Arsenal turn down Fulham bid for Smith Rowe

Fulham person had an first connection rejected by Arsenal for winger Emile Smith Rowe.

The Cottagers are weighing up whether to renew their efforts to motion nan three-cap England international, 23, successful nan coming days.

Smith Rowe averaged astir 25 minutes per lucifer successful his 19 appearances during an injury-hit 2023-24 season, wherever he became a fringe subordinate nether Arsenal leader Mikel Arteta.

But nan home-grown attacker remains a celebrated fig down nan scenes pinch nine staff, players and supporters.

Arsenal will only work together to nan waste of Smith Rowe if it is deemed beneficial for each parties, and would not look to push him retired against his will.