Talks ongoing for Arsenal 23yo as Fulham & Palace show interest | OneFootball

Talks are ongoing for Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe amid interest from the Premier League and abroad, with the player preferring to stay in England.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal warms up prior to the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Charles Watts reports that a final decision on Emile Smith Rowe’s future hasn’t yet been taken, but discussions are ongoing with an acceptance on the player’s side that he needs a transfer.

Watts confirms that there’s interest in Smith Rowe from the Premier League, Germany, and Italy, with Fulham among the English clubs in the mix.

As for the player’s preference, Watts claims the midfielder wants to stay in the Premier League.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal in action during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Football insider Team News and Ticks reports in a Patreon post that Fulham have made contact with Arsenal about Smith Rowe, and that Crystal Palace have done the same.

The Gunners are looking to bring in more than £40m for a sale, which could prove problematic for those interested parties.

Smith Rowe is currently in training with a few other Arsenal players and Mikel Arteta in Marbella, in a sort of unofficial early pre-season.

The 23-year-old reportedly arrived early for the mini training camp, clearly keen to be prepared for the new campaign.

Emile Smith Rowe in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

James McNicholas recently reported for The Athletic that Smith Rowe is contemplating his future, with the upside of a sale being that Arsenal can record his transfer as “pure profit” in PSR terms, giving them some financial flexibility in the market.

The Telegraph reported earlier this month that Fulham have made Smith Rowe a priority signing for the summer window, and they’re ready to make an early bid for the midfielder. It seems they’ve now made contact with Arsenal.

The England international made 19 appearances for Arsenal this season.