After two sensational first seasons in Europe, the Canada international has now become the first million pound player in the women's game
All summer long, BALLGM is handing out grades for the biggest transfers from around the women's game
Arsenal have made history by completing a world-record deal to sign Canada international Olivia Smith from Liverpool. The 20-year-old striker becomes the first female footballer to command a £1 million ($1.3m/€1.15m) transfer fee, with the Gunners securing her signature on a long-term contract after a standout season in the Women's Super League with the Merseyside club.
Barcelona broke the world record to sign Lionesses star Keira Walsh in 2022 but that fee only ranks sixth among the greatest in the women's game now
Newcastle have signed Women's Super League stalwart and 71-time England international Jordan Nobbs as they continue their bid to reach the top flight.
Forward Lauren Hemp has praised England team-mate Hannah Hampton for ably replacing the now-retired iconic goalkeeper Mary Earps.
