Katie McCabe cools rumours but admits Lyon links are 'nice'

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe admitted rumoured interest from French giants Lyon is "nice", but would not be drawn on whether she will make a blockbuster move from Arsenal this summer.

On Saturday The Athletic reported that last season's beaten Champions League finalists have contacted the Gunners to express an interest in signing the coveted Dubliner.

McCabe agreed a new with Arsenal less than a year ago. The Women's Super League club do not want to lose her, but the arrival of Joe Montemurro as Lyon new boss in June potentially increases their chances of landing the 28-year-old.

Montemurro formerly managed Arsenal, and brought McCabe into the first-team fold after she'd been on loan at Glasgow City in 2017. She flourished under his guidance, growing into a key figure in the side.

McCabe spoke to the media at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh ahead of Tuesday evening's Euro 2025 qualifier against France. When asked about the speculation, she replied: "Look, I'm here. I’ve obviously full concentration on being with Ireland and our game prep for tomorrow.

"I’ve seen the rumours and for a club like Lyon to be interested, it’s really nice, but I’m an Arsenal player. I have been for a long time and have full respect to my Arsenal fans and team-mates and the club as a whole. That’s the way it’ll be.

"As I said I'm an Arsenal player coming up to nearly nine years now. I love the club, I love what we have been able to do and the trajectory we went on. As I said, I’m an Arsenal player and that’s about it really."

McCabe was suspended for Friday's2-1 loss to England at Carrow Road and will come back into the fold as the Girls in Green look to nick something off a supreme French outfit who have already sealed qualification for next