The England international is yet to feature for the Gunners this season.
The Hale End Academy graduate has endured a difficult 12 months during which he underwent groin surgery that effectively ruined any hopes he had of making an impact on his side’s title challenge.Under-21s triumph at the European Championships and hoped to force his way back into Arteta’s plans.
The 23-year-old has, however, failed to make a single appearance so far this term and appears be to be behind the likes of Kai Havertz and Fabio Vieira in his manager’s pecking order. Reports earlier this week claimed Chelsea were carefully monitoring his situation but Arteta remains adamant that the versatile forward remains a key part of his first teams squad.‘Yes!’ said Arteta when asked if Smith Rowe would still be an Arsenal player come Friday’s 11.00pm transfer deadline.‘Obviously I had conversations with him and it’s important for him to understand where he is.
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