England forward Parris joins WSL club Arsenal from Lyon

The 27-year-old former Manchester City player is returning to the WSL after two seasons with Lyon, during which she won the 2019/20 Champions League.

Parris, who has scored 14 goals in 52 England appearances, is currently part of the Great Britain squad for the Tokyo Olympics. Reports said Arsenal had paid a club-record fee potentially rising to £86,000. "I'm very happy to be here," she said. "Arsenal has an unbelievable history and I want to be a part of this. I want to achieve all domestic titles and compete in the Champions League here. I'm happy to be back in the WSL, which has grown and improved so much since I left."

Arsenal finished third in the WSL last season, nine points behind champions Chelsea who announced on Friday that Emma Hayes had signed a new deal to remain as manager of the club.

The 44-year-old has been with Chelsea since 2012 and guided them to four WSL titles. Hayes' side were also Champions League runners-up last season.