da bwin: A number of England players are soon to be out of contract while others are simply attracting interest from elsewhere as the off-season approaches
da bet esporte: There's no major tournament for the Lionesses to contend with this summer, but it looks like it'll still be a busy time for a number of England stars, with a whole host nearing the end of their current contracts at club level. No fewer than seven players that Sarina Wiegman has called upon in recent times are on deals set to expire in the coming weeks, with a few others simply attracting interest ahead of the transfer window.
In the last couple of years, the Lionesses have made sure to get any contracts and transfers sorted before joining up with the England squad for a big tournament. Whether things will be wrapped up as swiftly this year, we'll see. Wiegman won't be taking a team to the Olympics but there is qualifying for the Euros to contend with in June and July.
So, which England players could be on the move this summer? GOAL takes a look…
GettyMary Earps (Man Utd)
One of seven players on this list whose current contract is set to expire at the end of the season, Mary Earps has been the subject of transfer speculation for the best part of a year. Arsenal were keen on the Manchester United shot-stopper last summer, but a deal was never done and she has not yet negotiated a new contract with the Red Devils either.
At one point, it looked certain that Earps would move on. That doesn't seem to be the case now, and United appear to have a chance at keeping one of the best goalkeepers in the world. However, there will be clubs monitoring the situation closely, with the opportunity to add a player of Earps' quality sure to be of interest to many.
AdvertisementGettyLucy Bronze (Barcelona)
Also set to become a free agent this summer, Lucy Bronze is another who seems as likely to stay at her current club as she is to leave. A few months ago, reports suggested that Barcelona were not prioritising her renewal, especially with several key players in need of new deals and there financial regulations to comply with. However, has since written that the club wants to offer Bronze a one-year extension with the option for another year, if she agrees to a small pay cut. Crucially, the England star is also keen on staying.
However, there are a number of factors for her to consider, particularly when it comes to playing time, with Ona Batlle becoming Barca's first-choice right-back. Bronze has always been a player who enjoys a new challenge, too, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see her leave Catalunya to try something different.
GettyEllie Roebuck (Man City)
It could be a case of one Lioness out and another in at Barca then, as all signs point to Ellie Roebuck joining the Catalans on a free transfer from Manchester City. The goalkeeper hasn't played a single minute for the club this season, which led to her dropping out of the England squad before the 24-year-old recently revealed she had suffered a type of stroke.
Before Roebuck shared that news, rumours had already been swirling of interest from Barca and they have not gone away, with reporting just last week that she has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Spanish champions. It could be the move she needs to get back into the Lionesses' picture.
Getty ImagesChloe Kelly (Man City)
Roebuck isn't the only Man City star to have been linked with a move abroad, as Chloe Kelly was rumoured to be drawing interest from Paris Saint-Germain earlier this season. There are doubts as to whether she could feasibly join the Parisians because of the need for a non-EU spot, but as she enters the final year of her contract, it's no surprise to see her linked with a top team.
The 26-year-old had a spell out-of-favour at City lately and that could further encourage clubs to look at the possibility of her leaving. However, she was back in the starting XI last week, with rumours surrounding her future now quiet. It's a situation worth keeping an eye on at the very least.