Khadija Shaw will leave Manchester City this summer, talkSPORT understands.
The Women's Super League top scorer is out of contract at the end of this season.
Khadija Shaw of Manchester City looks on during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Liverpool
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Shaw is set to leave City when her contract expires at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
Talks had been ongoing over a new deal for Shaw since early 2026, but an agreement has not been reached.
The 29-year-old is now set to depart on a free transfer after five years at City.
Chelsea are willing to match her terms and sign the forward upon her City exit.
The Blues currently sit second in the top-flight, six points behind champions City.
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Meanwhile, approaches have also been made by other WSL sides as well as European and National Women's Soccer League clubs.
Shaw's City career
Since joining City from Bordeaux in 2021, Shaw has scored 110 goals in 133 appearances to become their all-time top scorer.
Her tally of 19 goals in 21 league outings this season leads the way in the WSL.
As a result, the Jamaican striker is on course to win a third consecutive golden boot this term.
She is currently seven goals clear of her nearest challenger, Aston Villa striker Kirsty Hanson.
Shaw and her City team-mates were confirmed as WSL champions without playing on Wednesday.
Khadija Shaw of Manchester City celebrates the second goal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Everton
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Chelsea are willing to meet Shaw's demands to sign her on a free transfer this summerCredit: Getty
It followed Arsenal's 1-1 draw away at Brighton, which leaves the Gunners 10 points adrift with three matches to play.
City conclude their league campaign away to West Ham United on Saturday, May 16.
That could prove to be Shaw's final appearance for the club if they fail to reach the FA Women's Cup final.
Andree Jeglertz's side take on Chelsea in the last four on Sunday afternoon.
The club's title triumph this year is the second WSL victory in their history.
It adds to the Women's League Cup which Shaw won with City back in 2022.
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Khadija Shaw (R) reacts late in the second half during the English Women's Super League football match between Manchester City and Liverpool
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Shaw is City's all-time top scorer with 110 goals in 133 appearances for the clubCredit: AFP
As well as being City's all-time top scorer, she also holds the record for the most hat-tricks in WSL history.
During her time in England, Shaw has scored a league treble on eight separate occasions.