Manchester City coach Gareth Taylor refused to be drawn into links with North Carolina striker Korej Kerulin in his latest media conference.
The former WSL winners moved quickly to sign Rebecca Knaak from Swedish side FC Rosengård earlier this month, adding defensive reinforcements to cover for the injured Alex Greenwood.
Taylor is also experiencing problems in the forward areas, with Khadijah Shaw and Lauren Hemp among the absentees. With the number of injuries threatening to derail the season,… city The coach insists they are doing everything they can this month to ensure the team remains competitive during the remainder of the season.
“There is no update (on transfers),” Taylor told reporters ahead of the Manchester derby. “It's really hard to give you any news when there are still so many wheels whirring.
“We are working very hard behind the scenes to try to help and support the team further. Losing Alex (Greenwood), Lauren (Hemp) and Bunny (Shaw) to injury, who are three really key players, is tough for any team.
“We are trying to get this necessary support but we are working in a difficult window. But there is still a little time left.”
One of the names that has been linked in recent days is Brazilian international Kerulin. Her former club, the North Carolina Courage, confirmed earlier this week that the 25-year-old intends to pursue free agency now that her contract is up.
He said in response to a question about the Kerulin rumours: “It is difficult for me to comment on a player who is not an official player for us.” “At this moment, I would say no comment.
“I know there's a lot of speculation, but we like to do things the right way.”
Kerulin was named the 2023 NRL Player of the Year but struggled to find his form last season due to injury problems. Reports indicate a number of clubs, including… Arsenal Paris Saint-Germain have shown interest in the player but City appear to have sealed the deal.
On what the potential arrival might mean for Chloe Kelly, whose contract expires in the summer, Taylor added: “We have a good history together. While she's here, she's like any other player.
“She's respected and admired, and whether she plays or not, she's part of what we do. Anything beyond that is really difficult for me to predict.”