Lyon are interested in Arsenal’s Katie McCabe, making contact to express their interest, but the Gunners insist she’s not for sale.

BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Beth Mead of Arsenal celebrates with team mate Katie McCabe after she scores her sides third goal during the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Meadow Park on November 26, 2023 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND: Beth Mead of Arsenal celebrates with team mate Katie McCabe after she scores her sides third goal during the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Meadow Park on November 26, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that Arsenal’s Katie McCabe is a firm target for Lyon this season, with the club making contact to express their interest and preparing to submit a formal bid if there’s any chance of doing business.

Arsenal have told Lyon that McCabe is not for sale, and they’re planning for the future with her, but Lyon’s interest remains.

Arsenal's Irish striker #15 Katie McCabe takes a drink from the trophy as Arsenal's players celebrate their win after the English Women's League Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Molineux in Wolverhampton, central England on March 31, 2024. Arsenal won the game 1-0 after extra time. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Katie McCabe takes a drink from the trophy as Arsenal’s players celebrate their win after the English Women’s League Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Molineux in Wolverhampton, central England on March 31, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

McCabe only recently extended her contract with Arsenal, signing a new deal in the early stages of the 2023/24 campaign. Though the length of the deal wasn’t specified at the time, it’s clear the Gunners wanted to keep her around.

The 28-year-old has made well over 200 appearances for Arsenal, hitting that milestone in November, and she’s a popular member of the squad inside and outside of the club.

It’s difficult to see Arsenal’s stance on McCabe changing as the summer goes on, but Lyon are evidently ready and waiting if it does.

LEIGH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Katie McCabe of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Leigh Sports Village on October 06, 2023 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
LEIGH, ENGLAND: Katie McCabe of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Leigh Sports Village on October 06, 2023. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

“I think we’ve got a fantastic squad of players, and I think we’ve got a range of attributes within the squad that can beat any team on any given day,” McCabe told Daily Cannon earlier this year.

“That’s the confidence I have in my team and my club.

“As a player, it’s so special to call the Emirates our home and walk out each week in front of so many people coming to support us.”