Chloe Kelly turns down Brighton bid amidst transfer drama | OneFootball

Chloe Kelly has reportedly rejected interest from Women's Super League (WSL) club Brighton after taking to social media to express her disgruntlement toward Manchester City.

The England forward took to social media on Wednesday evening to express her dismay with City's refusal to let her depart the club during the transfer window.

Kelly, whose current contract expires in the summer, wrote that she has "accepted my future is not at this club beyond then".

Brighton & Hove Albion were amongst the other WSL names seeking to sign the 27-year-old on a temporary loan deal, but emerging reports from Sky Sports suggest that the Lioness isn't interested in a move sea-side.

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Kelly is said to have turned down the interest from the Seagulls, as "her preference is to stay in Manchester due to family and location."

Speaking on social media platform Instagram, the forward went on to add: "With the Euros fast approaching, this summer is a huge one and I want to be in a position to give it my best shot to represent my country.

"However, to be dictated whom I can and can't join with only four months left of the football season is having a huge impact on not only my career by my mental wellbeing."

The post follows up the previous rumours that have linked the player to a loan-move to City rivals Manchester United. The Red Devils were believed to have shown interest in acquiring the forward on a deal for the remainder of the 2024/25 season, but any movement toward a potential deal is said to have stalled.

With the WSL transfer window set to close on Thursday Jan 30 at 23:00 GMT, it is unclear whether or not Kelly will reach her desired outcome within the short turnaround.