Everton close on Zara Kramzar signing but PSG reject Chelsea’s bid for Echegini

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Zara Kramzar runs with the ball
Zara Kramzar in action for Como, where she is on loan from Roma. Photograph: Luca Rossini/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Chelsea have had an offer for Jennifer Echegini rejected by Paris Saint-Germain while Leicester are looking at a loan for Chelsea’s Lexi Potter

Everton are working on a deal to sign the Slovenia midfielder Zara Kramzar from Roma on a relatively quiet-looking Women’s Super League transfer deadline day. The 20-year-old, who is on loan with Como, is hoping to finalise a loan for the remainder of the season. Everton have made two other loan signings during the window, the experienced Manchester United full-back Hannah Blundell and the young Arsenal midfielder Laila Harbert.

Most WSL clubs completed their winter business early so the rush for the 11pm deadline is expected to be far less frantic than in recent windows. In September, a flurry of last-minute deals went through, including Chelsea’s signing of Alyssa Thompson. Arsenal, after injuries, are interested in adding a goalkeeper if the right deal can be done.

Chelsea have had an offer rejected by Paris Saint-Germain for the Nigeria midfielder Jennifer Echegini and it is unlikely any progress will be made in this window. Leicester have inquired about taking the England youth international midfielder Lexi Potter on loan, but Chelsea were not willing to sanction that unless they bring in a midfielder.

The 19-year-old is keen to play regularly. Her last start for Chelsea came in their 9-1 win over Liverpool in December, but Chelsea said she is still regarded as an important player.

London City Lionesses are on the verge of signing the Denmark youth international midfielder Malou Marcetto from Madrid CFF.

Newcastle are working to sign the American forward Simone Charley. The former Portland Thorns and Angel City player, who is also a former college track and field athlete, left Orlando Pride at the end of 2025.

Newcastle’s fellow WSL2 side Sheffield United have turned down offers for their forward Amy Andrews. Ipswich have signed the 18-year-old full-back Nelly Las on loan from Leicester for the rest of the campaign, and Nottingham Forest have taken the 18-year-old Brighton striker Olivia Johnson on loan.