Aston Villa are preparing a third offer for Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith Rowe despite the Gunners’ attempts to tie the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract. Villa have made Smith Rowe their main transfer target despite already signing Emiliano Buendia from Norwich. Villa have already had two offers rejected for Smith Rowe, the second worth about £30m, but have not given up hope of landing the England Under-21 international, who enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2020-21, making 33 appearances in all competitions. Aston Villa are readying a third bid to test Arsenal's resolve on midfielder Emile Smith RoweBoss Dean Smith has made the England Under-21 international a priority signing this summerVilla’s ambitious owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens are determined to improve the squad again this summer. The Midlands club first offered £25m for the attacking midfielder Smith Rowe last month.

Source: Daily Mail July 07, 2021 05:26 UTC