Arsenal had the least possible odds to contest for Premier League glory especially following the departure of Arsene Wenger at the end of the previous term. They brought in Unai Emery to succeed the iconic Frenchman which, however, proved to be a masterstroke as the Spaniard galvanised the energy and intent among the Gunners in no time. The Gunners have emerged as one of the prime title contenders banking on an incredible run. The influence of the young guns has made his job look quite easy so far in North London.
Emile Smith Rowe is one such name who made significant strides in pre-season and earned senior minutes in Europe as well as Cup campaign ahead of many esteemed resources. The 18-year-old wide attacker has already found the net twice in four appearances and is now being monitored by Thierry Henry, the former Arsenal legend, currently in charge of struggling AS Monaco.
The legendary Frenchman is eyeing a loan swoop for the Three Lions sensation in January when the window will reopen as he is in desperate need of fresh recruitments to script a revival. The former Ligue 1 champions have not won a game since their opening weekend clash against FC Nantes and are now placed 19th in the league deep down the drop zone.
The young attacker deserves senior minutes after making his breakthrough, and the experience with Monaco will hand him a different yet difficult challenge while pursuing season objectives.
The teenager was a part of England’s U17 World Cup triumph last year having been utilised sporadically but has shown massive growth in past 12 months to become the most promising and prominent name of the Gunners’ prestigious academy.
The 6 ft tall Englishman is exceptionally versatile with the ability to feature on both the flanks as well as in a central attacking role. His strong physique helps him to have control over the ball, and the creativity he offers in the attacking third enables his teammates to charge the opponents in and around the box. Smith Rowe has excellent vision, swift skills and an eye for the goal.
He has thus gained attention for such an all-round ability despite being handed limited minutes in senior football. Although he could fight for his place in North London staying back beyond winter, a move to Monaco should offer him more minutes and a more significant role than what he is currently having at Arsenal.
