Women's Super League deadline day: Arsenal loan Chloe Kelly, Keira Walsh heading to Chelsea

Arsenal have announced a loan move for England forward Chloe Kelly from Manchester City while Chelsea are expected to confirm the signing of her international team-mate Keira Walsh from Barcelona after a busy transfer deadline day in the Women's Super League.

Kelly, 27, returns to the Gunners having come through the club's academy, making 19 first-team appearances between 2015 and 2018 before joining Everton.

During her time at City, Kelly won both the FA Cup and League Cup, but the Euro 2022 winner had made only one start in the Women’s Super League this season.

In a statement posted on social media on Wednesday night, Kelly highlighted that her contract is due to expire at the end of the season and said she has "accepted my future is not at this club", adding "ultimately I just want to be happy again."

Manchester United had also reportedly shown interest in a move for Kelly, but the England international will now focus her attentions on a return to form after a switch back to London.

Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers said on the club website: "Chloe is an exciting attacking player and will be a great addition to our squad as we approach the second half of the season.

"She’s direct and explosive, with huge natural talent and ability. We’re all looking forward to working with Chloe as an Arsenal player in the coming months."

Chelsea were awaiting official confirmation that their move for midfielder Keira Walsh had been completed before the 11pm transfer deadline but were confident there were no issues.

The Blues are believed to be paying around €550,000 for the Euro 2022 winner, who moved from Manchester City to Barcelona for a then women's world-record fee of €470,000 that summer.

Walsh would have been a free agent when her