Brighton are reportedly closing in on the signing of England forward Nikita Parris from Manchester United.
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Parris close to Brighton moveForward has 71 England capsWill join Fran Kirby at SeagullsWHAT HAPPENED?
According to The Guardian, the Seagulls are in advanced talks to sign Parris. The 30-year-old has rejected offers from a number of other clubs and all signs now point to her joining fellow England international Fran Kirby at the Women's Super League outfit.
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Brighton publicly announced their intentions to become a top four WSL side after hiring Dario Vidosic as head coach in July, and their activity in the summer transfer window is a clear sign of the club's ambition. Kirby was signed on a free transfer after leaving Chelsea, and her former Blues team-mate Jelena Cankovic also arrived. Parris would be another marquee signing.
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Should Parris make the switch to Brighton, she could make her debut against one of her former clubs. Vidosic's side take on Everton on September 21 in their WSL opener – Parris started her career with the Toffees before joining Manchester City.
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There's just over a week to go until this new-look Brighton kick-off their WSL campaign by hosting Everton at Broadfield Stadium. As for arranging any other incomings, that'll need to be done quicky – the WSL transfer window closes at 11pm (BST) on Friday.