Smith Rowe, a graduate of Arsenal’s renowned Hale End academy, made his senior debut in September 2018. Overall, he has made 110 Arsenal games, scoring 18 goals and assisting 12 times.
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The attacking midfielder’s greatest season with Arsenal was in 2021-22. In 37 games, he scored 11 goals and provided two assists, with 10 of those coming in the Premier League.
Smith Rowe’s outstanding form established him as a key player for Mikel Arteta. However, he underwent surgery for a groin injury in September 2022 and has not been able to push his way back into the Arsenal starting lineup.
Only three of Smith Rowe’s 14 games this season have lasted more than 45 minutes each.
Football Insider has already shared their thoughts on Smith Rowe’s future. They claim that Arsenal is considering offloading the playmaker this summer, which would be a difficult exit for all parties.
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While Arteta admires Smith Rowe and believes he has enormous potential, Arsenal selling the 23-year-old would be pure profit on the books. This would allow them to spend more money on some of the top new arrivals for the summer.
According to the article, both Arsenal and Smith Rowe will face a ‘difficult choice’ at the end of the campaign. Smith Rowe admires Arsenal for how they have fostered him and helped him go to the top level, but he must weigh whether leaving will allow him to play more.
West Ham and Aston Villa Smith Rowe’s impressive background makes him a strong candidate for a relocation out from North London. The three-time England international was linked with both West Ham and Aston Villa in the January transfer window.
