Will Mary Earps be joining Arsenal this January? Latest on England and Man Utd goalkeeper's future amid interest from Women's Super League rivals

Manchester United and England goalkeeper Mary Earps has been linked with a move to Arsenal, but a January transfer appears unlikely.

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• Earps switches representation agency
• Goalkeeper's move to Arsenal fell through last summer
• Her contract with United expires in June

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Earps has switched talent representation agencies, moving from Ignite Talent and signing for A&V Sports. In moving to A&V Sports, Earps has joined fellow stars such as Chelsea and Australia forward Sam Kerr and Lyon striker Ada Hegerberg as well as her fellow United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Earps wanted to join Arsenal at the end of last season but United were not willing to sell her to the Gunners, having lost Alessia Russo over the summer. The goalkeeper's time with United is coming to an end though as her contract expires at the end of this season. However, Arsenal are not expected to make a bid for her, according to

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Earps was named the BBC Sports Personality of the year in December 2023, becoming just the second women's footballer to win the award after fellow Lioness Beth Mead in 2022.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MARY EARPS?

  The goalkeeper is now allowed to negotiate with other clubs and find a new side for next season, when she can leave United for free. The Red Devils take on PSV Eindhoven in a mid-season friendly in Malta on January 5 before their next competitive game, an FA Cup fourth round game at home to Newcastle on January 14.