Chelsea are leading the race to sign San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma, while Arsenal and Lyon are also interested in the United States women's national team star, sources have told ESPN.

Naomi Girma, who currently plays for the San Diego Wave of the National Women's Soccer League, is being pursued by several European clubs, with Chelsea reportedly leading the race to sign the star defender.

Lyon has offered a $1 million transfer fee for San Diego Wave center back Naomi Girma, sources briefed on the ongoing negotiations told . If accepted by the Wave, it would be the new record for a transfer fee in the women’s game,

United States women's national team star Naomi Girma is attracting big attention from Europe, with Chelsea reportedly leading the race to sign her.

Behind Girma on the depth chart, San Diego has limited options at the centerback position. Kennedy Wesley impressed as a rookie and Kristen McNabb can fill in the center of defense when necessary. But if the USWNT star does leave Southern California, it will call for reinforcements at the position.

Chelsea and Lyon are the two possible landing spots for United States women’s national team defender Naomi Girma, whose transfer could set a new global record in women’s soccer, multiple sources told The Equalizer.