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Olivia Smith is set to become the first female footballer to be transferred for £1 million, as Arsenal close in on a record-breaking deal for the 20-year-old Canadian forward.
Canadian international Olivia Smith is set to make football history with a record-breaking move to Arsenal. The club is nearly signing her in a £1 million deal, making her the first female player ever transferred for a seven-figure fee.
The 20-year-old forward is in advanced talks with Arsenal, pending agreement on personal terms and a medical. If completed, the move would surpass the previous world record set in January when Chelsea signed U.S. defender Naomi Girma for £900,000 from San Diego Wave.
Olivia Smith, who was named Liverpool’s Player of the Season for 2024–25, made an immediate impact after joining the club from Sporting CP last summer. In her debut season, she scored seven goals in 20 Women’s Super League (WSL) appearances and added two more in cup competitions.
Highly regarded for her speed, technical ability, and finishing, Olivia has also made her mark on the international stage with 18 appearances and four goals for the Canadian national team.
She still has two years left on her contract and was signed by Liverpool for just over £200,000. The transfer is seen as part of Arsenal’s wider strategy to strengthen their squad following their recent UEFA Women’s Champions League victory and could signal a new era for women’s football.
If completed, Olivia Smith’s move will not only set a new benchmark in women’s football but also underline her status as one of the most exciting young talents in the game today.
