After a dramatic deadline day loan exit from Manchester City to Arsenal in January, England international Chloe Kelly is likely to make that move a permanent one.
European champions Arsenal have held positive discussions with Kelly’s representatives for some time now and the forward has made it clear how happy she is at the club.
“They took me from a really dark place and gave me an opportunity, but we achieved incredible things together, so let’s see what happens,” said Kelly, when asked about her future on Tuesday.
Kelly might not be the only addition for Arsenal this summer as they are looking to strengthen their defensive options.
Liverpool’s Taylor Hinds is a target and the Reds vice-captain is yet to agree a new deal on Merseyside, despite being offered a contract extension.
Arsenal are also interested in Liverpool sensation Olivia Smith, but they are not the only ones with Chelsea and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs keen.
Liverpool do not wish to sell the Canada international, who they signed for a club-record £210,000 last summer on a three-year deal, but they will have to fight to keep hold of her.
WSL champions Chelsea are also expected to be active in the window and have been interested in USA teenager and Ajax midfielder Lily Yohannes for a while. However, reports suggest, external they will face competition from OL Lyonnes.
There have been discussions between Chelsea and OL Lyonnes about a potential swap-deal involving Blues full-back Ashley Lawrence and Australian Ellie Carpenter.
Newly-promoted side London City Lionesses are looking to make their mark in the window and have had discussions with Norway defender Ingrid Engen, who confirmed her exit from Barcelona this month. She has also been heavily linked with sister club OL Lyonnes.
England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck could leave Barcelona this summer, just six months after joining, as she seeks regular game time. A return to the WSL is not ruled out.
