Naomi Girma, who currently plays for the San Diego Wave of the National Women's Soccer League, is being pursued by several European clubs, with Chelsea reportedly leading the race to sign the star defender.

Chelsea are leading the race to sign San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma, while Arsenal and Lyon are also interested in the United States women's national team star, sources have told ESPN.

United States women's national team star Naomi Girma is attracting big attention from Europe, with Chelsea reportedly leading the race to sign her.

Bayern Munich have reportedly begun talks with Chelsea regarding the transfer of Christopher Nkunku, all while the two clubs discuss a separate deal involving a move for Bayern's Mathys Tel. Chelsea are open to parting ways with Nkunku and are looking for a transfer fee of around $80 million,

Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl has ruled any January signings or departures, amid interest in Christopher Nkunku and Chelsea's enquirying about Mathys Tel. The Blues have been interested in forward Tel since last summer and have enquired over his availability this month amid Bayern’s interest in Nkunku.

Enzo Maresca could be tempted to sign a new striker this month, with Chelsea struggling to capitalise on numerous gilt-edged opportunities

Everton loanee Armando Broja is set to be out for 10-12 weeks after sustaining ankle ligament damage. Manager David Moyes has suggested Broja could return to parent club Chelsea due to the injury. During Everton’s third round FA Cup match against Peterborough United on January 9,

Albanian striker may see Everton loan terminated early after being ruled out for up to three months with ankle issue