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Nikita Parris joins Arsenal from Lyon in a deal worth up to £86,000 - the England forward returns to the WSL after two very successful seasons in France

England forward Nikita Parris has joined Arsenal from Lyon, the clubs have announced.

The 27-year-old former Manchester City player is returning to the Women's Super League after two seasons with Lyon, during which time she scored 33 goals in 53 appearances and won the 2019-20 Champions League as part of a treble.

She has netted 14 times in 52 England caps and is currently part of the Great Britain squad for this summer's Tokyo Olympics.

Nikita Parris has joined Arsenal from French side Lyon in a deal worth up to u00a386,000
Parris scored 49 goals in the WSL playing for previous clubs Everton and Manchester City

Parris said in quotes on Arsenal's official website: 'I'm very happy to be here, Arsenal has an unbelievable history and I want to be a part of this.