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Arsenal are set to make their biggest ever signing as Emile Smith Rowe joins Fulham for £35 million ($45 million).
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Gunners have been known to spend lavishly over the years, but they have not always recouped that money when it comes to transfers. However, they are about to do some serious business with their London neighbours.
PANORAMA
According to The Athletic, England international Smith Rowe is ready to leave. There are still many things that need to be agreed for the move from Emirates to Craven Cottage to be made.
DO YOU KNOW?
Smith Rowe will have to agree personal terms with Fulham and pass a medical before joining the Cottagers, but he appears ready for a new challenge after seeing
WHAT ARTETA SAID
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta admitted that transfer talks regarding Smith Rowe were underway, telling reporters after the 1-1 friendly draw with Bournemouth: “Yes, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes at the moment and we decided the best thing to do was to let him go.”
WHAT IS THE FUTURE LIKE?
Smith Rowe has also attracted interest from Crystal Palace, but Fulham are currently leading the race for his signature and a £35m deal would see Arsenal recoup the same amount they received from Liverpool for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2017.