Man United reject world-record bid from Arsenal for Alessia Russo - sources

Arsenal have submitted a second bid for the striker that is believed to be worth around £500,000, sources have told ESPN. However, sources at Manchester United have told ESPN that no second bid has yet been made.

The 23-year-old Russo has scored 17 goals in 35 Women's Super League (WSL) appearances since joining from North Carolina Tar Heels in 2020.

The club expect Arsenal to return with another bid to sign the England international before the Women's Super League deadline at 5 p.m. GMT, which would give United a decision to make about whether to cash in now.

Man United are top of the WSL on goal difference with Arsenal sitting three points behind in third.