According to London Football Network, Smith Rowe is about to join Fulham for a transfer fee of £35 million, which signifies that Arsenal’s No. 10 jersey is now up for grabs.
The media outlet claims that the most likely candidate to take over the No. 10 is Odegaard. Spanish media previously reported that Odegaard had his eyes on the No. 10 when he joined Arsenal, but it was already assigned to Smith Rowe, forcing him to choose another number. Considering that Odegaard has already earned the recognition of his teammates and fans, and even wears the captain’s armband, inheriting the No. 10 jersey seems like a natural progression.
However, with Arsenal’s transfer window still open, the possibility of a new signing wearing the No. 10 jersey cannot be ruled out entirely. The most likely new arrival to replace Smith Rowe is Real Sociedad midfielder Merino. But since Merino wore No. 8 at Real Sociedad, he could potentially “exchange” numbers with Odegaard.
Focusing on the young players within the squad, London Football Network believes Nwaneri is the closest to the No. 10 jersey. Nwaneri donned the No. 53 shirt this summer, but he’s yet to make his Premier League debut. In all likelihood, Nwaneri will experience a significant breakthrough in his career this season.
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