Chelsea has stuck a deal to acquire San Diego Wave and U.S. defender Naomi Girma, a person with knowledge of the transfer agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the transfer,

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

Events in January crystallised the reality that Veiga would not get an opportunity at Stamford Bridge this season under Enzo Maresca

Chelsea's Renato Veiga is set for a move in the January transfer window after growing frustrated with his role under manager Enzo Maresca.