Lyon has offered a $1 million transfer fee for San Diego Wave center back Naomi Girma, sources briefed on the ongoing negotiations told . If accepted by the Wave, it would be the new record for a transfer fee in the women’s game,

The San Diego Wave center back, who has been linked with a European move, has left Emma Hayes' squad with a minor injury

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.

Behind Girma on the depth chart, San Diego has limited options at the centerback position. Kennedy Wesley impressed as a rookie and Kristen McNabb can fill in the center of defense when necessary. But if the USWNT star does leave Southern California, it will call for reinforcements at the position.

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

Chelsea and Lyon are the two possible landing spots for United States women’s national team defender Naomi Girma, whose transfer could set a new global record in women’s soccer, multiple sources told The Equalizer.