‘Desperate’ Arsenal star eyes January exit with Prem move mooted as Newcastle and Villa register interest
According to reports, Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe will be “thinking about his future” amid interest from Aston Villa, Brighton and Newcastle.
Smith Rowe has dropped in form significantly since shining for the Gunners in the 2021/22 season.
The 23-year-old scored 10 goals and provided two assists for Arsenal in his excellent 22/21 season. But he was limited to only 12 Premier League matches last season due to a groin injury.
The Englishman was expected to make a shock move to Premier League rivals Chelsea in the summer transfer window and he barely featured for Arsenal at the start of this season.
Smith Rowe made a rare start for the Gunners in the Carabao Cup in midweek, but according to 90 Minutes, he has his eye on a move in January.
They report that ‘Smith Rowe will consider leaving Arsenal if he is not more involved in the first team setup by the time the January transfer window opens.’ They explained 90min knows that Smith Rowe, who has scored 1 goal in.
“Aston Villa, who have made specific efforts to sign Smith Rowe in the past, remain interested in him, while Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United are also monitoring the situation.
“It is possible that Smith Rowe, who has a contract until 2026, will be loaned out for the second half of the 2023/24 season before returning to Arsenal.
“It would also open the door for foreign 
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Speaking after Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Brentford in the Carabao Cup in midweek, Smith Rowe revealed he had “a lot of doubts” about himself.
“I changed my mind a little bit…just to try. I really have nothing to lose. I tried to change that about myself,” Smith Rowe said.
lubs to enter the race, as they are unlikely to be able to afford the ongoing fees the Gunners demand.”
3 appearances for England
“Before I had a lot of doubts. Sometimes I doubt my confidence. But now I’m really strong. I feel really healthy and now I’m enjoying it.
“Coach really helped me with that. He helped me overcome trauma and often invited me to discuss how I could be mentally stronger. I tried to support the boys as much as I could when I couldn’t help them on the field. It was really difficult but I’m stronger now.
He added:
“When I heard [the fans cheering him on the field] in the Champions League, it was a very proud moment for me and my family.
“It’s difficult not being able to come and sometimes you’re disappointed, but that’s life, that’s football. You must keep moving forward.
, has ambitions to be part of Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad and is desperate for more opportunities in the first team this year.
“It’s difficult not being able to come and sometimes you’re disappointed, but that’s life, that’s football. You must keep moving forward.
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