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Arsenal are set to launch a recent bid for Manchester United shot-stopper Mary Earps after a world file bid was rejected final week.
It was reported by Sky Sports activities {that a} bid from an unknown membership had been rejected by United as they search to agree a contract extension with the England keeper.
Now DAZN are reporting that it’s Arsenal who’re making ready to launch a recent bid.
The 30-year-old keeper was a standout performer for the Lionesses at this summer season’s Ladies’s World Cup, saving a penalty within the last in opposition to Spain and successful the match’s Golden Glove prize.
Earps has one yr left on her contract and United are eager to persuade her to remain for longer.
The present file switch for a goalkeeper is ready at £100,000 for San Diego Wave’s Kailen Sheridan within the NWSL and it’s understood that Arsenal’s bid for Earps is considerably greater.
Earps’ former teammate Alessia Russo joined the Gunners on the expiration of her contract on the finish of final season after the London aspect had two world file bids rejected in January.
Chatting with Sky Sports activities, former England worldwide Fara Williams mentioned “She’s [Earps] actually worthwhile [to United]. I believe it relies on how formidable Man United wish to be this season and what gamers they convey in.”
United look to have made two assertion signings this summer season with Geyse and the but to be introduced Hinata Miyazawa alongside rising stars Emma Watson and Gemma Evans.
Williams continued, “I performed with Mary a very long time in the past now at Studying and he or she’s an formidable human being and he or she needs to realize the utmost she will be able to in her profession. She is going to see her success as one thing that’s come late to her. She’s needed to be actually affected person with that success and he or she’s been affected person however she’s going to wish to win trophies.”
“I’m certain she’ll weigh up her choices as as to if it’s a group that’s going to enhance her and enhance her probabilities of silverware.”
United have certified for the Champions League for the primary time of their historical past and will face Earps’ former membership Wolfsburg of their opening conflict.
They are going to be keen to maintain the keeper who was voted as FIFA Greatest Goalkeeper earlier within the yr in the event that they want to progress in Europe.
