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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Arsenal to break world record by signing Olivia Smith

  • Arsenal have had a world-record bid accepted by Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith.
  • The transfer is set to make Smith, a 20-year-old Canada international, the first £1m signing in women’s football.
  • Arsenal secured Smith's signature despite competition from several clubs, including Women’s Super League champions Chelsea.
  • This move eclipses the previous women's world-record transfer of £900,000, set by Chelsea for US international Naomi Girma in January.
  • Arsenal's aggressive transfer market activity follows their Women’s Champions League win, as they aim to strengthen their squad and compete domestically.

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Arsenal to make Liverpool’s Olivia Smith first £1m transfer in women’s football

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