Arsenal's Summer Move to Land Georgia Stanway: A Top Target for Renée Slegers' Squad
The Gunners are reportedly among the top contenders to sign the talented England midfielder on a free transfer this summer. According to sources close to the club, Bayern Munich have confirmed that 27-year-old Stanway will be leaving the German giants when her contract expires.
Stanway, who has been instrumental in helping England win back-to-back European titles, is said to be coveted by several top clubs. While Arsenal are leading the charge, Renée Slegers' team are reportedly more eager to secure her services due to their close tracking of Stanway's progress.
The 27-year-old's time at Bayern Munich has been marked by success, as she was part of a dominant team that won three consecutive Frauen Bundesliga titles since arriving in 2022. However, the club's director of women's football, Bianca Rech, acknowledged that Stanway had expressed her desire to try something new.
In a statement, Rech praised Stanway's commitment and character, saying she "made history" as the first English player at FC Bayern Women. Stanway herself posted on social media that she would give everything for the club until the end of the season, but ultimately wants to move on and achieve more success.
The news comes as a significant blow to Bayern Munich, who will now need to find a suitable replacement for their star midfielder. Meanwhile, Arsenal fans are hopeful that they can lure Stanway into the Emirates Stadium, where she could play a key role in leading the team to success.
In other transfer news, Aston Villa have reportedly agreed a £450,000 deal with Chelsea to sign France midfielder Oriane Jean-François. The 24-year-old has been at the London side since 2024 and is set to make his move to the Midlands imminently.
The Gunners are reportedly among the top contenders to sign the talented England midfielder on a free transfer this summer. According to sources close to the club, Bayern Munich have confirmed that 27-year-old Stanway will be leaving the German giants when her contract expires.
Stanway, who has been instrumental in helping England win back-to-back European titles, is said to be coveted by several top clubs. While Arsenal are leading the charge, Renée Slegers' team are reportedly more eager to secure her services due to their close tracking of Stanway's progress.
The 27-year-old's time at Bayern Munich has been marked by success, as she was part of a dominant team that won three consecutive Frauen Bundesliga titles since arriving in 2022. However, the club's director of women's football, Bianca Rech, acknowledged that Stanway had expressed her desire to try something new.
In a statement, Rech praised Stanway's commitment and character, saying she "made history" as the first English player at FC Bayern Women. Stanway herself posted on social media that she would give everything for the club until the end of the season, but ultimately wants to move on and achieve more success.
The news comes as a significant blow to Bayern Munich, who will now need to find a suitable replacement for their star midfielder. Meanwhile, Arsenal fans are hopeful that they can lure Stanway into the Emirates Stadium, where she could play a key role in leading the team to success.
In other transfer news, Aston Villa have reportedly agreed a £450,000 deal with Chelsea to sign France midfielder Oriane Jean-François. The 24-year-old has been at the London side since 2024 and is set to make his move to the Midlands imminently.
She's leaving Bayern on a high, but now she's got her sights set elsewhere. It's not like Arsenal isn't a decent team, but this feels like a long shot if you ask me 
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. She's had an incredible time with the team winning three consecutive Frauen Bundesliga titles and it's no surprise she wants to try something new.
. stanway's got the skills to take our team to the top, u can't deny it! 
Stanway's gonna have to bring her A-game if she wants to keep up with Renée Slegers' squad at Arsenal - those two are like oil and water, but hey, at least it'll be interesting to watch... 
. But this would be a huge coup for Renée Slegers' squad! Stanway's skills on the pitch are undeniable 
But I think Renée Slegers might be playing it cool on the surface, I mean, they're saying they're 'tracking her progress'... sounds like code for "we know you want to leave" 
. Bayern Munich are losing one of their stars and now they need to find a replacement, which is gonna be tough. 
Oriane Jean-François is an interesting signing, not sure how he fits into Aston Villa's squad yet tho... 
What do you guys think about this transfer news?
Stanway's goal-scoring record is insane 
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i've been a huge stanway fan since she played for london city, and now that she's leaving bayern munich, i just know she'll bring so much fire and passion to the emirates stadium 
i mean, can you imagine her playing alongside renée slegers and the rest of the squad? it gives me goosebumps 
arsene wenger (just kidding, not really lol) would be so proud of this move, and i'm sure stanway will make some amazing memories with us gunners 
. She's had an incredible run with Bayern Munich, but it's clear she wants more success and accolades 
. Stanway's already proven herself to be an instrumental player in England's success, so it'll be interesting to see how she adapts to Arsenal 
. Can't wait to see her in action at the Emirates! 
she's a game-changer on the pitch, no doubt about it. I'm loving the idea of her playing alongside Renée Slegers, they could create some magic together 
. Bayern Munich's loss is our gain, fingers crossed they can find another talented midfielder to fill Stanway's shoes 