Arsenal have rejected a second bid from Aston Villa for Emile Smith Rowe, believed to be in the region of £30m. Villa tabled a first bid last week worth around £25m and have come back with an improved offer, but Arsenal are not entertaining offers for their highly-rated youth product. The club are in ongoing talks to extend Smith Rowe's current contract, which expires in June 2023, and the Arsenal hierarchy remain hopeful he will sign a new contract. Image: Arsenal are in advanced talks with Brighton over the potential signing of Ben WhiteMeanwhile, Arsenal remain in advanced talks with Brighton over the potential signing of defender Ben White in a deal that could be worth in excess of £50m. Arsenal will start their 2021/22 Premier League campaign away at newcomers Brentford on Friday August 13, live on Sky Sports.

Source: Sky sports June 28, 2021 10:52 UTC