Crystal Palace have joined the race to sign Fulham-linked Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith Rowe and are preparing an offer , according to reports.
Smith Rowe has fallen out of favour under manager Mikel Arteta, who owes a lot to the 23-year-old.
In the Spaniard s early and very testing days as Gunners boss, the form of Smith Rowe helped keep him in a job.
He was rewarded with a new contract and the No. 10 shirt ahead of the 2021/22 campaign, snubbing interest from Premier League rivals Aston Villa.
Smith Rowe s form was excellent that season, scoring 10 goals in 33 league matches.
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Injuries massively hindered the attacking midfielder s 22/23 campaign and with other players in his position playing well, Smith Rowe has barely played since the season prior.
In fact, he has only started three matches in the last two seasons and there are big question marks over his future at his boyhood club.
A favourite among Arsenal fans, Hale End graduate Smith Rowe has been strongly linked with Fulham this month.
The Cottagers have reportedly had an opening bid worth up to £30million in total turned down by their London rivals, who are reportedly looking for more if they are to part ways with the England international.
Fulham are ready to spend big this summer after receiving around £45m for star player Joao Palhinha, who has left a huge hole in Marco Silva s team by joining Bayern Munich.
Crystal Palace, Fulham vying for Arsenal favourite
They are not the only club interested in signing Smith Rowe from Arsenal, with Crystal Palace vying with their London rivals and preparing an offer , according to .
The report states that the Gunners are expected to reject the bid as Arteta wants to keep Smith Rowe.
Nevertheless, Palace will offer £35m including add-ons for the Hale End graduate in the hope that Arsenal will be tempted to sell.
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