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The Football Association has approved a plan to allow four Women's Super League academy sides to compete in the Women's National League from the 2027-28 season, despite opposition from 52 of 72 clubs. The reform aims to improve player development and will include central funding for WNL clubs.
Atalanta have confirmed an agreement to sign 16-year-old Croatia U16 defender Bartol Levacic from Varazdin for their academy.
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign American winger Benji Flowers from FC Dallas for their academy. The deal will be completed when Flowers turns 18.
Newcastle United have completed the signing of young fullback Kyle Healy from West Ham United for their Academy.
Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign England U17 winger Kyran Thompson from Arsenal's academy. Thompson, who had five proposals, will join Newcastle as a free agent.
Chelsea have secured the future of 16-year-old midfielder Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, who signed scholarship terms and will convert to a professional contract when he turns 17 in January. The England youth international rejected several top European clubs to commit to the Blues.
