Barcelona is nearing a deal to sign Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City for a fee of €1.5m (£1.28m). This transfer would mark a significant milestone, as it represents the largest fee ever received by a Women’s Super League (WSL) club, surpassing Olivia Smith's £1m transfer to Arsenal from Liverpool last summer.

Having joined Manchester City in January of last year, Kerolin still had two years left on her contract. However, Barcelona is determined to secure her services, aiming to smash their own transfer record by more than 200%.

Key points about the transfer include:

• Previous record: The highest fee prior to this was for Keira Walsh, who moved from Manchester City to Barcelona in 2022 for €470,000 (£400,000).
• Team changes: The Spanish champions faced a setback this summer with the departure of forward Salma Paralluelo.
• Performance: Last season, Kerolin scored nine goals in 15 WSL appearances, contributing significantly to Manchester City's first WSL title since 2016.

Further developments in this transfer saga are anticipated.