It was said that Manchester United had several offers that the city refused in the last attempt to sign England ahead Chloe Kelly.
The drama of the Road Days dropped to the wire on Thursday night as Women’s Super League (WSL) Clubs United and Arsenal entered the race in the last hour to secure Kelly’s signature. Despite reports suggesting that United has appointed bids for both loan and permanent contracts, Kelly is a controversy-landon tied For the rest of the season.
United Main coach Marc Skinner has since responded to reports that United chased an agreement, saying the media that his native day was “pretty calm to be honest”.
“I’m really pleased with the options we have, the possibilities forward,” he said. “Chloe Kelly is a Arsenal player on loan of Manchester CitySo it really doesn’t affect us now. We are just focused on what we can achieve and the qualities we have. I think it’s a head for us from now. “
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– Chloe (@chloekelly) January 30, 2025
United’s portable window in January included a little movement on the front of the signature, and the only acquisition of the club was goalkeeper Kayla Rendell of Southampton. As for the departures, the club focused on the use of the loan system, the sending of Jess Simpson (Bristol City), Emma Watson (Everton) and Lucy Newell (Blackburn Rovers) for the rest of the season.
“We decided to build our team on young and very talented people,” Skinner added. “We saw what happened on the market and I don’t think many teams in that space [to spend money] To be honest, “Skinner admitted.” It’s not about descending and giving up tools, it’s actually finding your own path. “
Chelsea Are they one of the clubs that spent the great in the January transportation window, breaking World recordal fees for signing the US Center Naomi Girma Center. Skinner was unwavering that United “not in that space” that would show such aggression in the market.
“Manchester United has a rich history throughout the Young People Development Club and pushing young and hungry people in their team,” he explained. “So, for us, we want to descend that way because we think we hope it will give us an advantage, especially if they grow together.
“We want to strive to try to win trophies, qualify for the Champions League and encourage ourselves to the league. So, we had to do it in our own way. It’s about the right time, adding the right players to that younger group and also living than their energy.
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