Crystal Palace and Fulham have reportedly had their bids rejected in attempts to sign Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal. According to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, both clubs are actively pursuing Smith Rowe as they prepare for the upcoming Premier League season.
The summer transfer window is nearing its midpoint, prompting Premier League clubs across the country to finalize their squads and strategize for the new season. Crystal Palace and Fulham, benefiting from recent cash injections following the sales of Michael Olise and Joao Palhinha to Bayern Munich, are keen to bolster their squads.
Smith Rowe, who is 23 years old, made 19 appearances for Arsenal last season and has attracted interest due to his promising talent and potential.
According to Dharmesh Sheth’s report on Monday, Arsenal has turned down initial bids from both Fulham and Crystal Palace for Emile Smith Rowe. The Gunners are holding out for £40 million for the winger, as reported by Sami Mokbel. Discussions are continuing at both Fulham and Crystal Palace to determine whether they will come back with improved offers. Meanwhile, Smith Rowe is considering his options with a focus on securing regular first-team football.
The decrease in Emile Smith Rowe’s first-team appearances has disappointed many fans, especially after his impressive 2021-2022 season where he scored 10 goals in the Premier League at just 21 years old. Persistent groin injuries over the past two seasons have hindered his fitness and limited his playing time.
At the start of the 2023-2024 season, Chelsea showed interest in Smith Rowe, but Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta firmly stated that the player was not for sale, despite his injury setbacks. However, recent developments indicate a shift in this stance, although Arteta still values Smith Rowe highly, rejecting bids below £40 million for the three-time England international.
Crystal Palace is looking to fill the void left by Michael Olise’s departure to Bayern Munich, while Fulham seeks to strengthen their attack with funds from Joao Palhinha’s transfer to Portugal. Both clubs are expected to return with improved offers as the transfer window progresses, adding further intrigue to Smith Rowe’s ongoing transfer saga.
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