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.

The deal for Smith would see her become the most expensive signing in women's football Arsenal have had a world record bid in excess of £1m accepted by Women's Super League rivals Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith.

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.