Man City transfer news: WSL champions closing in on the signings of England internationals Niamh Charles and Beth Mead

Manchester City is finalizing the signings of England internationals Niamh Charles and Beth Mead. Charles joins from Chelsea, while Mead will arrive on a free transfer from Arsenal.
Why it matters
This move signals a significant investment in the Women's Super League and strengthens Manchester City's competitive position.
Manchester City are close to completing the signings of England internationals Niamh Charles and Beth Mead. <p>Charles has agreed terms and completed a medical with WSL champions City after a fee was accepted by Chelsea.</p><p>The defender has one year left on her contract with the west London club. She has won five WSL titles since joining from Liverpool in 2020.</p><ul><li><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/TransfersSkySportsApp" target="_blank"><strong>Transfer Centre LIVE!</strong></a> <strong>| <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/36996/13208899/wsl-news-transfers-rumours-gossip-and-womens-football-latest">WSL latest news and transfers</a></strong></li><li><strong>Got Sky? <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/WatchPremarticles" target="_blank">Watch Sky Sports on your phone</a></strong><strong>📱</strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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