Smith Rowe Joins Fulham

Fulham and Arsenal have agreed to a £34 million Emile Smith Rowe deal. Fulham will smash their transfer record by paying £27 million plus add-ons for the midfielder.

Smith Rowe Joins Fulham

Injury-plagued Smith Rowe, 24, has played 346 Premier League minutes this season. His ailments, including a six-week sabbatical last October, have curtailed his playing time. Last season, the midfielder only made three starts and wants more first-team play.

The accord, now pending club discussions, may be finalized soon. Smith Rowe has returned from Arsenal’s pre-season tour in the US for a physical in London, a prerequisite for the move.

After signing a personal contract, Smith Rowe will attend Fulham’s pre-season training camp in Portugal. Smith Rowe can revive his career with more Fulham playing time, strengthening their roster.

Fulham want Manchester United midfielders Scott McTominay and Smith Rowe. Fulham wants to strengthen their midfield before next season.

Last summer, three-time England international Smith Rowe helped win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. His expertise and potential could help Fulham’s midfield.

Mikel Arteta left Smith Rowe out of recent matches to focus on the transfer, saying “things happening in the background” about his future.

Fulham’s signing of Smith Rowe is a key move as teams prepare for the new season. The Premier League’s summer transfer window shuts on August 30 at 11 pm UK time.