World-record bid for England striker rejected by Manchester United

Manchester United rejected Arsenal's world record bid for England striker Alessia Russo on Tuesday.

23-year-old is out of contract at end of season and United have so far been unsuccessful in securing her services beyond summer.

It is understood Russo could fetch over £350,000-£400,000 fee initially thought to have been paid by Barcelona to sign England midfielder Keira Walsh from Manchester City in September.

Russo, who has netted five goals across nine Women's Super League appearances for United this season, could be an ideal solution for Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall, who has lost forwards Beth Me and Vivianne Miedema to ACL injuries.

United currently le WSL, level on points with defending champions Chelsea, while Arsenal sit third with 25 but have a game in hand.