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Arsenal have rejected a bid from Women’s Super League title rivals Chelsea for winger Katie McCabe.
The Republic of Ireland captain is wanted by the WSL champions, who have offered what one source described as a “substantial fee”.
The 27-year-old has 18 months left on his current contract and has played in all 10 of Arsenal’s WSL matches this season.
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The Gunners are understood to be reluctant to sell McCabe before Tuesday’s transfer deadline with the WSL’s domestic window closing at 5pm, while international moves can be made until midnight.
McCabe, who joined north London from Shelbourne in December 2015, has been named Arsenal’s player of the season for 2020/21.
Arsenal sit third in the WSL, three points behind second-placed Chelsea and leaders Manchester United, who lead on goal difference ahead of the Blues.
Earlier this month, Chelsea sold striker Bethany England to Tottenham for a domestic record fee for an English player in the women’s game.
The deal is worth a reported £250,000 and breaks the previous record set by Lauren James’ £200,000 move from Manchester United to Chelsea in 2021.
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