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I doubt we'll get all three, but would love it if there were some truth in the Smith-Rowe rumour. Cracking player and he's proven that he's a bona fide Premier League player.
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Originally posted by edskan
I doubt we'll get all three, but would love it if there were some truth in the Smith-Rowe rumour. Cracking player and he's proven that he's a bona fide Premier League player. Beat me to the post! There were rumours a little while ago about Reese Nelson? The one I'd like to see reignite is Eddie Nketiah who would add something to our attack, especially if Edouard moves on?
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Originally posted by PJEagle
Beat me to the post! There were rumours a little while ago about Reese Nelson? The one I'd like to see reignite is Eddie Nketiah who would add something to our attack, especially if Edouard moves on? Any of my concerns about departures is alleviated by the fact it looks as though we very much have plans of our own. Get them in and under Glanser I have confidence we'll be fine.
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!! |
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I can't see us paying £35m for Smith Rowe.
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Originally posted by Badger11
I can't see us paying £35m for Smith Rowe.
Smith-Rowe is a good player but he can't command a starting slot in a PL team. Last season he got just 3 PL starts (against Sheff U, Forest and Luton - Arteta obviously doesn't trust him against any clubs better than those) and 10 sub appearances for a total of just 355 mins and, in my book that means he can't be worth what Arsenal want for him. My figures are as per Transfermarkt who value the player at €22m which is the most I'd want to pay for him.
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Originally posted by Badger11
I can't see us paying £35m for Smith Rowe. Your comment has met with my whole-hearted approbation. I can assert with a degree of confidence that we will not be paying £35 Mill for Smith Rowe. Edited by Willo (28 Jun 2024 10.48am)
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Originally posted by Willo
Your comment has met with my whole-hearted approbation. I can assert with a degree of confidence that we will not be paying £35 Mill for Smith Rowe. Edited by Willo (28 Jun 2024 10.48am) And mine. Any other interest (and not just stuff fed by his agent)? If we are the only suitors, could we get him at half that price? Otherwise, good luck to the money bags club willing to pay the asking price. BTW, he is precisely the type of player we should be targeting, even though he has not had the chance to cut through into a very good Arsenal team. Imagine him playing week in week out for us.
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Originally posted by Willo
Your comment has met with my whole-hearted approbation. I can assert with a degree of confidence that we will not be paying £35 Mill for Smith Rowe. Edited by Willo (28 Jun 2024 10.48am) Nor me. But then never say never or not.
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Originally posted by doombear
Agreed. Just because we are due to get a £50m fee for Olise doesn't mean that Dougie is suddenly going to splash out more than necessary for a player. Smith-Rowe is a good player but he can't command a starting slot in a PL team. Last season he got just 3 PL starts (against Sheff U, Forest and Luton - Arteta obviously doesn't trust him against any clubs better than those) and 10 sub appearances for a total of just 355 mins and, in my book that means he can't be worth what Arsenal want for him. My figures are as per Transfermarkt who value the player at €22m which is the most I'd want to pay for him. I'd agree. Maybe a couple of years ago, but ESM has seemingly been going backwards at Arsenal. He needs out, and they obviously don't want him. c.£20m seams a much more reasonable figure
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About 15 million imo
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Originally posted by doombear
Smith-Rowe is a good player but he can't command a starting slot in a PL team. Last season he got just 3 PL starts (against Sheff U, Forest and Luton - Arteta obviously doesn't trust him against any clubs better than those) and 10 sub appearances for a total of just 355 mins and, in my book that means he can't be worth what Arsenal want for him. My figures are as per Transfermarkt who value the player at €22m which is the most I'd want to pay for him. This might be coming from his agent...£35 would be a top figure which would be negotiated down.. but like everyone has said, but whether Smith Rowe is the best we can do remains to be seen...
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Originally posted by HeathMan
Loan, with option to buy, or after OG magic a buyback option (say £10M) for Arsenal to pay reflecting the increase in his value while at Selhurst Park. Possible figures
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Crystal Palace are interested in Emile Smith Rowe, who can leave Arsenal for £25m, but the England midfielder, 23, is keen to stay with the Gunners. (Sun)
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Originally posted by DANGERCLOSE
Crystal Palace are interested in Emile Smith Rowe, who can leave Arsenal for £25m, but the England midfielder, 23, is keen to stay with the Gunners. (Sun) So clickbait says he would rather sit on the bench then. If true we don't want him. To be honest I would rather have a player who is desperate to come to us than one who thinks he doing us a favour.
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Originally posted by Badger11
So clickbait says he would rather sit on the bench then. If true we don't want him. To be honest I would rather have a player who is desperate to come to us than one who thinks he doing us a favour.
PS. I note the Sun has the price at £25m and not £35m. Knock another £10m off and he might just be worth considering, assuming he would deign to come to a 'little' club like ours.
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