Chelsea are set to sign Italy international Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona, adding an experienced young attacking midfielder as the club aims to reclaim the Women's Super League title after Manchester City's triumph last season. The move reflects Chelsea's long-standing interest in the 19-year-old, whose versatility across midfield and attacking positions was said to be a key draw for the club.

Dragoni spent the past two seasons on loan at Roma, gaining Women's Champions League experience, having joined Barcelona in 2023 after coming through Inter Milan's youth academy. She has already earned 24 caps for Italy since making her senior debut aged 16 in 2023, and this move would mark Chelsea's fourth signing of the summer window.