Everton close on Zara Kramzar signing but PSG reject Chelsea’s bid for Echegini

• Chelsea unlikely to make more progress on deal

• Newcastle attempting to sign Simone Charley

Everton are working on a deal to sign the Slovenia midfielder Zara Kramzar from Roma on a relatively quiet-looking Women’s Super League transfer deadline day. The 20-year-old, who is on loan with Como, is hoping to finalise a loan for the remainder of the season. Everton have made two other loan signings during the window, the experienced Manchester United full-back Hannah Blundell and the young Arsenal midfielder Laila Harbert.

Most WSL clubs completed their winter business early so the rush for the 11pm deadline is expected to be far less frantic than in recent windows. In September, a flurry of last-minute deals went through, including Chelsea’s signing of Alyssa Thompson. Arsenal, after injuries, are interested in adding a goalkeeper if the right deal can be done. Continue reading...