Arsenal definitely want £53M man in January – £50M premier league star told to force transfer after Mikel Arteta’s decision – Midfielder focused on Arsenal amid exit talks
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Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe is fully focused on the club – despite reports that he could leave the club this transfer window.
A few seasons ago, Smith Rowe was a member of the team that Mikel Arteta loved to play every week, but due to a string of injuries and some big signings at Arsenal, he is no longer part of the squad.
This has led to numerous reports in the media that West Ham and Chelsea are interested in a possible summer deal for him – and the Hammers have even approached the Gunners about a possible deal for the player.
But despite all the rumors and transfer speculation, the Gunners decided to keep Smith-Rowe and the player seemed happy enough to stay and fight for his place in the team.
However, he has struggled for real minutes in the team again this season and there have been some reports in the media suggesting that he could leave the club – Newcastle have been linked with a move.
Despite all the speculation and rumors, Smith Rowe is fully focused on life at Arsenal.
He said: “Rowe is very happy with his job: “It’s nice to be high up in the league, but in training you don’t think about that – you want to get better every day and keep improving. That’s what I like.
Everyone has to prove they can play here, so that means you have to be the best in every training session. It’s a great environment.”
NKETIAH SHOULD MOVE –
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has been advised by an expert to leave the Premier League giants this transfer window.
The academy graduate has contributed six goals and four assists in all competitions this season but has found himself on the bench most weeks under Mikel Arteta.
It is no secret that Arsenal want a striker in January – meaning Nketiah would fall even lower at the club – and that has led to speculation that he is a player the Gunners are ready to sell.
This has led to reports that West Ham and Newcastle are interested in the player, as both clubs know they need to add another striker to their attack, although the £50 million price tag is a little high.
Chris Sutton, amidst all the speculation, advised the striker to leave the North London club: “If I’m Eddie Nketiah, I’m wondering how I’m doing on the bench and thinking I have no future at Arsenal unless I start as a central striker.
“[Mikel Arteta is] desperate, I understand that, but what message does that send to Nketiah, if Havertz is number nine, what is Nketiah thinking?
“If I’m Nketiah I’m thinking I can’t stay at Arsenal anymore, if you’re playing with a guy who has shackles on him, come on, he has no future at Arsenal.”
ASRENAL WANT ZUBIMENDI
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Arsenal wanted to strengthen the squad with a couple of players during the summer window and have been heavily linked with a move for the impressive Zubimendi – who has been very good in La Liga in recent seasons.
But in the end, Arsenal chose some other players and decided not to spend the £53 million it would have taken to bring Zubimendi to the Premier League.
But the youngster continued to be monitored and now, according to Sport Witness, there is uncertainty over his future at the Spanish club as his representatives are now open to finding new opportunities for him.
If Dean Jones is to be believed, Arsenal are once again interested in signing the player – Jones recently said…
“There is definitely serious interest in him. At the moment it’s difficult to judge what their target would be because you have a few names that they are looking at and the player type is obviously a defensive player.
“A guy who will hold the ball, break up the play. But it’s really hard to know if Zubimendi will be at the top of the list of targets or just one of them. Of course, it also depends on how much money they can invest in that part of the pitch.
