Kerr's uncertain future - should Chelsea keep striker?
However, with her contract due to expire at the end of the season, and no signs of a new deal being signed, speculation has been building. Australian broadcaster 10 News reported on Thursday , external that Kerr had agreed a move to Denver Summit but the striker quickly dismissed it. Posting on Snapchat, she said: "Don't believe everything you read in the media man, they know a decision before me!
" But should Chelsea try to keep Kerr and would it be a mistake to let her leave? Kerr's status at Chelsea was unquestionable before she suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury while at her peak in January 2024. It took her more than 18 months to recover and she is still returning to full fitness as Chelsea struggle to meet expectations this season.
Off the pitch, Kerr has endured difficulties too. She was found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment against a Metropolitan Police officer in 2025 - the result of a court case which played out in the public eye and caused controversy. That led to calls in her home country to strip her of the Australia captaincy, while she stepped out of the limelight in England.
It has also been a period of change for Kerr as she got married to former West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis and they have a son, who was born in May. In her absence, Chelsea went unbeaten domestically and won the treble in manager Sonia Bompastor's debut campaign, but it has not gone to plan this year. Injuries - particularly in attacking positions - players departing the club and performances not being up to scratch mean Chelsea are set to miss out on the Women's Super League title and are out of the Women's Champions League.
Kerr has struggled to regain her place in the starting XI despite this, playing just 444 minutes in the WSL this season. She has made 15 appearances in the league, but only started two games, while she netted three goals in three starts in Europe. Bompastor has fewer options up front, with USA striker Catarina Macario joining San Diego Wave, and Aggie Beever-Jones and Mayra Ramirez out injured.