Arsenal have had a world-record bid accepted by Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith, which is set to make her the first £1m transfer in women’s football. As first reported by the Guardian, the Gunners have beat competition from several clubs - including Women’s Super League champions Chelsea - to sign the 20-year-old Canada international.

Arsenal are closing in on a deal which will see Noni Madueke become their fourth summer signing but the transfer has split opinion amongst some Gunners fans online