Arsenal will hold talks with Emile Smith Rowe over his future in the next couple of weeks, ahead of the summer transfer window.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Joe Willock of Newcastle United battles for possession with Emile Smith Rowe and Jorginho of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Joe Willock of Newcastle United battles for possession with Emile Smith Rowe and Jorginho of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Charles Watts reports that Arsenal have scheduled talks with Emile Smith Rowe’s camp to decide his future in the next couple of weeks, looking to come to a consensus on what’s next ahead of the summer transfer window.

Smith Rowe loves the club, but accepts that he needs regular playing time at this stage of his career.

Watts reports that several clubs in England and abroad are keeping tabs on the midfielder, and the player wants to remain in the Premier League if he does leave north London.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal interacts with teammate Declan Rice during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 20, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal interacts with teammate Declan Rice during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 20, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

In April, David Ornstein reported that there are major questions about Smith Rowe’s future at Arsenal.

Ornstein pointed out that from an Financial Fair Play (FFP) or Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) perspective, Smith Rowe’s departure would represent pure profit, giving Arsenal some flexibility with their other summer business.

The journalist added that the trajectory of Smith Rowe’s situation since signing a new contract indicates that all parties may be open to a move this summer, concluding that there will definitely be interest in the midfielder.

Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe (L) and Bukayo Saka arrive to attend a team training session at Arsenal's training ground in north London on October 23, 2023, ahead of their UEFA Champions League Group B football match against Sevilla FC. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe (L) and Bukayo Saka arrive to attend a team training session at Arsenal’s training ground in north London on October 23, 2023, ahead of their UEFA Champions League Group B football match against Sevilla FC. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

West Ham United had Smith Rowe on their January shortlist, but the player wanted to stay at Arsenal, and Mikel Arteta wanted to keep him.

Yet the 23-year-old only played 474 minutes over the course of the entire season, and something clearly needs to change in 2024/25.