Goalkeeper Keating turns down new Man City deal

Goalkeeper Keating turns down new Man City dealImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Khiara Keating helped Manchester City win the WSL title and FA Cup this seasonByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished22 June 2026England goalkeeper Khiara Keating has turned down a new contract at Manchester City and is uncertain about her future.It is understood her current deal runs out this month - though City previously said, external it ended in 2027 - and she has interest from elsewhere in the Women's Super League.The 21-year-old is a graduate of the Manchester City academy and a lifelong fan but could leave this summer in pursuit of regular game time.She had to compete with Japan's Ayaka Yamashita for City's number one shirt last season and only started four WSL games.Keating was still part of a successful squad that won a first WSL title in a decade and clinched the Women's FA Cup with victory over Brighton.WSL clubs to provide alcohol at games after trialsPublished1 day agoEarps 'doesn't know' if she's ready for spotlight againPublished3 days agoShe was called up to the England squad for June's crucial Women's World Cup qualifying matches against Spain and Ukraine but missed out with a concussion. She was part of the triumphant Euro 2025 squad and made her England senior debut at Etihad Stadium in October in a friendly defeat by Brazil.However, Keating lost her place in Sarina Wiegman's squad at the start of 2026 and will want to regain her spot before next year's Women's World Cup.One of the WSL clubs interested are Liverpool, who are in the market for a goalkeeper after Jennifer Falk’s successful loan move ended in May and hopes for a permanent deal fell through.Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor worked with Keating during his time at City, handing her a WSL debut and overseeing her breakout campaign in 2023-24. He remains an admirer, but the goalkeeper has several options on the table....