Marc Skinner believes WSL leaders Manchester United can retain the services of forward Alessia Russo despite Arsenal's continued transfer pursuit.
Russo was the subject of two world-record bids from Arsenal in the final days of the January transfer window, with the Gunners looking to add goals to their squad after injuries to Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema. But the star striker will remain - for now - at United, after both deals were rejected.
However, Russo's contract expires this summer and unless United can agree an extension with the England international she will leave on a free at the end of the season. It was also reported that Arsenal offered other players, including Stina Blackstenius, as part of the second offer but United refused to sell Russo to a title rival at such a crucial point in the season.
