Arsenal intend to keep hold of Emile Smith Rowe despite talk of an exit this summer and the decision will have an impact on Mikel Arteta's squad planning for next season.
After a breakout 2021/22 campaign in which the attacking midfielder celebrated signing a new contract by netting 10 Premier League goals as well as earning his first caps for the senior England national team, big things were expected from the 22-year-old before a ball was kicked back in August.
However, after being restricted to one outing in pre-season and a handful of substitute appearances at the beginning of the season, a decision was made for Smith Rowe to undergo groin surgery in September and following a successful operation he returned to action in January in the FA Cup tie against Oxford United.
