Aston Villa are reportedly set to offer a second bid in their ambitious move for Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith Rowe. But the Midland outfit seem to be undeterred in their approach and are set to go in for an ambitious second bid as they look to bolster their attacking options, according to the Express and Star. Aston Villa are reportedly considering a second bid for Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith RoweMeanwhile, they could be preparing for life after Jack Grealish with Manchester City set to table a Premier League record £100million bid, though Villa are desperate to keep their captain and are set to offer him a new contract. It has been an impressive breakout season for Smith Rowe at Arsenal after an increased run in the side by Mikel Arteta mid-season, scoring four goals and recording eight assists. Real Madrid are also believed to have shown interest in Smith Rowe, who could use Arsenal's No 1 target Martin Odegaard as a way to prising him to the Bernabeu.

Source: Express June 26, 2021 09:16 UTC