Romano warns Arsenal star’s situation could change and drops Gibbs-White BOMB

Robin Bairner

• 25 Mar 2024 08:00 GMT
• 4 min read

Fabrizio Romano has detailed how Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe could be forced out of the club this summer and has also given the latest on the Morgan Gibbs-White transfer rumours.

FootballTransfers revealed in January that Smith Rowe was desperate to see the season out with the Gunners.

Although he was linked with a move to West Ham, he ultimately remained at Arsenal, where he came through the academy and has featured 112 times for the first team.

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Plagued by injury problems over the past two years, the 23-year-old Smith Rowe has managed to play just 16 matches for Mikel Arteta’s side across all competitions this season. He has made just three starts.

Providing an update on the midfielder’s situation, Romano claims the position over his future remains fluid.

“Emile Smith Rowe’s future continues to be the subject of some speculation after a lack of playing time for Arsenal this season, while we also know there was interest from West Ham United back in January,” Romano writes for the Daily Briefing.

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“In terms of what will happen in the summer, I think a lot depends on these final two months, how much he will play and be involved…and then Arsenal will make final decision together with the player. This is not something clear yet, so let’s wait and see how the situation looks after the final stages of the season.

“As I said, Smith Rowe was on West Ham’s list in January but at that time he really wanted to stay at Arsenal, and also Mikel Arteta wanted to keep him. This was the clear decision of both parties, then let’s see if it changes for the summer, but there’s nothing concrete to report as of now.”

Gibbs-White to Arsenal? Romano casts doubt on rumour

Romano has also suggested that claims the Gunners are tracking Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White are off the mark.

The midfielder has been linked with a transfer due to his club’s poor financial position.

“Morgan Gibbs-White has been linked with Arsenal by some outlets, but I’m not aware of anything imminent or concrete honestly,” Romano says. “They appreciate the player as many other clubs do as well, but at the moment they haven’t made contact with Nottingham Forest so we have to be patient on this one; it’s also going to be key to understand if Forest will still be in the Premier League or not.”