It is London City Lionesses, the club thatjust signed Mary Earps andis being linked with former Barca star Mapi Leon, who remain the front-runner for Putellas' signature. Owned by billionaire Michele Kang, who also owns eight-time European champions Lyon and NWSL giants Washington Spirit, the club has been heavily-linked with a move for the midfielder for a long time now. Indeed,the Guardian reported this month that Putellas has actually agreed terms with the London side.
London City were only promoted to the Women's Super League last year and finished sixth in their first season in the top-flight, so outside the Champions League places, meaning a clash with Barca is off the cards. If the club was to get into those European spots, it seems unlikely that they could compete in the UWCL too, because of Lyon's involvement in the competition.
Mundo Deportivo also notes that a move to the U.S. would involve Putellas moving further away from her family, another factor which could play a role in her staying in Europe and instead moving to England. Regardless, it is expected that the 32-year-old will settle her future 'within a matter of days'.