Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Nikita Parris joined Manchester United in 2022 and the England international’s current contract with the club, along with that of goalkeeper Mary Earps, is set to expire this summerNikita Parris turned down a move to the NWSL to play in the Women’s FA Cup final (Image: Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) Manchester United striker Nikita Parris declined a lucrative offer to join United States-based North Carolina Courage as she refused to give up on her FA Cup dream. Parris, 30, signed for United in 2022 from Arsenal and her current contract with the club will expire this summer. And the England international was the subject of a significant pursuit by the NWSL side in April. The NWSL’s new season began in March and will run through November, with their transfer window ending in April. And the Athletic reported that an agreement between United and Courage had been reached before the NWSL’s April 19 transfer deadline, which included a multi-million three-year-deal for Parris while United stood to make a record women’s sale for the club.
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However, with the season already underway in the U.S, the Courage wanted Parris to join the club immediately rather than see out the remainder of the WSL season. United, who sit fifth in the league after an underwhelming season, have one final league match remaining when they host title contenders Chelsea in a crucial league decider. But it’s United’s Women’s FA Cup final clash against Tottenham that was the decider for Parris, who chose to prioritise her team’s bid to win the FA Cup final this weekend. On April 15, United pulled off a surprise 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the semi-finals to knock the reigning league champions out of the competition and squash their treble hopes.
Nikita Paris, Aoife Mannion, Rachel Williams and Katie Zelem celebrate their FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea
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United reached their first-ever FA Cup final last season during a blistering campaign under boss Marc Skinner. However, Sam Kerr’s lone strike proved the difference as the Blues lifted their third successive FA Cup trophy, their fifth in history. With the prospect of redressing last year’s defeat and winning a first-ever major piece of silverware for the United women, Parris declined the move. Parris’ future with the club remains uncertain, with an option to extend her contract by 12 months before the contract expires. The striker has been an important player for United this season, having scored 16 goals in 28 appearances. In total, Parris has scored 25 goals across 55 matches since swapping the Gunners for the Red Devils. Join our new WhatsApp community! Clickthis link to receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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