Alessia Russo

Arsenal have made a world-record bid for England forward Alessia Russo on the eve of transfer deadline day. The Manchester United striker, 23, ...

Arsenal themselves are in the title race and if they are able to persuade United to sell one of their major assets, it would further boost their chances of getting their hands on the trophy. Russo is one of the outstanding players in the WSL and her departure, should it happen, could drastically damage United's title challenge. Arsenal, who are also understood to have made an offer for Lyon's Danish striker Signe Bruun, have maintained their interest in Russo for several months and are certainly testing the waters. Manchester United have maintained they do not want to lose Russo, but with her contract expiring in the summer and talks over a new contract stagnating, they may find it hard to turn down significant offers. Russo's contract with the Red Devils runs out this summer and the deadline for domestic transfers in the WSL is 17:00 GMT on Tuesday. [turned down an offer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61867380) to sign a contract extension at her current club in June.

Arsenal have tabled a world-record bid for the Manchester United and England forward Alessia Russo, whose contract expires in June.

Coventry United, bottom of the Championship without a win, travel to Brighton. That should be a really important priority for us in this window with the number and the level of games we are playing.” Arsenal have tabled a world-record bid for the Manchester United and England forward Alessia Russo.

Arsenal have launched a world record bid for Manchester United striker Alessio Russo. The England star's contract at the Red Devils expires on the summer ...

- Arsenal have submitted a world record bid for Man United star Alessia Russo Arsenal could sign Russo for free this summer but the loss of Beth Mead and Vivianne Midema to long-term injuries means they are keen to do a deal this month. Arsenal submit a women's WORLD RECORD transfer bid for England and Manchester United striker Alessia Russo - but the Red Devils remain undecided on whether to cash in on their top scorer amid WSL title race

Arsenal have tabled a world-record transfer bid for Manchester United and England forward Alessia Russo, according to reports.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Man Utd captain Harry Maguire responds to Inter Milan loan offer](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/30/man-utd-captain-harry-maguire-rejects-inter-milan-loan-move-18190428/?ico=more_text_links) [Arsenal return with £75m bid to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/30/arsenal-to-submit-third-offer-for-moises-caicedo-after-70m-bid-is-rejected-by-brighton-18190578/?ico=more_text_links) [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4139117/2023/01/30/arsenal-manchester-united-transfer-alessia-russo/), Arsenal are determined to bring Russo to north London and have submitted a world-record offer to United. [Arsenal ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/arsenal-fc/)have tabled a world-record transfer bid for [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) and England forward Alessia Russo, according to reports. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)

The Man United star has been a sensation since she appeared in the Euros 22 winning Lionesses team and has multiple accolades to her name since signing for ...

Russo's United career has been nothing but successful after being nominated for WSL Player of the Month in October 2020 with three goals and one assist in three appearances - just a month after she signed for the club. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-women) since 2020, has made nine appearances so far this season and scored in five of those, making 35 appearances in total since she joined, for the club she has supported since she was a child. Manchester United and England star Alessia Russo has been reported to be on the move to Arsenal for a 'world record' fee - just months before her contract is up and she becomes a free agent.

Arsenal have made a world-record bid for Manchester United's Alessia Russo. Russo, 23, has been in talks with her current club over a new contract.

Arsenal have now come in with a massive proposal to sign Russo, who has five goals in nine Women’s Super League games this season. Arsenal are three points behind United. That should be a really important priority for us in this window with the number and the level of games we are playing.”

The England forward has scored five goals in nine WSL games this season as Manchester United currently sit top of the WSL table.

The club are also understood to have turned down loan offers for Boe Risa. Russo has been with Manchester United since signing from North Carolina Tar Heels in 2020. However, Marc Skinner's side - who are top of the WSL at the halfway stage in this season - are understood to be unwilling to weaken their starting side this month, and are especially reluctant to allow a star player to join a title rival at a time when they are in genuine contention for silverware.

Alessia Russo is the subject of a transfer bid from Arsenal that would break the women's world record, currently held by Keira Walsh, however Man Utd have ...

Russo was an unused substitute in Man Utd's 2-1 [FA Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup) win at Sunderland on Sunday. [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) paid Man City for Russo's Lionesses teammate Keira Walsh last September. But Arsenal are keen are bringing the striker down to London and, as first reported in [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4139117/2023/01/30/arsenal-manchester-united-transfer-alessia-russo/), have made a late play to secure her signature. Russo hasn't publicly stated she wants to leave United, but has yet to sign a new contract at the club she joined in 2020. The Red Devils have reportedly rejected the bid, but negotiations are set to continue on deadline day. [Russo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/alessia-russo) [could be on the move on transfer deadline day](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/alessia-russo-transfer-arsenal-manutd-29090246) after [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) submitted a world record bid for the [Man Utd forward](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-women-fc).

Manchester United have rejected a world-record bid from Arsenal for Alessia Russo but the deal could still go ahead, sources have told ESPN.

GMT, which would give United a decision to make about whether to cash in now. However, sources at Manchester United have told ESPN that no second bid has yet been made. [Manchester United](/football/team/_/id/20061) have rejected a world-record bid from [Arsenal](/football/team/_/id/19973) for striker [Alessia Russo](http://www.espn.com/football/player/_/id/263683/alessia-russo) but the deal could still go ahead, sources have told ESPN.

Arsenal Women had a world-record bid for Alessia Russo rejected by Manchester United and are now in talks with Lyon for Signe Bruun; discussions are ...

As a female footballer and just the person I am, I have to stay grounded and have bigger dreams to fill." I hope to go on and achieve a lot more than just this. I grew up in a little town," Russo told Sky Sports earlier in January. "Arsenal do have a backup plan - that's Signe Bruun who is a Lyon striker, who was at Manchester United on loan briefly last season, only started two games because of injury. "Arsenal came in yesterday with a rather large offer for Alessia Russo. United are top of the league, they're direct title rivals, they do not want to sell.

Just hours before the WSL 5pm transfer deadline on Tuesday, the record deal for United and Lioness star Alessia Russo is off the table.

Lioness Keira Walsh is currently the most expensive female footballer in history after Barcelona paid £400,000 to sign her in the summer. Russo is out of contract in the summer, and although she is free to talk to clubs outside of England, United risk losing her for nothing in just a few months if a new contract cannot be agreed. There have been months of speculation surrounding the striker's contract, but with Manchester United currently top of the WSL table, the club are looking to keep a star on their team who could crown them champions.

The current world transfer record for a women's player is around £400000 when Russo's England teammate Keira Walsh moved to Barcelona from Man City in ...

The attacker's contract is up at the end of the season, with interest building over the last few months. [https://reachsportshop.com/book/our-year-european-champion-2022/](https://reachsportshop.com/book/our-year-european-champion-2022/) [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) currently sit top of the WSL table, but both [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) and Arsenal hot on their heels with games in hand.

Arsenal Women transfer latest as Manchester United 'end negotiations' over forward Alessia Russo.

Russo is out of contract in the summer and United risk losing her for nothing in just a few months if a new contract cannot be agreed. Reports emerged on Monday night suggesting [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/all-about/arsenal-women) had tabled a record-breaking bid for Russo, who is in the final few months of her deal at United. However, that deal is also complicated due to the French club's reluctance to sell. According to Lioness Keira Walsh is currently the most expensive female footballer in history after Barcelona paid £400,000 to sign her in the summer. [Chelsea, Arsenal and West Ham Continental Tyres League Cup semi-final dates confirmed](https://www.football.london/womens-football/london-clubs-conti-semi-final-26111970) [Arsenal reject 'substantial' bid for Katie McCabe from Women's Super League rival](https://www.football.london/womens-football/katie-mccabe-arsenal-reject-rivals-26101874) [Beth Mead leads tributes as Arsenal assistant coach departs after five years with club](https://www.football.london/womens-football/beth-mead-arsenal-coach-hall-26107193) [Arsenal cruise to FA Women's Cup fifth round with new signings off the mark in 9-0 rout](https://www.football.london/womens-football/arsenal-women-fa-womens-cup-26103474) [Arsenal Women complete signing of Canadian goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo](https://www.football.london/womens-football/breaking-arsenal-sabrina-dangelo-signing-25966862)

Women's Super League rivals Manchester United turned down the Gunners' big-money move for the England international.

[looking to bolster their attack](/sport/football/alessia-russo-arsenal-transfer-news-b2272294.html) and launched a big-money bid for Russo a few days ago. That deal would have surpassed the £350,000-£400,000 initially thought to have been paid by Barcelona to sign England team-mate Keira Walsh from Manchester City in September. [Alessia Russo](/topic/alessia-russo) has remained a [Manchester United ](/topic/manchester-united-women)player after Women’s Super League rivals [Arsenal](/topic/arsenal) tried to sign the England striker before [the transfer deadline](/sport/football/transfer-deadline-day-arsenal-chelsea-news-b2272064.html).