Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Olivia Smith, with sources telling ESPN that it is a world record fee and the first £1 million transfer in women's football.

Confidentiality was the modus operandi when it came to the Canadian forward’s move, with Smith’s record-breaking £1.1million ($1.34m) transfer from Liverpool to Arsenal becoming official on Thursday.

Olivia Smith's GBP 1 million transfer to Arsenal marks a significant milestone in women's football, showcasing the sport's commercial growth. She is the first women's player to secure a seven-figure fee,