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According to BBC Sport, 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.
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.
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.