Lionesses star Lauren Hemp 'close' to sealing Barcelona move with Manchester City contract set to expire

England star Lauren Hemp is reportedly 'close' to agreeing a move to Barcelona rather than renewing her contract at Manchester City.

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• Hemp's Man City deal expires this summer
• Club have offered a new contract
• But report says she is 'close' to Barca move

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Hemp's current deal with City expires at the end of the season and the club was hopeful of tying her down to a new contract, offering her one in January. However, now reports that the England forward is 'close' to agreeing a switch to Barcelona instead.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Barca are the reigning European champions and adding a player of Hemp's quality – and potential, given she is still just 23 years old – will only strengthen an already incredible squad. For Manchester City, though, it would be a real blow to lose such a key player just when they are starting to seemingly turn a corner and re-establish themselves as consistent contenders in England.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Hemp has yet to win the Women's Super League title but could well do so this season, with her playing a key role as Manchester City battle hard with league leaders Chelsea in a bid to end an eight-year wait to lift the trophy again.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR HEMP?

  That title race could well come to a head this weekend when Chelsea and City meet in London. If Hemp and the visiting team are victorious by at least a two-goal margin, they would overtake the Blues at the top of the table with eight games remaining.