Chelsea is prioritizing the signing of England international Keira Walsh from Barcelona ahead of the transfer deadline in the Women's Super League. Despite prior links to Arsenal, Chelsea is optimistic about securing the deal. Walsh, whose contract ends this season, was previously signed by Barcelona from Manchester City for a world-record fee. Chelsea's quick action comes on the heels of their recent big-money signing of Naomi Girma, making them a formidable competitor this season.
Chelsea are eager to complete the signing of England star Keira Walsh before the transfer deadline shuts in the Women's Super League on Thursday, sources have told ESPN.
Walsh's contract is up at the end of the season and Arsenal were heavily linked with her last summer. However, sources have told ESPN that Chelsea have moved quickly and are optimistic of getting the deal across the line on Thursday.
If the move goes through, Walsh would join Chelsea just days after they paid a world-record fee to sign Naomi Girma from San Diego Wave.
Walsh moved to Barcelona from Manchester City in 2022 for a world-record fee, understood to be in the region of £350,000. Walsh won back-to-back Champions League and Spanish league titles at Barcelona.
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