Arsenal have no plans to sell attacking midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, 90min further understands, amid speculation over his future in north London.
The 22-year-old signed a new five-year contract back in July 2021 and was handed the number ten shirt made famous by Dennis Bergkamp. A firm fans’ favourite, he went to enjoy a superb 2021/22 campaign, scoring ten Premier League goals, but struggled to make an impact last season because of a groin injury that required surgery.
Smith Rowe was then unable to dislodge Gabriel Martinelli from the starting lineup upon his return, and further competition for places was added when Leandro Trossard arrived from Brighton & Hove Albion in January.
But despite playing just 161 minutes of Premier League football, sources have told 90min that Arsenal have no intention of selling and hope Smith Rowe, who was previously the subject of rejected bids from Aston Villa worth at least £25m, can recapture his best form next season.
The Gunners are also finalising a contract extension for winger Reiss Nelson, who is set to sign a new long-term contract despite concerns of his own around game time.