Arsenal left back Katie McCabe is set to end speculation over her future, with the Republic of Ireland captain close to signing a new contract at the north London club.
The 28-year-old joined from Irish side Shelbourne in 2015 with her current deal expiring next summer.
Arsenal rejected a lucrative offer for McCabe from Chelsea in January and the west London team retain their interest, while Bayern Munich and Manchester City are also keen.
But Arsenal have been working to keep her and are now nearing an agreement which would give Jonas Eidevall’s side a huge boost ahead of their opening fixture of the 2023-24 Women’s Super League season at home to Liverpool on Sunday.
McCabe was recently nominated for the Ballon d’Or — something no Irish woman has previously achieved. She is the first player from her country to make the list since Roy Keane did so in the men’s game 23 years ago.
The versatile left-footer led Ireland’s women to a maiden World Cup this year and contributed their only goal at the tournament.
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