OFFICIAL: Smith Rowe signs new 'long-term' contract with Arsenal
18-year-old Arsenal starlet Smith Rowe signs a new 'long-term' contract with the club.
The 18-year-old was part of the first-team squad that travelled to Singapore for Arsenal's pre-season tour and made his mark with a superb goal against Atletico Madrid in the International Champions Cup.
He also provided an assist for Alexandre Lacazette in our 5-1 win over PSG on Saturday.
The Hale End graduate joined us at the age of 10 and made 11 appearances for our under-23s last season and was also a regular for our under-18s.
He made his first appearance for the first-team earlier this month in the pre-season friendly against Boreham Wood in Unai Emery’s first match as head coach.
Emile is an England youth international was part of the team that won the FIFA Under-17 World Cup last year in India.
Emery said: “I am pleased with Emile’s contribution so far this pre-season. He is working very hard and has lots of potential. I look forward to working with him and the other young players and helping them to develop as Arsenal players.”
Wolfsburg are interested in Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw.
The 23-year-old is in the final year of his contract and the Bundesliga side are keen to take him but Shaw has no desire to leave in this window.
Shaw has talked about earning a new deal at Old Trafford but will be a free agent in a year's time and free to talk to foreign clubs from January.
His initial focus though is on convincing Jose Mourinho to select him for United's opening Premier League fixture against Leicester City.
Victor Lindelof and Phil Jones are joining up with training this week but Mourinho is short of full-back options as he is without the injured Antonio Valencia and Diogo Dalot while Napoli are trying to sign wantaway Italian Matteo Darmian.
United goalkeeper Joel Pereira is wanted on loan by Portuguese side Vitoria Setubal.
The youngster is wanted by the Championship club, who are set to replace David Brooks with the 18-year-old
Ben Woodburn is set to join Sheffield United on loan from Liverpool before the start of the Championship season.
Woodburn has impressed during the Reds' pre-season tour of the United States, but is unlikely to see too many first-team minutes this term.
Thus, the Blades are poised to take him on a short-term deal, beating a host of other Championship clubs to his signature.
Aston Villa and Wigan Athletic both approached Liverpool over the possibility of acquiring Woodburn, while Hull City were also interested.
Liverpool were not keen on allowing Woodburn to leave for Villa, however, with Jack Grealish still on their books, despite interest from Tottenham, and likely to play ahead of the 18-year-old.
Sheffield United want Woodburn to replace David Brooks, who has joined Bournemouth for a £10 million ($13m) fee.
Woodburn was left out of Liverpool's training camp in Evian this week due to the possibility of a move.
Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the teenager's progress in America, saying: “Ben Woodburn is 100% back.
“How it is with young boys, from time to time the improvement doesn’t go day by day, but he has played such a good pre-season.”
Sheyi Ojo may join Woodburn in leaving the club, either in a permanent transfer or on loan, with Middlesbrough interested in securing his services, while Lazar Markovic would also be allowed to leave.
The 18-year-old was part of the first-team squad that travelled to Singapore for Arsenal's pre-season tour and made his mark with a superb goal against Atletico Madrid in the International Champions Cup.
He also provided an assist for Alexandre Lacazette in our 5-1 win over PSG on Saturday.
The Hale End graduate joined us at the age of 10 and made 11 appearances for our under-23s last season and was also a regular for our under-18s.
He made his first appearance for the first-team earlier this month in the pre-season friendly against Boreham Wood in Unai Emery’s first match as head coach.
Emile is an England youth international was part of the team that won the FIFA Under-17 World Cup last year in India.
Emery said: “I am pleased with Emile’s contribution so far this pre-season. He is working very hard and has lots of potential. I look forward to working with him and the other young players and helping them to develop as Arsenal players.”
Wolfsburg are interested in Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw.
The 23-year-old is in the final year of his contract and the Bundesliga side are keen to take him but Shaw has no desire to leave in this window.
Shaw has talked about earning a new deal at Old Trafford but will be a free agent in a year's time and free to talk to foreign clubs from January.
His initial focus though is on convincing Jose Mourinho to select him for United's opening Premier League fixture against Leicester City.
Victor Lindelof and Phil Jones are joining up with training this week but Mourinho is short of full-back options as he is without the injured Antonio Valencia and Diogo Dalot while Napoli are trying to sign wantaway Italian Matteo Darmian.
United goalkeeper Joel Pereira is wanted on loan by Portuguese side Vitoria Setubal.
The youngster is wanted by the Championship club, who are set to replace David Brooks with the 18-year-old
Ben Woodburn is set to join Sheffield United on loan from Liverpool before the start of the Championship season.
Woodburn has impressed during the Reds' pre-season tour of the United States, but is unlikely to see too many first-team minutes this term.
Thus, the Blades are poised to take him on a short-term deal, beating a host of other Championship clubs to his signature.
Aston Villa and Wigan Athletic both approached Liverpool over the possibility of acquiring Woodburn, while Hull City were also interested.
Liverpool were not keen on allowing Woodburn to leave for Villa, however, with Jack Grealish still on their books, despite interest from Tottenham, and likely to play ahead of the 18-year-old.
Sheffield United want Woodburn to replace David Brooks, who has joined Bournemouth for a £10 million ($13m) fee.
Woodburn was left out of Liverpool's training camp in Evian this week due to the possibility of a move.
Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the teenager's progress in America, saying: “Ben Woodburn is 100% back.
“How it is with young boys, from time to time the improvement doesn’t go day by day, but he has played such a good pre-season.”
Sheyi Ojo may join Woodburn in leaving the club, either in a permanent transfer or on loan, with Middlesbrough interested in securing his services, while Lazar Markovic would also be allowed to leave.
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