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Keira Walsh back in the WSL?! Arsenal eye sensational swoop to bring Lioness back to England this summer

According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564712/2024/06/14/keira-walsh-arsenal-barcelona/" target="_blank">The Atheltic</a>, the Gunners are keen to lure the England international from the Catalan giants to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. Walsh has just one year remaining on her contract which has encouraged Arsenal to consider submitting a bid.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arsenal's current midfield setup includes Lia Walti in the No. 6 position, with veteran Kim Little, 33, and a young Kyra Cooney-Cross. Last season, Victoria Pelova was another option, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-victoria-pelova-sugery-ruptured-acl-international-duty-netherlands/bltdf68cc72be61f718" target="_blank">but her recent anterior cruciate ligament injury has left a gap in the squad</a>. Although interest in Walsh preceded Pelova’s injury, her addition would be a significant reinforcement for Arsenal as she would likely be used in a deep-lying position from where she could maintain possession and aid in build-up play.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Walsh's tenure at Barcelona has been marked by significant success. The 27-year-old has been instrumental in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/england-lionesses-win-womens-champions-league/blt80d8741f718f852c" target="_blank">Barcelona's back-to-back Champions League triumphs</a>, contributing to a treble win last year and a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionesses-lucy-bronze-keira-walsh-celebrate-barcelona-fifth-straight-liga-f-title/blt3bc09ee42e70ec27" target="_blank">historic quadruple this season.</a>

DID YOU KNOW?

A move for Walsh would represent another high-profile English signing for Arsenal, following their successful acquisition of striker Alessia Russo last summer. This strategic approach underlines Arsenal's ambition to compete at the highest levels and build a squad capable of challenging for titles both in England and Europe.

WHAT NEXT?

Keira Walsh back in the WSL?! Arsenal eye sensational swoop to bring Lioness back to England this summer | Goal.com

Keira Walsh might reportedly head back to the WSL as Arsenal eye a sensational swoop to sign the midfielder from Barcelona this summer.