Chelsea could swoop for Manchester City‘s star striker Khadija Shaw this summer as the Jamaican international’s future remains in the air.
The 29-year-old is the top scorer in the Women’s Super League this campaign with 15 goals in 16 matches, but could leave the Cityzens in the coming months as her contract ticks down.
Blues Plan For Summer
According to the Times’ Kit Shepard, Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea could pry “Bunny” away from the Joie Stadium in the summer, with multiple sides interested in making a move should Manchester City fail to agree new terms with Shaw.
It is believed that the Blues, who look set to lose their WSL crown for the first time in seven seasons, are offering better terms than what her current side can deliver, which could be a decisive factor in deciding the forward’s future.
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Chelsea have lacked in their attacking output this season with star striker Sam Kerr misfiring in the league, and with backup Catarina Macario expected to leave after reportedly rejecting a new contract at Kingsmeadow, space could be open for a new star forward to arrive.
Since arriving at City on a free transfer in 2021, Shaw has been electric with three WSL golden boots to her name, and across all competitions has scored 105 goals in 127 appearances.
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Shaw Must Wait For Season To End
News of Bunny Shaw’s potential exit from Manchester City may come as blockbuster news across the WSL and beyond, but there may be some more twists before any resolution is found.
The Cityzens looks poised to win the WSL this campaign, finally rewarding the Jamaican’s years of efforts in sky blue with a richly deserved title, which is coming ever closer to being decided in their showdown with second-placed and city rivals Manchester United at the end of the month.
Chelsea’s form this season might give Shaw some food for thought, with Arsenal in with a good chance of knocking the Blues back into fourth and denying them Champions League football next season.
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Sonia Bompastor’s side have been an unstoppable force for many years and their financial strength should give them an upper hand in negotiations, but failing to qualify for European football could certainly blow open the race for Shaw’s signature.
While it would make sense for her to stick at Manchester City beyond the end of this season, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea or indeed another side from abroad could convince Shaw to take on a new challenge.
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