Barcelona reject record-breaking bid from Arsenal for Keira Walsh despite England star wanting WSL return

Walsh joined Barcelona in the summer of 2022 from Manchester City and she has been a major part of the Barcelona team over the last two seasons as they went on to win La Liga and Champions League back-to-back. However, over the summer Walsh has been linked with a return to the WSL due to 'personal reasons'.

According to La Transmissió de la Gelma, Arsenal made a world record-breaking bid worth €1.1 million for Walsh. However, Barcelona decided to reject the offer from the Gunners as the club and coach Pere Romeu want the midfielder to remain in sunny Catalonia for the season.

Walsh's current contract with Barcelona ends in the summer of 2025, and the 27-year-old has no intentions of extending with the side. As such, Barcelona will likely lose the Lionesses midfielder next season.

With the deadline day almost over, Walsh is highly likely to stay at the club and will be a part of their campaign for the season.