Arsenal’s Emile Smith-Rowe To Complete Loan Move To RB Leipzig

Arsenal youngster, Emile Smith-Rowe is undergoing his medical at RB Leipzig to complete a loan move for the rest of the 2018/19 season.

The 18-year-old broke into the scene under Unai Emery this season, making 6 appearances for the senior squad and scoring 3 goals. He was noticed by many in the Europa league fixtures against Vorskla and Qarabag.

However, his case for selection has fallen in recent times with Arsenal finalising the loan agreement for Denis Suarez. Smith-Rowe has also not made any appearances in the Premier League this season and Emery is eager to see him further his development.

Like many English talents finding success in the Bundesliga, the attacking midfielder can hope to receive more playing time in the Red Bull Leipzig Arena. Everton’s Ademola Lookman spent a rewarding season with the Bundesliga outfit and impressed Marco Silva enough to earn a recall back to the Goodison Park.

We all are witnessing the emergence of Jadon Sancho into stardom but Smith-Rowe can also look for inspirations from his Arsenal teammate, Reiss Nelson. The latter is shining in the TSG Hoffenheim ranks, having scored 7 times in 21 appearances this season.

Speaking on Nelson’s success, Arsenal academy manager and former defender, Per Mertesacker said, “I think he has done a brilliant job but that all fell into place because he wanted to go. He had a great opportunity but you need to take these opportunities and make sure you learn from those moments. Instead of being a first-team player between the under-23s and the first team, this is something different.”

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