Chelsea Women are closing in on a world-record deal for USA defender Naomi Girma. The Blues are set to pay around £890,000 for Girma, which will make her the most expensive player in the history of the women’s game.

The 24-year-old is set to move to the Women’s Super League champions from San Diego Wave for a reported £900,000.

Women's Super League champions Chelsea were in a tussle with French giants Lyon for her signature, with Girma widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. The 24-year-

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

Chelsea Women have reportedly agreed a deal to sign San Diego Wave defender Naomi Girma for a world record soccer transfer fee of $1.1 million (€1.06m). Girma, 24, is widely considered to be one of the best defenders in women’s football and Chelsea are on the verge of confirming her arrival for a new transfer record.

San Diego Wave and USWNT defender Naomi Girma is closing in on a record $1.1 million transfer to Chelsea, per a report from The Athletic.