Arsenal might consider sizeable offers coming in for Emile Smith Rowe in the summer window, with Fulham keen on the attacking midfielder.
According to Football Insider, Arsenal could accept sizeable offers for Emile Smith Rowe despite suggestions he is in Mikel Arteta’s plans. Many fringe players are in danger of leaving the Gunners, with the 23-year-old utility man very high up the list.
Arsenal to accept Emile Smith Rowe bids?
Arsenal are set to embark on a big summer window, with Mikel Arteta eager to strengthen the squad to make them firm challengers for the titles and the Champions League next season. In the midst of the incoming transfers, there are some hard decisions to be made on outgoings, with the manager and Edu Gaspar likely to have to make some tough calls.
One of those decisions might be on academy star and fan favourite Emile Smith Rowe, with many seriously questioning his role within the squad. While there are suggestions that the 23-year-old utility man features as part of Arteta’s plans for the upcoming season, Arsenal might consider sizeable offers coming in for their homegrown star.
The Gunners have a sizeable budget, but with sales of their homegrown stars, they could boost their finances and be in line with PSR obligations. Hence, they will not turn away from proposals for Smith Rowe and other stars like Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson, while Fabio Vieira might also be in the last shop saloon.
Should Arsenal agree to sell Smith Rowe, it will be a big decision on their side, one that would not please their fans. However, the 23-year-old utility man has regressed in the last two seasons after a stellar campaign in 2021/22. He has not scored a goal since that period, as injuries and a loss of form have taken over the narrative for the attacking midfielder.
Who are interested in Smith Rowe?
Smith Rowe could still flourish and have a magnificent career, which may come about if he leaves Arsenal. At the Emirates, his game time might again become limited, for Arteta has a settled starting eleven and even players who come to replace them. In the recent past, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace had shown an interest in Smith Rowe, and the pair might revive in the summer window.
However, it is Fulham who are prioritising a move for Smith Rowe should Arsenal decide to sell him. The Gunners are under no real pressure to sell Smith Rowe in the current window, as all focus will be on Fulham and what sort of offer they make for the 23-year-old utility man.
