Done deal: Chelsea extend Kirby contract
Chelsea have triggered their one-year contract extension option on Fran Kirby, despite her season-ending knee injury. The England international has been sidelined since February with a knee injury sustained against West Ham, ruling her out for the remainder of the WSL season and the upcoming Women’s World Cup.
While Kirby has made just 13 appearances across all competitions this campaign, Chelsea have recognised the importance of the 29-year-old, and have triggered a one-year extension on her current deal.
Chelsea interested in Paredes
Leandro Paredes will return to the French capital club after spending the 2022-23 season with Juventus, but the Serie A side won’t keep the Argentine on a permanent basis after a dismal campaign. However, there is a market for Paredes.
That’s according to Argentine journalist Martin Arevalo, who state that Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are among the European clubs eyeing the PSG playmaker this summer transfer window, and have also established contact with the Argentine international’s representative.
Manchester United ‘join Rice race’
Manchester United have joined the race for Declan Rice according to the Daily Mail. The West Ham captain has become one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League this season after a string of impressive performances for his club. Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are also said to be in the race with West Ham believed to be holding out for a figure of around £100million.
