'I would like' - Arsenal target Daphne van Domselaar responds to transfer links as Gunners' goalkeeper search moves away from Lionesses star Mary Earps

Earps, who is out of contract at Manchester United this summer, has been linked with the Gunners a lot in the past year and a new goalkeeper is among the club's priorities after they said farewell to both Sabrina D'Angelo and Kaylan Marckese just this month. However, while the Lionesses' No.1 could still be an option, Arsenal's main target appears to now be Van Domselaar, who would demand a significant fee if signed from Aston Villa.

Van Domselaar arrived in the Midlands only last summer, having come to the attention of most during a breakout Euro 2022, and rumours continue to suggest that she could be out the door after just one season with Arsenal very interested. The Dutchwoman has a contract until 2026, with BBC Sport reporting that it includes a £200,000 ($254,000) release clause.

Speaking to Sportnieuws.nl about those transfer links while on camp with the Netherlands this week, Van Domselaar said: “Those rumours are indeed there, but right now the national team is the most important thing. Of course you want to win prizes and develop yourself on a personal level. You want to play Champions League, play for the cups and the league. So eventually I would like such a transfer.”

Villa may well be preparing for Van Domselaar's exit, too, as reports suggest that they are interested in signing D'Angelo following her departure from Arsenal.

With the transfer window not open yet and international fixtures taking place, Van Domselaar's focus right now is on the Netherlands' doubleheader with Finland in qualifying for Euro 2025.