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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Khadija Shaw close to extending Manchester City contract despite Chelsea interest

Khadija Shaw celebrates after scoring for Manchester City against Chelsea this season
Khadija Shaw, pictured after scoring for Manchester City against Chelsea, has 15 goals in 16 league games. Photograph: Gary Oakley/PA

The Women’s Super League’s leading scorer, Khadija Shaw, is close to agreeing a new contract at Manchester City, despite interest from Chelsea, the Guardian understands.

Talks between City and the Jamaica striker are understood to have progressed positively in recent weeks and, although the fine details of an extension are being worked on and nothing has been signed, there is confidence that she will stay with the league leaders.

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