Arsenal have transfer listed a ‘special’ player ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a recent report.
As Mikel Arteta’s men challenge for the Premier League title, club chiefs are working behind the scenes preparing for the fast-approaching summer transfer window.
Many sides are expected to move on a number of players before the end of the financial year in June to stay in line with Financial Fair Play regulations.
Arsenal are no different in that and it has just come to light, that a player who Mikel Arteta loves has been made available for sale.
Arsenal set to listen to bids for Emile Smith Rowe
Emile Smith Rowe is a graduate of the prestigious Hale End academy and has previously been labelled a ‘special’ player by Jamie Carragher.
Though, despite earning glowing references from the media for performances early on in his career, he’s struggled to reach the heights expected of him, mainly due to game time.
The 23-year-old has started just three Premier League games this term and now Arsenal are willing to consider bids for him, according to The Mirror.
Eddie Nketiah, Aaron Ramsdale, Nuno Tavares, Kieran Tierney, Reiss Nelson and Albert Sambi Lokonga have also been transfer listed ahead of the summer window.
Arsenal could demand £60m for Emile Smith Rowe
Arsenal are expected to demand a hefty fee for Smith Rowe this summer, with a £60m valuation being mooted.
Newcastle have previously targetted a move for the three-cap England international, but such a price tag will likely put them off.
Smith Rowe has a Transfermarkt value of £21m, so perhaps Arsenal are being a little excessive in their demand.
A valuation of between £30-40m seems more realistic and it would entice a number of potential suitors.