Arsenal and North Carolina Courage are in advanced talks to send star defender Emily Fox across the pond.
Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall has hinted at adding more players this offseason, and Fox could be sent to Arsenal on a free transfer, according to a report from OneFootball. Fox may be moving in the January transfer window, per Arsenal reporter Tim Stillman. Fox is a restricted free agent, though, so nothing is certain yet.
“Ideally was hoping to say this after a win (!) but I understand that USWNT right-back Emily Fox to Arsenal in January is at an advanced stage,” Stillman wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
The 25-year-old defender made 17 starts for the Courage in the 2023 season. She also started in all four matches for the U.S. women’s national team at the 2023 World Cup. She is versatile enough to play both left and right back and is a key target in the Gunners’ plans, according to the latest reports.
Further to this, understand a right-back is considered a priority for Arsenal Women in January. USWNT right-back Emily Fox a potential target. Player is currently a restricted free agent after spending this year at North Carolina Courage #AWFC
— Tim Stillman (@Stillmanator) December 16, 2023