Arsenal are reportedly engaged in negotiations with West Ham United over the loan of their talented midfielder, Emile Smith Rowe.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal warms up prior to the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal warms up prior to the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal are reportedly engaged in discussions with West Ham United regarding the potential loan of midfielder Emile Smith Rowe.

This follows a recent approach by West Ham to Arsenal, as reported by football journalist Fabrizio Romano. Romano’s tweet highlighted ongoing talks, stating: “West Ham have approached Arsenal to discuss loan deal for Emile Smith-Rowe. Talks taking place to understand if there’s way to structure deal between the two clubs, as @ExWHUEmployee has called.”

Smith Rowe, a product of Arsenal’s youth academy, has been with the Gunners since the age of 10. Despite the speculation about his future, the 23-year-old midfielder has made it clear that his commitment remains with Arsenal.

He is resolute in his desire to fight for a regular spot in the team, underlining his determination to continue his journey at the club where he has spent over a decade.

Arsenal, under head coach Mikel Arteta, is not under immediate pressure to release Smith Rowe.

In the backdrop of these discussions, sources close to Smith Rowe have indicated that he has not yet received any formal contact from other clubs during this transfer window. His focus remains solely on securing a regular place in the Arsenal line-up.

For West Ham, acquiring Smith Rowe would be a significant reinforcement, with manager David Moyes actively seeking to strengthen his squad during the January transfer window.