In the space of two seasons, from 2020 to 2022, Emile Smith-Rowe was the face of Arsenal’s renaissance under Mikel Arteta. Alongside Bukayo Saka, the attacking midfielder was the metronome for the Gunners as they began to develop into the enticing side they have become since last season. Authors of a remarkable course last year in the Premier League, the Londoners had nevertheless passed their number 10, absent during the first part of the season following an operation in the groin.
Back in January, the 23-year-old had finally been confined to a luxury substitute role. And while this situation does not seem to have changed at the start of the season, departure rumors have been linked to the Croydon native. Neighbor Chelsea then seemed particularly cheerful at the idea of recovering this gem. However, according to recent information from theEvening Standard, the Blues will have to look elsewhere. Indeed, according to the English media, Smith Rowe should be retained by his training club which does not want to sell him. Arteta would count on him even if he still hasn’t played a single minute of play at the start of the Premier League season.
