As the Gunners contemplate moving the playmaker Emile Smith Rowe, Crystal Palace is eager to move forward with an official offer for the player.

 

Fans of Arsenal believe the 23-year-old to be one of the top offensive prospects to come out of the club’s academy, but he has been increasingly disillusioned with Mikel Arteta’s decision-making.

Following Arsenal’s rejection of Fulham’s £30 million bid, Palace is preparing to swoop in on the top talent before the Cottagers.Smith Rowe still has two years left on his current deal at the Emirates, but Arsenal’s willingness to let him go is still up in the air.

 

The Englishman had a tough time staying healthy last season due to a series of injuries, but his 115 professional games showcased impressive abilities that enticed Palace and Fulham to pursue a transfer.In Saturday afternoon’s first preseason match against League One side Leyton Orient, Smith Rowe scored, showing signs of a return to form for Arsenal.

While Mason Greenwood was signed, Eddie Nketiah, one of his Arsenal teammates, may be on his way to France as Marseille kept tabs on his position.Nketiah, who made 10 appearances in the Premier League for Arsenal last season, may join Greenwood in Marseille. Both players were formerly at Manchester United.

With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaving, Marseille would like to see Nketiah and Greenwood play in a new forward line together.

In spite of his underwhelming performance in the previous two league campaigns, Arteta relies on Nketiah’s goals, including a brace in January 2023’s 3-2 victory over Manchester United.

The 25-year-old scored a triple trick in last season’s 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United, and Marseille are certain they can bring out his best performance.

Chido Obi Martin, a teenager who has been in talks with Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Newcastle United, is reportedly expected to leave the Gunners soon after turning down a contract offer.