London City Lionesses are poised to sign Mary Earps and the Barcelona defender Mapi León on free transfers, the Guardian understands, after agreements were reached for them join when their contracts expire at the end of June.
The former England goalkeeper has been keen on a return to the Women’s Super League after two years with Paris Saint-Germain, and London City are understood to have identified her as a key summer target months ago.
León, who will turn 31 this month, has been a key part of the Barcelona side that have dominated in Europe in recent years and is a four-times Champions League winner whose ball-playing ability was a key attribute London City have admired as they try to develop an attractive playing style. The former Atlético Madrid player has been with Barcelona for nine