Chelsea Women's left-back Niamh Charles is set to leave the club after six years, with Manchester City agreeing a deal to sign her. Charles has made 173 appearances for Chelsea, winning five Women's Super League titles, four FA Cups, and three League Cups. She was also part of the squad under former manager Emma Hayes that reached the Women's Champions League final in 2021. Charles' departure from Chelsea coincides with the arrival of Republic of Ireland's Katie McCabe, who joined from Arsenal last month. City, who won their first WSL title in a decade in May, want to add squad depth in the transfer window as they look to challenge in Europe next season. They are also expected to bring in England forward Beth Mead, who left Arsenal last month. Charles would provide vital WSL and Women’s Champions League experience, while the England defender looks to gain regular game time and cement her place in Sarina Wiegman’s squad for next year’s World Cup.