"The WSL champions are understood to have been aiming to add a world-class winger to their ranks and the USA international is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in the game. The 20-year-old has eight goal involvements in her 16 NWSL appearances so far this season. Any move for Thompson, who was the first overall pick in the 2023 NWSL draft when she was 18, would command one of the largest transfer deals in women's football."
"No fee has yet been agreed, according to sources, but Chelsea are understood to be ready to sign the California-born youngster, who has already been capped 22 times, having made her USA debut in October 2022 against England at Wembley aged 17. Chelsea's campaign begins on 5 September, on the opening night of the new WSL season against Manchester City."
Chelsea have moved to sign Angel City winger Alyssa Thompson ahead of next Thursday's transfer deadline. The 20-year-old USA international has eight goal involvements in 16 NWSL appearances this season and is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in the game. Thompson was the first overall pick in the 2023 NWSL draft at 18 and has been capped 22 times, making her USA debut in October 2022 against England at Wembley aged 17. Any transfer would likely rank among the largest deals in women's football, with no fee yet agreed. Chelsea start their WSL season on 5 September and have signed Ellie Carpenter, Livia Peng, Becky Spencer and Mara Alber.
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