#transfer-record

#transfer-record

Newly promoted London City Lionesses have made a number of statement signings as they embark on their first season in the top tier under French head coach Jocelyn Precheur. England international Nikita Parris, Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk and Spain defender Jana Fernandez are among the new recruits at a club that already boasted 200-cap Sweden icon Kosovare Asllani.

We are delighted to get Nick's signing over the line so quickly. He fits the profile for exactly what we have been looking for to add to our attacking options. He's strong in a lot of areas he has great technical ability and has proven himself to be a real threat in one of Europe's top leagues but he's also still at an age where he has plenty of room to develop and grow here.

Olivia Smith has completed a world-record transfer from Liverpool to Arsenal worth £1m, making her the most expensive player in women's football history.

Olivia Smith has become the most expensive signing in women's football history by completing a 1m move to Arsenal from Liverpool, signing a four-year deal.