use my experience to help the team as much as possible,” she said in quotes circulated to the media. “I know that there’s a great group of girls in the building and we have a solid foundation to build on for the rest of the season.

“I’ve also worked with Rita before at Juventus so she was a big factor in me joining the club. I like her style of play and what she’s trying to build here. We have always had a good relationship and it’s really nice to be reunited.”

For her part, Guarino added: “I’m delighted to be working with Katie again, having worked with her in Italy.

“She is a talented player...