Emile Smith Rowe has been linked with a move away from Arsenal recently, with West Ham United keen on signing him.
Emile Smith Rowe has struggled for regular game time, and he needs to play regularly in order to continue his development. A report from TEAMtalk claims that the player could leave if things do not improve, with West Ham United keen on signing him.
Apparently, Arsenal will demand £60 million for the versatile midfielder and it remains to be seen whether West Ham are prepared to pay that kind of money for him if they solidiy their interest in the versatile 23-year-old.
Smith Rowe was regarded as one of the most talented young midfielders in the Premier League before his injury, and he could be a key player for West Ham in the coming seasons. The Hammers could certainly use more technical ability and creativity in the midfield, and the 23-year-old could be an ideal fit for them.
The Hammers are currently competing in the UEFA Europa League, and the opportunity to join them can be tempting for the Arsenal midfielder. Smith Rowe has the potential to develop into a top-class Premier League star. But he needs regular game time in order to fulfil his potential. If West Ham are willing to pay £60 million for him, the transfer could be ideal for all parties.
Arsenal already have players like Martin Odegaard and Fabio Vieira ahead of the 23-year-old midfielder in the pecking order. So, it makes sense for him to move on in the coming months. It remains to be seen whether the Gunners are prepared to sanction his departure in January. Ideally, West Ham might need to wait until the summer transfer window to sign him.
Arsenal are competing in the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League. They will need a deeper squad to do well across all competitions and might not be keen on selling the playmaker midway through the campaign.
In addition to that, £60 million is a lot of money for a January transfer. So, the Hammers might decide to wait until the summer before they can sell some of their fringe players and invest in the Arsenal midfielder.
