Chelsea have reportedly agreed terms with San Diego Wave to sign USWNT star Naomi Girma for a world-record fee. According to The Athletic, the defending WSL champions have beaten off interest from

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes's eye-opening verdict on NWSL star Naomi Girma will b music to the ears of Chelsea fans ahead of her record-breaking transfer to London

Hayes is hopeful that the project will set a precedent that other federations across the world will be able to emulate. For the London native, winning with the USWNT is her primary focus, but leaving a lasting legacy in the sport is just as important.

This is one of the most played fixtures in WSL history with the Blues winning 12 of the previous 28 meetings between the teams and the Gunners picking up 10 wins (six draws)

Chelsea have reportedly agreed to pay the San Diego Wave a record-setting $1.1 million transfer fee for USWNT star defender Naomi Girma, per Meg Linehan

Chelsea Women have reportedly 'agreed to terms' to sign USWNT defender Namoi Girma from San Diego Wave. According to the Athletic, the London club will splash $1.1 million on the 24-year-old, making her the first player to ever be sold for $1 million or more in women's football.

Chelsea Women have agreed to terms with the San Diego Wave for the transfer of U.S. women’s national team defender Naomi Girma for a record $1.1 million fee, according to sources briefed on the negotiations.

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma for a world-record fee exceeding $1 million.

It feels a little early to be talking about a title decider, but this weekend’s Women’s Super League action could provide just that as Chelsea welcome Arsenal to Stamford Bridge, with the Blues still unbeaten and hoping to go 10 points clear at the summit.

Speaking at The World Economic Forum, Arsenal legend Ian Wright said he believes some club owners are merely "ticking a box" with their investment in women's soccer.

No pressure, Renee Slegers, but any hope of slowing down Chelsea in their pursuit of a sixth consecutive Women's Super League (WSL) title rests squarely on your shoulders.