In the final week of the summer transfer season, Chelsea has unexpectedly been connected to a bid to capture Arsenal striker Emile Smith Rowe.
The focus of the Gunners right now is on departures, but 23-year-old Smith Rowe, who is a fan favorite at the Emirates, is the last player that Arsenal supporters want to see depart this week.
Simon Phillips, a journalist, has updated his Substack.
Star of Arsenal Emile Smith Rowe and Emile Smith, a standout at Chelsea and Arsenal, have been linked. Rowe struggled mightily last season as a result of injury.
After a good summer with the England U21s, many fans expected to see him get a few opportunities, but he didn’t start a single game the entire season.
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Smith Rowe hasn’t played in the Premier League yet this season, though, and the club’s supporter base is becoming more concerned about the Englishman’s future there.
Now, in concerning news, journalist Simon Phillips claims that Smith Rowe’s name was mentioned when he inquired about Chelsea’s list of possible targets for the last week of the window.
Some names are still being thrown around, and I am hearing some things, but nothing is completely concrete, he noted on his Substack. However, I do have a few new names and a little bit more information to share today.
“A high source informed me yesterday that the club is still looking for a suitable attacking player, and new names are already emerging.
“I highlighted Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal as one new name suggested last night in the Substack app chat, so that would be one to keep an eye on. Only one source has mentioned him, and there is no definite information yet.