According to recent reports, {statorium_team tid=15 text="Crystal Palace"} are apparently one of suitors for {statorium_team tid=9 text="Arsenal's"} attacking midfielder {statorium_player pid=597 text="Emile Smith Rowe"}, who is reportedly available for roughly £25 million.
Although Smith Rowe's preference is reportedly to remain at the Emirates Stadium, the Sun reports that Palace are interested in him. Rowe has struggled for playing time for the Gunners over the past two seasons, and it now appears he may be moving towards the exit.
Smith Rowe might be a great addition for the Eagles right now as they are on the verge of losing {statorium_player pid=6123 text="Michael Olise"} to {statorium_team tid=47 text="Bayern Munich"}, one of their most important offensive players.
Smith Rowe to Crystal Palace: Good deal or not?
There would undoubtedly be room for Smith Rowe to transfer to Selhurst Park, where he could certainly gain a vital position, unlike his current status as an Arsenal backup. {statorium_player pid=6251 text="Eberechi Eze"} may be another big name to follow, after his great performances at Palace.
Smith Rowe is undoubtedly at a crossroads in his career as he battles for playing time at such a crucial juncture. The England international must now make the decision of whether to stick with Mikel Arteta's team or try to further his career elsewhere
At the moment, it is looking like Smith Rowe’s career will be better off elsewhere, with the Gunners looking to bolster their squad even further. Given that the 23-year-old is still struggling for gametime even with the current squad, it might make sense for the club’s academy graduate to move somewhere else.
The level of competitiveness in the Arsenal squad makes it appear like he will have a difficult time breaking into the team, but he may also believe that, with a little bit of luck, he may succeed.
Arsenal may also fight for Smith Rowe to stay even if they don't have many huge plans for him because they will undoubtedly want to have a decent amount of squad depth. To go with, he counts as an homegrown player since he grew through the club’s ranks and that should count as some extra incentive to keep him at the club.
Since it's not an easy choice for any of the persons involved, this should all make for an interesting saga.