Mary Earps and Mapy Lyon are on the brink of joining the London City Lionesses

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has agreed personal terms to join London City Lionesses this summer.

It is understood the Women’s Super League club have reached a verbal agreement to sign Spain defender Mapi Leon, who left Barcelona last month after nine years there.

Both players are expected to sign contracts this month, according to sources, with the London City Lionesses set to showcase their summer ambitions in the WSL transfer window.

Earps’ expected return to England would be a high-profile move, having won numerous individual accolades during a successful international career.

The 33-year-old is set to join from Paris Saint-Germain at the end of his contract after two years in France.

He has made 22 appearances in the Premier League this season, keeping 12 clean sheets as PSG finish third – 13 points behind champions Lyon.

A two-time FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year award winner A key role in England’s victory at Euro 2022 And their way to the 2023 World Cup finals.

She spent five years at Manchester United, making more than 100 appearances and helping them win their first major trophy as they lifted the Women’s FA Cup in 2024.

Spain international Leon recently left Barcelona, ​​where he won 27 trophies as part of one of Europe’s most successful sides.

The 30-year-old has won four Champions League titles at Barcelona, ​​including this season’s edition. He started in them 4-0 win over Lyon In the final

Leon played 54 matches for Spain National party boycott With several teammates for nearly three years due to disagreements over working conditions and a dispute with the Spanish Football Federation starting in 2022.

She withdrew from selection for the 2023 Women’s World Cup as Spain defeated England in the final.

The centre-back returned in October 2025 and started Nations League Final A month later Spain beat Germany 3-0.

The London City Lionesses, who are backed by American businessman Michelle Kang, finished sixth in their first season in the WSL.

They may have a wonderful summer as they continue Follow two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas.

Last week, 32-year-old Putelas announced he was leaving Barcelona after 14 years.

Putellas’ decision about his future promises to be the biggest news of the summer transfer window, when several high-profile players are switching clubs.

Australian captain Available on Sam Kerr free contract Following his departure from Chelsea, while the Blues have Arsenal are set to sign versatile defender Katie McCabe.

Manchester City are favorites to make the team England forward Beth Meade Following his departure from Arsenal and Chelsea have also been linked with a move for Niamh Charles.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are going to sign England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich Spanish defender Ona Butle From Barcelona.