Canada forward Olivia Smith has become the most expensive player in women’s soccer history at a cost of one million pounds ($1.34 million) after Arsenal signed her from Liverpool.

SPORT.com has all the latest news, updates, views and reaction from around the footballing world. Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of Noni Madueke from Chelsea in a £52 million move.

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What persuaded European champions Arsenal to pay a world-record transfer fee to sign Canada international forward Olivia Smith from Liverpool?

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Arsenal have completed the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea on a contract until 2027, with the England international arriving for a fee that could rise to £52million.