According to Arteta, Arsenal did not consider selling Smith Rowe to Villa.
Villa reportedly made two bids for Smith Rowe in the summer, but Arsenal turned them down both times.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated that the club had no intention of selling midfielder Emile Smith Rowe to Aston Villa in the summer after Villa reportedly contacted the north London club about the England youth international’s transfer.
Villa reportedly made two bids for Smith Rowe in the summer, but Arsenal turned them down both times. The 20-year-old eventually agreed to a new long-term deal with the club https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-ars-smith-rowe-idUKKBN2ES1Q6 In July, he signed a contract with Arsenal, putting an end to doubts about his future.
Last season, the academy graduate, who has been with Arsenal since he was nine years old, established himself as a key member of manager Arteta’s squad, scoring three goals and providing five assists in 30 league appearances.
“Well, every club has the right to make an enquiry about a player if they believe they have the financial power to get him,” Arteta said before Friday’s Premier League match against Villa at home.
“As a result, there was discussion between the teams, and we made it plain that Emile was not for sale.”
“He’s an important element of what we’re attempting to do and our future.” He’s really content where he is, and I’m grateful to have him.”
Arsenal sit in 12th place in the league rankings, one point ahead of 13th-placed Villa, with 11 points from eight games.
