Liverpool sign Bayern Munich star after reeling from mega Arsenal transfer blow

SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool have hit back with a statement signing of their own from Bayern Munich after Arsenal smashed the world transfer record to poach the Reds’ star strikerLiverpool have signed a midfielder from Bayern Munich(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Arsenal broke the world transfer record to sign a Liverpool women’s star, and the Reds have replied with a statement signing of their own.The Gunners sealed a deal with Liverpool to secure Canada international Olivia Smith, as she became the most expensive female footballer in history, breaking the £1million barrier for the first time in the women’s game.The 20-year-old signed a four-year deal with the Champions League winners, who put down a marker in their attempts to retain their European crown and win back the Women’s Super League.But Liverpool have now moved to secure their own marquee signing as Scotland midfielder Sam Kerr made her loan deal permanent.The 26-year-old moved to Merseyside on loan from Bayern Munich in January, and after a successful spell, that saw her start 14 games, she has made the switch for good.Liverpool have signed Sam KerrKerr told the club’s website: “I think I knew after a couple of months that I was here that I was really loving it and if I had the opportunity to stay it’s something that I’d love to do.”And when Liverpool came in, there wasn’t even a second thought. It was, ‘I want to do this and I want to stay.'”Kerr won the Frauen Bundesliga title at Bayern after lifting five Scottish Women’s Premier League titles at Rangers and Glasgow City.And she becomes the Reds’ second signing on Friday, following German goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe, who has joined on a free transfer from Freiburg.Arsenal broke the transfer record to sign Olivia Smith(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool will be looking to build upon their midtable finish last season, but will be doing so without Smith, and they’re currently without a manager, after Matt Beard was sacked.Speaking on her record-breaking move to Arsenal, Smith said: “It’s a privilege and an honour to sign for Arsenal. It’s my dream to compete for the biggest titles here in England and in Europe and I’m excited to get started and contribute to doing that here with Arsenal.”The atmosphere the supporters create at Emirates Stadium is incredible and I can’t wait to have that behind me now.”