THE FUSE

Mead's future, however, has been less clear-cut. The England winger was pursued by newly-promoted Women's Super League side London City Lionesses last summer, but chose to stay with Arsenal instead. Now, the Athletic is reporting that Man City are chasing the signatures of both her and McCabe, with any deal for Mead set to see her reunite with partner Miedema, who left Arsenal two years ago. The report notes that nothing is finalised but that there is a 'growing anticipation' City will get the moves over the line.