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 have had a world-record bid in excess of £1m accepted by Women's Super League rivals Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith. The current world record is the £900,000 Chelsea paid to sign United States defender Naomi Girma from San Diego Wave in January.

Olivia Smith is set to become the first player in the women's game to command a transfer fee of £1m as Arsenal seek to secure her signature from Liverpool, a source has told ESPN.