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Liverpool willing to smash club-record transfer fee to land Canada teenager Olivia Smith

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According to<a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjjj8pz7lgjo" target="_blank"> BBC Sport</a>, the Reds are prepared to break their transfer record by activating Smith's release clause, set at approximately £210,000, to free her from her current contract with Portuguese club Sporting CP. She has been identified as Liverpool's top target for the summer transfer window, and the club have been engaged in positive negotiations for several months. They are optimistic about outmanoeuvring several top clubs vying for Smith's signature.

WHAT HAPPENED?

At just 19 years old, Smith has already made a significant impact in women's football. She plays primarily as a forward or attacking midfielder for the Canadian national team. In 2023, she signed her first professional contract with Sporting CP, committing to a three-year deal. Smith wasted no time making her mark in the Portuguese league, scoring and assisting on her debut. Her stellar performances and impressive tally of 13 goals in 18 games earned her the titles of Player of the Year and Young Player of the Season in Liga BPI.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

This potential transfer would surpass Liverpool's existing Women's Super League (WSL) transfer record, previously set last summer when they signed striker Sophie Roman Haug from Roma for around £100,000. Smith's talent has not gone unnoticed on the international stage. In 2019, she made her international debut at the age of 15 years and 94 days, which made her the youngest player to feature for the Canada senior national team. Her rapid rise continued as she was included in Canada's squad for the Women's World Cup last year, further showcasing her potential and solidifying her status as one of the brightest young talents in women's football.

DID YOU KNOW?

Liverpool's pursuit of Smith is part of a broader strategy to build on the success of last season, where they finished fourth in the WSL. The addition of Smith would inject fresh energy and creativity into the squad, providing manager Matt Beard with more attacking options as the club aim to climb higher in the league standings and challenge for titles.

WHAT NEXT?

Liverpool willing to smash club-record transfer fee to land Canada teenager Olivia Smith | Goal.com

Liverpool are reportedly set to break the club-record transfer fee to sign Canada teenager Olivia Smith from Sporting CP.

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