West Ham want Smith-Rowe from Arsenal in a part-exchange deal involving captain Declan Rice.
According to numerous reports, Arsenal are keen on acquiring Dec. The Gunners are looking to bolster their squad ahead of next season and they’re desire to sign Rice is well known.
However, they might have flog Emile Smith Rowe to get their hands on the The Hammers prized asset.
Rice’s time at the London Stadium is all set to come to an end. The Irons skipper will soon part ways with the club after guiding them to the UEFA Europa Conference League title. The England international has risen through the ranks at the club and established himself as a Hammers legend.
Moyes wants Smith-Rowe in part exchange
It will be extremely interesting to test Arsenal’s resolve with this player. Smith Rowe was a favourite of Mikel Arteta during the 21/22 season but has fallen down the pecking order recently. There is no doubt that he is a talented player but I guess we’ll find out just how much Arsenal want Rice.
While Rice’s contract runs until the summer of 2024, but he has decided to move on to a Champions League club. Owner David Sullivan has confirmed that the 24-year-old is leaving the club. The Hammers will demand a British-record fee of something like £110 million for his services.
With Rice set to leave East London, there are quite a few clubs keen on acquiring his services. The likes of Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Arsenal are all willing to go the distance to land him this summer.