Naomi Girma's record-breaking transfer to WSL giants Chelsea was nearly hijacked by their London rivals - but Arsenal's grand plan to snatch the first million dollar female player was thwarted

Such platitudes are expected from any new player, but there was a kernel of truth within it. Chelsea have positioned themselves as being the best team in England’s thriving market by bringing in talented personalities on and off the pitch. That, in turn, encourages others to join.

Girma, like Kerolin and Jenna Nighswonger moved from the NWSL to England this summer, but there's no reason for alarm