Overview

• Arsenal is finalizing a deal worth more than £1 million to sign Olivia Smith from Liverpool pending contract details.
• The fee would surpass Chelsea’s January record of $1.1 million for US defender Naomi Girma.
• Smith scored seven goals in 20 Women’s Super League appearances and was the first woman to score for Liverpool at Anfield.
• Liverpool had turned down multiple offers before engaging with Arsenal’s record-breaking bid.
• The move follows Arsenal’s recent signings of England international Chloe Kelly and free agent Taylor Hinds.