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.

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

Olivia Smith has signed a long term contract with Arsenal, joining from Liverpool for a world-record fee.Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty ImagesThe winger is a highly rated young player who is likely to