Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe keen to stay at club despite being transfer listed for cut price fee
ARSENAL’S Emile Smith Rowe can go for £25million but is in no rush to leave.
The attacking midfielder, 23, could be sold after a season in the shadows under Mikel Arteta.
Crystal Palace are among the clubs to take an interest but the Gunner is quite keen to stay.
Last season, Smith Rowe struggled for game time last season as Arsenal challenged for the Premier League title.
The attacking midfielder only made 13 appearances in the league without scoring a goal.
It was the second season in a row that Smith Rowe had been a fringe player, as he only played in 12 league games the season before.
The three-capped England international was highly rated when he came through the Arsenal youth academy.
But injuries in the last couple of seasons have stunted his development.
Palace could look to make a move for the Gunner should Michael Olise leave Selhurst Park this summer.
The Frenchman has attracted interest from the likes of Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester United.
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The Bundesliga side are believed to be leading the race after meeting his £55m release clause.
The club have agreed a salary of £220,000-per-week, but a deal is yet to be finalised.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have been linked with a move to sign Barcelona defender Jules Kounde.
The Frenchman could be sold by the LaLiga giants in order to boost their financial position.
Meanwhile Arsenal are set to decide on Danish striker Mika Biereth’s future.
The 21-year-old has been on loan at Sturm Graz in Austria and Championship clubs are following him.
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