Emile Smith-Rowe has decided to make the switch to Fulham. Even though he didn’t play a major role at Arsenal in the past two seasons, his departure has definitely left a void. Some Arsenal fans have wondered who will step up to replace the Hale End graduate.
Some believe Ethan Nwaneri could fill the role, while others think signing another playmaker might be the solution. Hey, if Arsenal ever needs a replacement for Smith Rowe from the transfer market, don’t you think Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest could be a player worth considering?
The Nottingham Forest player is versatile and dynamic, capable of playing multiple positions; he can play as an all-action 8 or as a 10. He is excellent at dictating the game, leading the press, and defending diligently in deep defensive zones. Additionally, he poses a powerful threat during transitions. Arsenal couldn’t have gone wrong with his move, so will they sign the Englishman?
According to HITC, Forest has no intention of selling Gibbs-White. It seems they are not under any financial pressure to do so. But if they receive an offer that surpasses the £48 million they agreed upon for Brennan Johnson’s transfer to Spurs last summer, they’d consider cashing in.
What do you think? Should Arsenal really be shelling out such a big fee for Gibson-White?
Darren N
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Wtf NO!!!
No
Gibbs white is not for sale unless they want to overpay Forest a price they can’t refuse… Which would be not good business…
No
No
I really like him, he’s totally under appreciated. However, I’m not sure his ceiling is much higher than the level he’s currently at, as such he’d be a squad player with us, making it a rather costly endeavour. Also, it’d feel so harsh on ESR as the two of them link up amazingly – England youth games, seriously check out their partnership, magical to see them together.
It’s official, ESR has signed for Fulham on a 5 year contract. Best of luck ESR, apart from when you play against us.
No
Gibbs White, how in the world is he an upgrade on Smith-Rowe?
I hope Emile is able to stay injury-free and put in performances to get him back into the England team. Good luck to the lad
NO We need to get our priority right.
A midfielder and a Towering prolific striker is what we need.
Arsenal friendly game against Liverpool in USA shows we need a physical CF against some very physical defenders.
Yes. Gibbs-White’s abilities and playing style are also too similar to Smith-Rowe’s and Willock’s
Better sign Merino who could be Xhaka 2.0 on our left area
MMerino is 6.2foot it makes sense in midfield Xhaka 6.0ft, Pathey 6.1ft DRice 6.2ft Arsenal returning to Era when we have tall combertive midfielders in the middle PViera 6.4ft, GilbertoS 6.2ft, 6.1ft. Against Liverpool Pathey was easily bypasses and Jorginho falling many times. Technical abilities + good physical stature is always a plus in midfield. City Rodri stands at 6.3ft.
As a Arsenal fan I would prefer to play against KDB that have Rodri playing. Hence signing MMerino makes sense.
Yup, we had tall and athletic players in the Invincibles era
I’m glad Arteta is restoring the athleticism at Arsenal, after decades of diminutive midfielder during Wenger’s tenure
No
Gibbs White is excellent and I compare him to Luiz Dias
Certainly not.
We are under no financial, PSR or other to sell Morgan. £48m would be derisory and probably double that would be too. Look elsewhere
No, I don’t think Arsenal should go for him.
In any case, the money from ESR has already been spent. Arsenal paid £27m for Raya and £34m (plus add-ons) for Calafiori in the window so far. That’s a total of £61m. ESR raised £27M (plus add-ons) so there’s no surplus on a strict transfer fee in/out calculation.
With Merino likely to arrive that deficit will increase shortly – hence the urgent need to sell the likes of Eddie (and others) and prevent another season of overall transfer losses.
Capital NO, he is not better than ESR. We need quality not quantity. I’d prefer having ESR than him
Yes I think arsenal should sign a decent midfielder. To go along with declarn rice .
Stupid move that will be regretted . Get rid of Nketiah.
NO. All day no, no. Smith is better, trust me.
No.
Noooooooo!!!!!!!!
Buy Victor Osimhen instead
We’re talking about a No 9. We’re talking about someone who will bang in the goals for us day in, day out.
Apart from Kane and Halaand, where else in Europe can you find a more prolific No 9?