Report: Smith Rowe set for Wolfsburg but Werder Bremen lurking

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Arsenal youngster Emile Smith Rowe is set to complete a loan move to Wolfsburg this week.

As reported by The Independent, the Gunners are happy to allow the attacking midfielder to leave on a temporary basis once again, after his stint at RB Leipzig last term was wrecked by injury.

The Europa League club are the frontrunners for the 19-year-old, but Werder Bremen have also made an ‘attractive’ approach.

There is also some interest from England, but the Bundesliga is considered the best option for the player’s development.

Smith Rowe, who is rated highly by Unai Emery, is considered a long-term prospect at Arsenal and recently signed a five-year deal at the Emirates.

TBR’s view

Smith Rowe returning to the Bundesliga is the right decision from Arsenal.

The league has proven to be an excellent environment for young English talent over the past couple of years.

Smith Rowe’s teammate Reiss Nelson had a great season with Hoffenheim, and club officials will hope for a similar success story with Croydon-born ace.

With Dani Ceballos in and Nicolas Pepe all but confirmed, the English teen wouldn’t be getting too many opportunties in 2019/20 if he stook around so a return to Germany is surely the best move for all parties.