Regarding ESR & Newcastle rumors: "I wouldn’t be surprised if there is admiration for Smith Rowe at Newcastle and elsewhere. He’s a top talent and things have not been going his way at Arsenal since he returned from injury.
There have been some encouraging signs of late and Arsenal fans will hope to see him back playing a prominent role again, but clearly if that doesn’t happen, talk of a departure is likely to increase. He is a valuable asset — contracted until 2026 and zero on the balance sheet, so pure profit if he was to be sold.
I saw the reports this morning and completely respect the work of fellow journalists, but I’m not aware of Newcastle pursuing him. It isn’t clear where he would fit into Eddie Howe’s team unless somebody leaves and there has not been any contact between any of the parties involved. His situation, though, is one to watch."
Regarding ESR & Newcastle rumors: "I wouldn’t be surprised if there is admiration for Smith Rowe at Newcastle and elsewhere. He’s a top talent and things have not been going his way at Arsenal since he returned from injury.
There have been some encouraging signs of late and Arsenal fans will hope to see him back playing a prominent role again, but clearly if that doesn’t happen, talk of a departure is likely to increase. He is a valuable asset — contracted until 2026 and zero on the balance sheet, so pure profit if he was to be sold.
I saw the reports this morning and completely respect the work of fellow journalists, but I’m not aware of Newcastle pursuing him. It isn’t clear where he would fit into Eddie Howe’s team unless somebody leaves and there has not been any contact between any of the parties involved. His situation, though, is one to watch."