23 year-old midfielder Emile Smith Rowe is close to agreeing a move to Arsenal’s London rivals Fulham.

The Gunners academy graduate has struggled for minutes since his breakthrough campaign in the 2020/21 season due to injuries and competition within Mikel Arteta’s squad.

Smith Rowe was once considered one of Arsenal’s hottest prospects but it now seems inevitable that the attacking midfielder will leave the club.  Fulham have reportedly offered a sum of £35m including add-ons, making him the Cottagers club record signing as well as Arsenal’s club record sale.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Fulham close to reaching agreement with Arsenal to sign Emile Smith Rowe. Talks over move worth up to £35m; would be record recruit for #FFC + match biggest #AFC sale. If deal struck 23yo expected to do medical & finalise terms @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/NGElac5XXD

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 24, 2024

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