Fulham have finalized an agreement with Arsenal to acquire midfielder Emile Smith Rowe for an initial fee of £27 million, with the potential for an additional £7 million in add-ons. This transfer marks a club record signing for Fulham. The add-ons are reportedly tied to Fulham’s success in Cup and European competitions.
Smith Rowe, a product of Arsenal’s academy, has been omitted from Arsenal’s last two pre-season matches as the transfer deal was completed. At 23 years old, Smith Rowe has seen his role diminish at Arsenal, falling behind Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and Bukayo Saka in the club’s hierarchy. He has earned three caps for England, with his most recent appearance in 2022.
In related news, Arsenal have secured the services of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a fee that could reach up to £42 million.
