July 19th 2024.
It seems that Emile Smith Rowe's time at Arsenal may be coming to an end. Reports have surfaced that Crystal Palace is preparing to make a bid of £30million for the talented midfielder. However, this offer falls short of Arsenal's desired price for Smith Rowe.
It's no secret that Smith Rowe has fallen out of favor with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Despite being relatively injury-free last season, he only made 19 appearances for the Gunners, with just four of those being starts. The 23-year-old is eager to secure more playing time, even if it means leaving his childhood club.
Several other clubs have shown interest in Smith Rowe, including Fulham and Crystal Palace, who both had previous bids rejected. Fulham's offer of £25m was initially seen as a potential deal, but it seems that Arsenal is holding out for at least £35m for the young England international. Palace manager Oliver Glasner is determined to bring Smith Rowe back to his hometown and has his sights set on securing a deal.
In addition to pursuing Smith Rowe, Palace is also eyeing Tottenham's Ryan Sessegnon as a potential signing. The club sees him as the perfect replacement for Michael Olise, who was recently sold to Bayern Munich for over £50m. Sessegnon, who is currently a free agent after leaving Tottenham earlier this summer, recently trained with Palace and even played in a friendly match against Bournemouth.
It seems that Palace is looking to strengthen their attacking options after a successful top-half finish last season. They have already signed Daichi Kamada, who previously worked with Glasner at Frankfurt, and are now looking to add more firepower to their squad.
In the coming days, Palace will make a decision on whether to sign Sessegnon, but it remains to be seen if Arsenal will accept their new bid for Smith Rowe. As the summer transfer window continues, it will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates on Arsenal and their potential signings.
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