Manchester United were said to have some offers rejected by City in a last -minute attempt to sign before England Chloe Kelly.
Deadline Drama went down to the wire on Thursday night as Super league of women (WSL) United Clubs and Arsenal entered a last race per hour to secure Kelly's signature. Despite reports suggesting that United had set offers for both loans and permanent agreements, Kelly is tied to the north-london For the rest of the season.
United Coach Marc Skinner's head has since responded to reports that United were following an agreement, telling the media his day for his deadline was “Quiet to be honest”.
“I'm really happy with the options we have, the options ahead we have,” he said. “Chloe Kelly is a Arsenal player with loan from Manchester Cityso it really doesn't affect us now. We are focused solely on what we can achieve and the qualities we have. I think it's upside down for us now. “
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The January January transfer window included Little Movement in the signature front, with the only acquisition of the club was goalkeeper Kayla Rendell from Southampton. As for the departures, the club set a sharp focus on using the credit system, sending Jess Simpson (Bristol City), Emma Watson (Everton) and Lucy Newell (Blackburn Roves) out for the remainder of the season.
“We have decided to build our team on new and very talented people,” Skinner added. “We've seen what happened in the market and I don't think a lot of teams are in that space (to spend money) to be honest,” Skinner admitted. “It is not about deduction and renunciation tools, it is about finding your way.”
Chelsea are one of the clubs that have spent big in the January transer window after they have broken World Record Fee to sign American Center defender Naomi Girma. Skinner was convinced that United “is not in that space” to show such aggression in the market.
“Manchester United have a rich history throughout the developing youth club and pushing new and hungry people in their team,” he explained. “So for us, we want to go down that road because we think we hope it can give us the advantage, especially if they grow together.
“We want to push a lot to try and win trophies, qualify for the Champions League and push for the league. So we had to do it in our own way. It is ready, adding players Proper in this in the newest group and also living their energy.