Lauren Hemp has hailed the impending first £1m transfer in the women's game as "great to see" and proof of the growing interest in the sport.

The deal for Olivia Smith would make her 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.

Arsenal will break the women’s transfer record when they sign Olivia Smith from Liverpool for a world record fee of £1 million.

Arsenal may have the perfect incentive to offer Chelsea star Noni Madueke as they close in on a £50million transfer. The Gunners are expected to complete a deal for the England international this month once he returns from the Club World Cup in America.