'We fully expect to happen': Arsenal should now expect improved offers for their 'elite' £40m player - Sky journalist

Arsenal are expected to be busy on the transfer front in the coming weeks as they look to bring in new players and offload those surplus to requirements.

So far, the Gunners have moved two players on, Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga being initially loaned out to Lazio and Sevilla respectively.

Mohamed Elneny, Cedric Soares and Arthur Okonkwo have also left Arsenal in wake of their contracts expiring at the end of June.

Now, Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth has provided an update about another Gunners player who could potentially leave the Emirates this summer.

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Arsenal should expect improved bids for Emile Smith Rowe

The player in question is Emile Smith Rowe, one of the brightest talents to graduate from the Hale End academy in recent years.

The 23-year-old has sadly struggled with injuries in recent years, which have hampered his progress and restricted his game time at Arsenal.

Reports have claimed that Smith Rowe will leave Arsenal this summer, and the likes of Fulham and Crystal Palace have apparently made an offer for the playmaker, which the Gunners have rejected.

Sheth, speaking to GiveMeSport, says he “fully” expects that the Cottagers and the Eagles will come back with improved offers for the £40million-rated Smith Rowe.

“There’s been strong interest from Crystal Palace and Fulham and we expected bids to go in,” said Sheth.

“That has transpired and they have both made bids for Smith Rowe. Both bids were rejected.

“It’s expected now that discussions will continue internally at both clubs over whether to go back in with an improved offer, which we fully expect to happen.”

Smith Rowe will be in demand this summer

It’s a real shame to see how things have panned out for Smith Rowe at Arsenal.

When he made his breakthrough, many were confident he’d be the next Hale End graduate after Bukayo Saka to become a star for club and country.

However, it looks as though the playmaker has fallen behind at Arsenal amid a difficult time with injuries.

With that in mind, a move for the “elite” Smith Rowe seems like the best course of action.