Man Utd ‘reject world-record bid’ for England World Cup hero Mary Earps
Manchester United have rejected a profitable provide for girls’s goalkeeper Mary Earps after her 2023 World Cup heroics, in keeping with experiences. Earps was as soon as once more one of many stars of Sarina Wiegman’s England group in Australia and New Zealand this summer time, sparking blockbuster switch curiosity.
The 30-year-old featured in all seven of the Lionesses’ video games en path to their heartbreaking remaining defeat in opposition to Spain in Sydney.
Earps saved a penalty from Jenni Hermoso as England trailed 1-0 within the remaining, rocket-launching her inventory additional after a powerful season with United.
She was awarded the match’s Golden Glove, cementing her standing as arguably one of the best stopper within the girls’s recreation.
According to Sky Sports, United have rebuffed a bid from an unnamed membership value what could be a world document payment for a goalkeeper.
The Red Devils fell agonisingly quick within the Women’s Super League and FA Cup final season however certified for the Women’s Champions League for the primary time.
There are fears over Earps’ future at Old Trafford after she entered the ultimate 12 months of her contract this summer time.
United’s No 1 has been ever-present since becoming a member of from Wolfsburg in 2019 and received The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper award in February.
Whether Earps is the topic of additional curiosity this summer time stays to be seen. The WSL switch window slams shut on September 14, simply over two weeks earlier than the brand new season begins.
After the Lionesses’ heartbreak Down Under, Earps took to social media to handle followers after one other standout match.
“It’s been a few days since the final, and it’s still hard to find the right words and process all the emotion,” Earps wrote on Instagram.
“We set out for gold and just fell short. There’s no shame in that. We gave everything, and I’m incredibly proud to be part of the Lionesses.
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