Arsenal plans big changes to its team. Katie McCabe may leave soon.
Katie McCabe could leave Arsenal this summer. Her contract ends, and the club has not offered a new one. Talks about her future were respectful. She has been key for years, winning many trophies like the WSL title and Champions League.
Arsenal wants Barcelona's Ona Batlle as a replacement. Batlle is a strong full-back from Spain. She played for Manchester United before and won the World Cup with Spain. She turns 27 this summer and is out of contract too. The club is in advanced talks for her.
Arsenal has added young players like 19-year-old Smilla Holmberg and Taylor Hinds. Holmberg plays right-back. Hinds can play on both sides. These moves help build depth if McCabe goes.
McCabe wants to play regularly and win more trophies. Teams in England and the NWSL are interested in her. She is seen as one of the best left-backs.
Other players like Laia Codina and Victoria Pelova might leave too. Leah Williamson and Kim Little are expected to stay. Arsenal aims to refresh with younger talent.
Arsenal is also talking to England's Georgia Stanway. She is leaving Bayern Munich and wants a new move. This would add strength to the midfield.
