Arsenal is searching for a second new attacking midfielder.
Indeed, 90Min claims that Bitello is now a possibility for the Gunners, and Graeme Bailey claims that the Brazilian’s addition may have an impact on one of Arsenal’s current young stars.
In the past year, Emile Smith Rowe has seen very little action for the Gunners, and Graeme Bailey has said that he wouldn’t be surprised in the least if the ‘powerful’ midfielder were eventually loaned out if Bitello is signed this summer.
Smith Rowe might take a loan out.
Bailey’s assessment of the Englishman was given.
“They see him as a Jack of all trades, you know? I think this Bitello would be seen as not quite one for the future, and he could come in to usurp a Vieira or a Trossard immediately. Will it cast doubt on someone’s future, perhaps Smith Rowe? Could he be lent out to someone? I wouldn’t be surprised at all,” Bailey said.
Shame
In the event that Smith Rowe does end up being loaned out this summer, it would be a terrible shame.
The youngster is reportedly performing better than ever in training, and from the sounds of it, he merits a chance to play for Mikel Arteta next season. This information was just reported a few days ago.
Of course, you have to be ruthless in this game, especially if you want to win the league, but if Smith Rowe does end up leaving Arsenal, it would leave us with a bitter taste because he really hasn’t done much wrong since breaking onto the scene a few years ago.
We can’t help but feel bad for Smith Rowe if this scenario comes to pass, even though Bitello is a fantastic player and a wise acquisition for Arsenal.
