Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Versetile England striker, Lauren James at a avfee believed to be £200,000.
Lauren James set to join the Londoners in a league record deal between two Women’s Super League teams; the British forward has already undergone a medical at the blues and is discussing personal terms.
The Athletic UK has reported that The blues have agreed a fee of around £200K plus add-ons, rising to a potential world record £300k with add-ons, to sign Lauren James from Manchester United.
The transfer fee for Lauren James’ is an initial of £50,000 plus a player going the other way. Add-ons can take final sum much higher figure
Key among the reasons behind the transfer is James’ desire to move back to London to be closer to her family. Her brother Reece James plays soccer for Chelsea’s men’s team as a fullback
Lauren James joined Manchester United froms north London rivals Arsenal in the year 2017 at as a teenager at age 16, becoming the second-youngest player in the side’s history.
She made an instant impact at Old Trafford, scoring 14 goals as they won promotion from the Championship at the first attempt.
James also scored United’s first Women’s Super League goal, putting them on course to a 2-0 win over Liverpool in September 2019.
