Man Utd keep hold of Alessia Russo through deadline after Arsenal interest

Manchester United have kept hold of England striker Alessia Russo after turning down two bids from Arsenal (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Alessia Russo has remained a Manchester United player after Women’s Super League rivals Arsenal tried to sign the England striker before the transfer deadline.

The Gunners had been looking to bolster their attack and launched a big-money bid for Russo a few days ago.