Manchester United Women have turned down an offer for England goalkeeper Mary Earps from an unnamed club.
The bid is thought to be a world record for a goalkeeper in the women's game.
Earps featured in every one of England's seven games during the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, impressively stopping a penalty from Spain's Jenni Hermoso during the final match despite the ultimate loss. As a recognition of her exceptional performance, Earps was honored with the Golden Glove award as England secured the runners-up position.
Earps was acquired by United from Wolfsburg in 2019. Over the past four seasons, she has appeared in every minute of United's league games and was honored with The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper award in February. Her United contract still has one year remaining.
The WSL transfer window closes on September 14 and the season starts on October 1.
Women's Super League returns to Sky in October
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Earps successfully blocked a penalty kick during the World Cup final.
Fifteen out of the twenty-three members of England's World Cup squad are currently playing in the Women's Super League, with all of them representing prominent clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United.
The WSL kicks off on Sunday, October 1st with a total of six matches lined up. One exciting match to watch is the clash between reigning champions Chelsea and Tottenham, which will be broadcasted live on We at 5.30pm.
Certain WSL teams have already commenced their pre-season training. The English players are anticipated to rejoin their respective squads within the next few weeks and later come together for the Nations League.
Following the Lionesses' triumph in the European Championship last year, ticket sales across the WSL reached an unprecedented level. Many individuals are optimistic that this year's World Cup campaign will attract even greater attention to the league.