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.

Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielder Martin Zubimendi this summer as they aim to sign attacking reinforcements; Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Rodrygo and Viktor Gyokeres are transfer targets for Mikel Artetas side;