{"id":593488,"date":"2021-06-08T14:51:55","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T18:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=593488"},"modified":"2021-06-08T14:51:55","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T18:51:55","slug":"emile-smith-rowe-arsenal-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/06\/08\/emile-smith-rowe-arsenal-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"Emile Smith Rowe to Sign New Arsenal Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arsenal<\/a> midfielder Emile Smith Rowe is reportedly set to sign a new five-year contract with the club. According to Fabrizio Romano<\/a>, negotiations over a new deal began in March and are edging ever closer to completion.<\/p>\n

While Smith Rowe is on the verge of committing his long-term future to the club, a trio of first-team players are edging closer to the exit door. Former Chelsea<\/a> winger Willian is expected to depart, as are midfielders Granit Xhaka and Matteo Guendouzi.<\/p>\n

Emile Smith Rowe Ready to Sign New Arsenal Contract<\/h2>\n

News Comes as a Significant Boost for Arsenal Supporters<\/h3>\n

In a largely dismal season for Arsenal across all fronts, the form of Emile Smith Rowe has been a rare source for optimism at the Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n

The Gunners ended the 2020\/21 campaign in ninth place in the Premier League<\/a>\u00a0and were eliminated from the Europa League<\/a> by eventual winners Villarreal. However, none of those disappointments prevented Smith Rowe from impressing on a regular basis throughout the season.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old established himself as a regular name in Mikel Arteta’s starting 11, and he racked up a highly commendable 20 appearances by the end of the Premier League season. In addition, Smith Rowe made a further 17 appearances in the cup competitions, scoring seven goals and registering seven assists across all competitions.<\/p>\n

The club’s willingness to tie the England U21 international down to a new deal is therefore clear to understand, and now only the final minor details remain for completion.<\/p>\n

Trio Heading for Arsenal Exit<\/h3>\n

There is no such willingness from the club to retain the services of Brazilian international Willian, whose form has dipped spectacularly since he joined from Chelsea on a three-year deal. After only one season in north London, the club are now trying to facilitate his exit, with the likes of David Beckham’s MLS franchise Inter Miami reportedly<\/a> interested in arranging a deal.<\/p>\n

Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka also looks to have played his last game in Arsenal colours. Links <\/a>have been drawn between the 28-year-old and Serie A<\/a> side Roma, who are to be managed by former Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> boss Jos\u00e9 Mourinho from the start of next season.<\/p>\n

Finally, out-of-favour Frenchman Matteo Guendouzi is also reportedly being pushed towards the exit door at the Emirates. The 22-year-old has fallen out with Gunners manager Arteta and spent last season at loan at Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin, where he made 24 league appearances.<\/p>\n

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