Arsenal to Break World Record Fee for Liverpool Star Olivia Smith
Olivia Smith is on the verge of making history with a record-breaking transfer to Arsenal, according to sources familiar with the situation. The move would make her the first women’s player to command a transfer fee of £1 million ($1.4 million) – a huge milestone for the sport.
Recently voted Liverpool’s Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season after scoring nine goals in all competitions, Smith has caught the attention of top clubs. After rejecting offers from Chelsea and Lyon, Liverpool seems to have accepted Arsenal’s bid for the talented 20-year-old forward.
If the deal goes through, Smith will surpass the previous record set when Chelsea signed Naomi Girma for $1.1 million earlier this year. Arsenal’s interest in Smith is part of their strategy to strengthen the squad after their recent Champions League victory and to bring down the overall age profile of the team.
Smith, a Canada international, joined Liverpool from Sporting CP last summer. Her impending move to Arsenal could see her join fellow Liverpool player Taylor Hinds in north London. All that’s left now is for personal terms to be agreed upon for this groundbreaking transfer to be completed.
It’s an exciting time for women’s soccer, with significant investments and high-profile transfers like Olivia Smith’s making headlines. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!
