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Chelsea complete signing of Manchester United star Lauren James

The forward rejoins the club she left as a young girl and is reunited with her brother, Reece, who plays for Thomas Tuchel's side

Chelsea have announced the signing of Lauren James from Manchester United, for what Goal understands to be a record fee between Women's Super League clubs.

The deal is believed to be worth an initial £200,000, rising to £300,000 with add-ons, making it the biggest ever transfer between two clubs in the league.

James struggled with injuries this past season in Manchester but, ranking at No.4 in Goal's 2020 NXGN list, the 19-year-old remains one of the most exciting young talents in world football and has signed a four-year contract.