Arsenal are contemplating the possibility of offloading Emile Smith Rowe in the upcoming summer transfer window in order to take advantage of his status as a homegrown player and improve their Financial Fair Play (FFP) standing. According to Football Insider, the Gunners have entertained the idea of selling the 23-year-old English midfielder, who is highly sought after in the market and could fetch a substantial fee. Aston Villa has expressed interest in acquiring Smith Rowe, which may sway Arsenal towards considering his departure.
The Gunners’ lack of activity during the January transfer window hinted at their approach to the FFP limit. Despite rumors of their pursuit of players in various positions, notably a striker, Arsenal refrained from making any signings. Consequently, Mikel Arteta will have a busy summer window ahead as he looks to bolster his squad with a striker, midfielder, and defender.
Among the potential candidates for a sale, Arsenal might also consider parting ways with Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson, and Emile Smith Rowe, all of whom are homegrown talents. West Ham and Aston Villa have previously shown interest in securing Smith Rowe’s services. However, Arteta has opted to retain the 23-year-old star and is likely to afford him another opportunity to prove his worth. Smith Rowe has faced injury setbacks over the past couple of years, and if his situation fails to improve, Arsenal could opt to move on from him.
The fact that Smith Rowe is a homegrown player holds significant weight in Arsenal’s decision-making process regarding a potential sale. The club stands to profit considerably from any transfer fee associated with his departure. Consequently, if a substantial offer materializes in the summer, the Gunners are contemplating the possibility of cashing in on the talented midfielder.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com