{"id":97614,"date":"2023-12-20T07:09:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T07:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stopsmokingway.com\/?p=97614"},"modified":"2023-12-20T07:09:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T07:09:05","slug":"arsenal-told-to-sacrifice-emile-smith-rowe-and-splash-out-huge-sum-on-ivan-toney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stopsmokingway.com\/soccer\/arsenal-told-to-sacrifice-emile-smith-rowe-and-splash-out-huge-sum-on-ivan-toney\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal told to sacrifice Emile Smith Rowe and splash out huge sum on Ivan Toney"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Arsenal have been urged to sell Emile Smith Rowe in order to raise funds to sign Ivan Toney. Former Aston Villa captain Gabriel Agbonlahor says the Gunners must do all they can to secure a deal for the Brentford striker next month.<\/p>\n

Smith Rowe has made just one Premier League start for Arsenal since May 2022. Injuries have been a problem for the attacking midfielder and he only returned from a knee issue last week.<\/p>\n

It has been some fall from grace for Smith Rowe, who has dropped down the pecking order at club and international level. Mikel Arteta has often reiterated that the 23-year-old remains a part of his plans.<\/p>\n

However, his lack of game time tells a different story. Chelsea were linked with a move for him in the summer and his long-term future appears to be in doubt.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal are set to be in the market for a striker in January, with Toney near the top of their wishlist. Whether they can afford the fee Brentford would demand for the 27-year-old remains to be seen.<\/p>\n

But Agbonlahor believes Arsenal should be proactive and raise funds by selling Smith Rowe. He said on talkSPORT: “If I am Arsenal now, behind the scenes, I would be doing everything I can regarding Financial Fair Play to make it happen.<\/p>\n

“What can we do? Can we sell Smith Rowe maybe? Can we sacrifice someone and get \u00a335-\u00a340million for Smith Rowe.”<\/p>\n

Arsenal fan and former Tottenham striker Darren Bent questioned whether Arteta should sell Eddie Nketiah as well. He replied: “What about Eddie? Would you part ways with him?”<\/p>\n