Barça close to completing Lauren Hemp signing

Barcelona are close to signing England international Lauren Hemp from Manchester City according to reports.

The City winger's contract expires at the end of the season with a new deal at the club on the table for the player should she choose to remain.

However, according to DAZN, the 23-year-old forward is looking like she may instead choose to swap Manchester for Barcelona by signing for the Champions League winners.

Should Hemp move to Barça she would be reunited with fellow former Man City players Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze.

Hemp's departure would be a big blow to Gareth Taylor's side, especially with recent rumours that Paris Saint-Germain are also trying to lure away Chloe Kelly.

Hemp has been an important player for City since joining the club from Bristol City in 2018 and has scored seven and assisted five for her club in all competitions this season.