Women’s Premiership leaders Linfield have announced the signing of Northern Ireland Megan Bell.

The Blues have also signed Jodie Loughrey and Grace McKimm.

Bell came through Linfied’s academy and moved to Durham in 2019 before she had spells at Rangers, Hearts and Nottingham Forest.

The 24-year-old, who has 38 international caps, won three Women’s Premiership titles in her first spell at the club.

Left back McKimm is a Northern Ireland youth international and joins from Cliftonville, while Loughrey joins her sister, Keri, at the club after moving from Sligo Rovers.

Ryan McConville’s side hold a one-point lead over Glentoran but have played a game more than their title rivals.