Chloe Kelly focused on Lionesses despite talk of Arsenal targeting permanent move

Chloe Kelly is gearing up for the Lionesses’ European Championship defence which starts in July. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA

Chloe Kelly has insisted England’s European Championship title defence is her only focus, amid reports of Arsenal seeking to sign her on a permanent basis, but she has spoken in glowing terms about her loan with the club and the Women’s Champions League triumph in May.

Kelly’s contract with Manchester City expires at the end of June and on Tuesday the Athletic reported that the 27-year-old winger had granted Arsenal a period of exclusivity to discuss a potential three-year contract.