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Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir is set to join Real Madrid from Manchester City in another blow to Gareth Taylor's side after the loss of Georgia Stanway to Bayern Munich

Real Madrid are close to finalising a move for Manchester City and Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir, Sportsmail understands.

City confirmed the departure of Georgia Stanway on Tuesday morning, with the England international joining Bayern Munich on a two-year deal, and Gareth Taylor’s side are set to lose another key player.

Sources in Spain told Sportsmail that a deal for Weir to join Real will be announced in the coming weeks.

Caroline Weir (pictured) is set to join Real Madrid this summer after four years with Man City

With her eye for a goal and ability to produce in big matches, Weir has long been a fan favourite at the Academy Stadium.