Manchester United’s fight for Mary Earps among five big WSL transfer sagas in January – and two are done already
There are some huge WSL transfers to look out for in January as business begins to heat up ahead of what could be the closest title race to date.
Just three points separate the top three — Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal — and the bottom three — Brighton, West Ham and Bristol City — heading into the second half of the season.
Clubs will be looking to shore up their key players and to bring in reinforcements as the competition is set to be fierce at both ends of the table.
So what are the biggest WSL transfers to look out for and what are the most crucial ones that have already taken place? talkSPORT.com takes a look.
Mary Earps
Having joined the Red Devils just one year after their reformation back in 2019, Earps' contract with Manchester United will expire this summer.
She is now free to speak to clubs outside of England to discuss potential deals and French giants PSG have already expressed interest in signing the Lionesses keeper.
English clubs, including Arsenal who had a bid rejected for Earps last summer, are not yet permitted to enter into contract talks with the keeper but she could receive fresh interest from WSL clubs in summer if her future is still undecided.
However, according to the Telegraph, Earps remains open to the idea of signing a new contract with Manchester United.
Having failed to keep hold of club stalwarts Alessia Russo and Ona Batlle, Manchester United will be desperate to keep hold of Earps.
Ellie Roebuck
The Lionesses goalkeeper has fallen out of favour at Manchester City after 19-year-old Khiara Keating knocked her off the top spot with a string of excellent performances.
Roebuck's contract with Manchester City runs out in summer but the 24-year-old is keen to make a move in January that
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