Chelsea Make Approach to Sign Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe
Chelsea have made an approach to sign Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal, according to reports. The 23-year-old midfielder has not featured in any of Arsenal’s three Premier League games so far this season and the Gunners are reportedly open to selling him. However, MailOnline reports that Chelsea’s initial move for Smith Rowe has been met with a ‘short thrift’ by Arsenal, who are unwilling to sell the midfielder to a direct Premier League rival.
Arsenal Unwilling to Sell Smith Rowe to Direct Rival
Chelsea are looking to bolster Mauricio Pochettino’s squad with another attacking option and Smith Rowe has emerged as a candidate for a late move to Stamford Bridge. It’s claimed that Chelsea would be willing to offer players to Arsenal as part of their deal to sign Smith Rowe. However, Arsenal are unwilling to sell the midfielder to a direct Premier League rival.
Pochettino Looking for Attacker
Speaking last week, Pochettino made it clear that Chelsea are working on bringing in a new attacking signing before the window closes on Friday with Christopher Nkunku sidelined until the end of the year, while Armando Broja, Carney Chukwuemeka and Mykhailo Mudryk are also unavailable. ‘We were talking about one offensive player with the right profile to help,’ Pochettino said. ‘If you said to me we can add the right profile? Yes [we would sign someone].’
Smith Rowe Keen for More Playing Time
Smith Rowe is keen to secure more playing time after falling out of favour with Mikel Arteta. The midfielder struggled to secure a regular role under Arteta last season after undergoing groin surgery and made 12 appearances in the Premier League – all of which came off the bench. However, earlier this summer he played a pivotal role in England’s victory in the European Under-21 Championship.
Conclusion
Chelsea have made an approach to sign Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal, but their initial move has been met with a ‘short thrift’ by the Gunners. Chelsea are looking to bolster Mauricio Pochettino’s squad with another attacking option and Smith Rowe has emerged as a candidate for a late move to Stamford Bridge. However, Arsenal are unwilling to sell the midfielder to a direct Premier League rival. Smith Rowe is keen to secure more playing time after falling out of favour with Mikel Arteta and earlier this summer he played a pivotal role in England’s victory in the European Under-21 Championship.