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Olivia Smith Arsenal

Arsenal complete WORLD-RECORD deal to sign Liverpool's Smith

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.

Olivia Smith Liverpool Women 2024-25

Arsenal agree world-record transfer fee to sign Smith

Arsenal Women have reportedly made football history by agreeing to a record-breaking transfer for Canadian international Olivia Smith, with the fee surpassing £1 million. This extraordinary transfer deal eclipses the previous record of £900,000 paid by Chelsea for U.S. defender Naomi Girma earlier this year.

Millie Bright Chelsea Women 2024-25

Bright opens up on decision to snub England duties for Euro 2025

Chelsea captain Millie Bright has revealed why she chose to pull out of the England squad for the Women's Euro 2025. The experienced Lionesses defender did not travel to Switzerland with the national team as she claimed she was "mentally and physically" drained after a gruelling 2024-25 campaign with the Blues, who secured the WSL title for the seventh time in a row.

Ellie Roebuck Aston Villa HIC

Roebuck signs for Aston Villa on free transfer after Barca exit

England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has returned to the Women's Super League after just one year as she signed for Aston Villa on Tuesday. Roebuck left Manchester City to join Barcelona on a two-year deal last summer but she is now back in her homeland after mutually terminating her contract with the Catalan giants. Roebuck has signed a two-year deal with the Villans.

Lauren James England Women 2025

James gets Ballon d'Or billing after stunning Lionesses return

Lauren James made a dazzling return to action in England’s emphatic 7-0 win over Jamaica, instantly showing her “Ballon d’Or” quality just days before Euro 2025. The Chelsea star, back from a hamstring injury, delivered a moment of brilliance with a sublime assist, prompting praise from Karen Carney, who compared her to Lionesses legend Kelly Smith.

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James claims England entering 'a new era' ahead of Euro 2025

Cheslea and England star Lauren James has claimed that the Lionesses are entering 'a new era' as they prepare for the Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Head coach Sarina Wiegman led her side to the trophy in 2022 and is hoping that her Lionesses can go back-to-back this month despite the team having seen a number of major names step back from international duty.