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Chelsea have announced the signing of France international Melvine Malard in a deal that represents a club-record sale for Manchester United. The forward worked with Blues boss Sonia Bompastor at Lyon and now reunites with her in London to strengthen an attack that has been depleted by departures, particularly that of Sam Kerr.

Chelsea, Arsenal, the Orlando Pride and the London City Lionesses all broke the world record in 2025 alone, as spending in the women's game grows

It's here. The 2026 summer transfer window has arrived and it promises to be an extremely eventful one in the women's game, with several huge stars on the move. Alexia Putellas, Georgia Stanway and Sam Kerr are just some of those who have already completed summer transfers, with there plenty of rumours and reports of more to come and some surprises sure to be sprung, too.

Chelsea are closing in on a blockbuster deal to sign France international forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United in what will be a club-record sale for the Red Devils. The 26-year-old is set to swap Manchester for London in a transfer that could reach as much as £850,000, marking a significant shift in power within the Women's Super League.