The reported move for Diani, believed to be worth more than £500,000, would give London City a forward with elite-level experience. The report credits her with 41 goals in 93 games across three seasons at Lyonnes, following 92 goals in 168 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain.
London City have already attracted attention through reported moves for Alexia Putellas and Mary Earps. The club finished sixth in its first Women’s Super League season, nine points behind Tottenham, and the recruitment points to a clear desire to close that gap quickly.
Popp’s reported switch from Wolfsburg to third-tier Borussia Dortmund carries a different kind of weight. The 35-year-old spent 14 years at Wolfsburg, where she won three Champions League titles and scored 112 goals in 219 matches, the report says.
Her move would combine sporting experience with club identity. Popp has described herself as a Dortmund supporter, and her arrival could draw attention to a women’s side still playing outside Germany’s top divisions. It is a reminder that major names can accelerate visibility even before results catch up.
Other reported deals show clubs investing across age groups and leagues:
The next season will show whether these headline arrivals translate into trophies, stronger league challenges and sustained growth for the women’s game.