I would be ok with the idea that Batlle wants CL football or even a return to Spain, but if the Athletic are right we aren't even offering a good pay deal.
She started as (and remains) one of our lowest paid players - she's now being courted by other clubs. Our best offer so far is apparently half of what's been offered elsewhere.
"Negotiations — led by United’s head of women’s football Polly Bancroft — started with Batlle in September and are still ongoing. Sources close to Batlle, however, have been surprised to see talks drag on and are still waiting on an enticing offer from United."
https://theathletic.com/4227416/202...ashford-contract-liverpool-sporting-director/
I'm torn. I want it to be true that she's happy in Manchester and wants to stay. On the other hand, I don't really want to believe that we're willing to lose her because we won't pay her market value. Hopefully those negotiations really are ongoing and we haven't just hit a financial brick wall with the team.