Chelsea have agreed an £800,000 deal for England midfielder Keira Walsh to join on the Women’s Super League’s transfer deadline day.
Barcelona had been unwilling to sell but it is believed Chelsea’s bid was accepted late on Wednesday evening and Walsh is due in London for a medical on Thursday.
The 27-year-old, who left Manchester City to join Barcelona for a then world record fee of £400,000 in 2022, was keen to return to England to be close to family.
The fee of £800,000, plus add-ons, is under the world record transfer Chelsea paid for USA defender Naomi Girma earlier this month.
Chelsea’s interest in Walsh has been long-standing and the club have been looking to bolster their midfield options since the summer.
It is believed Walsh told Barcelona in September that she did not wish to extend her contract.
Her current deal was due to expire in six months and Barcelona were likely to lose her on a free this summer.
Arsenal had maintained their interest but Walsh’s preference has always appeared to lean towards Chelsea.
It is another huge signing for Chelsea with Walsh becoming the second most expensive female footballer in the world.
During her time at Barcelona, Walsh has won back-to-back league titles and the Champions League.
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