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United have been in contract talks with Russo for months but have not made progress and there has been interest from clubs in the United States.
The Athletic report that Arsenal have made a world-record bid for Manchester United forward Alessia Russo.
United have been in contract talks with Russo for months but have not made progress and there has been interest from clubs in the United States.
Russo’s contract at Old Trafford expires this summer and Arsenal are willing to make a huge offer to sign England international Russo.
The 23-year-old is in a rich vein of form with United, scoring five goals in nine Women’s Super League games this season.
Arsenal want goals
With injuries to Beth Mead and Vivienne Miedema, Arsenal coach Jonas Eidevall wants more goals in his front line.
“I would be disappointed if we can’t bring in a prolific goalscorer in addition to the signings already. That should be a really important priority for us in this window with the number and the level of games we are playing,” Eidevall said earlier this month.
What is the world-record signing?
The world-record signing in Women’s football is Keira Walsh’s move to Barcelona from Manchester City.
Walsh, 25, joined the Catalan club last summer for £400,000. Arsenal’s offer for Russo is for over a reported £455K.
When does the WSL transfer window close?
The WSL transfer deadline is 12 pm ET on Tuesday 31 January.