Emile Smith Rowe’s Arsenal future hangs in the balance after manager Mikel Arteta hinted at a potential departure.
The midfielder sat out Wednesday’s pre-season game against Bournemouth amidst reported advanced talks with Fulham. A £35 million transfer fee is on the table, which would be a record signing for the Cottagers.
Arteta remained cryptic when pressed about Smith Rowe’s status: “There are things happening behind the scenes. We decided it was best for him to miss the game today.” This cryptic message fuels speculation of a possible transfer away from the Emirates.