There will be no reunion at Barcelona for Manchester City team-mates Ellie Roebuck and Lauren Hemp, with a transfer for the latter fizzling out.
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England forward linked with Spain switchNow expected to sign a new contractGoalkeeper may still leave ManchesterWHAT HAPPENED?
England international goalkeeper Roebuck is still said to be registering on the recruitment radar in Catalunya, as Barca prepare to part with Sandra Panos and bring in a replacement. There were suggestions that a double raid could be launched on City for two Lionesses stars.
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Such a swoop is now considered to be unlikely, with reporting that a proposed deal for European Championship winner Hemp is sliding off the table. Instead, the 23-year-old forward is expected to agree a new contract in Manchester.
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Barca are, as holders of Liga F and Champions League crowns, of obvious appeal to leading lights around the world. Hemp was said to be open to the idea of joining international team-mates Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh in Spain at one stage.
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That is no longer the case, with the 53-cap winger now prepared to stay put. A move could, however, still happen for Roebuck as she has lost her place at City to teenage talent Khiara Keating and would likely jump at the chance to start afresh with the Blaugrana.