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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Arsenal are reportedly showing interest in Brighton forward Joao Pedro as they consider potential replacements for Marseille target Eddie Nketiah.
have already spent heavily this summer as around £70m has been invested to sign David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori.
The Premier League giants remain in the market for several more signings, and it is understood that the addition of a new centre midfielder, winger, and striker is among their priorities.
Kai Havertz usurped Gabriel Jesus and Nketiah in the pecking order at Arsenal last season to become s first-choice striker.
Havertz enjoyed a strong debut season at Arsenal, but they were always likely to target a new forward this summer. Napoli s Victor Osimhen, Sporting Lisbon s Viktor Gyokeres and Brentford…
Real Sociedad have rejected an opening offer from Arsenal for Spain midfielder Mikel Merino, according to reports.
Merino has emerged as the Gunners top transfer target after securing Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori for an initial £38million.
The 28-year-old is out of contract next year and Real Sociedad are believed to be open to selling this summer to avoid losing him for nothing.
Liverpool s interest in Martin Zubimendi cast doubt over Mikel Arteta s pursuit of Merino, with Sociedad very reluctant to lose both players in the same window.
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However, Zubimendi has reportedly rejected the Reds, leaving in a strong position to land Merino before the transfer deadline.
There has been tal…