Fulham are planning to bid for Emile Smith Rowe early in the summer transfer window, according to a report.
The Telegraph report that Fulham have made Emile Smith Rowe a priority signing for the summer transfer window, and they’re ready to bid for the Arsenal midfielder early on.
Fulham boss Marco Silva is keen to bolster his attacking options, and Smith Rowe is high on the club’s recruitment agenda.
Arsenal are open to offers for a number of fringe players this summer, with Smith Rowe seemingly among them, and The Telegraph believe Fulham are set to lead the race for him.
With Smith Rowe having broken through at Arsenal as an academy player, the report highlights that his sale would represent pure profit for the club.
If the Gunners could secure a good fee, it would give them a lot of financial flexibility this summer.
Recent reports suggested were set to hold talks with Smith Rowe over his future, but it seems likely those conversations will conclude that an exit is for the best.
Smith Rowe didn’t receive regular minutes this season, and he’s a talented player who should command plenty of interest around the Premier League. A move could work for all parties.
Arsenal are reportedly likely to sell either Smith Rowe or Fabio Vieira this summer, depending on which one of the two commands the better offers.
Charles Watts recently wrote that he’d be surprised if both players go this summer, and Smith Rowe is the more likely of the two as it stands.
Vieira played 470 minutes for Arsenal’s first team this season, scoring once and assisting three goals, as well as scoring the winning penalty in the 2023 Community Shield.
Smith Rowe played 474 minutes for Arsenal, providing a couple of assists.
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