Emile Smith Rowe secures new Arsenal contract and shirt number to end Aston Villa's hunt
dailystar.co.ukArsenal, and bagged himself a new shirt number, just weeks after Aston Villa saw their approach denied by the Gunners.Smith Rowe impressed for Huddersfield before getting his shot at the Gunners, and he has drawn plaudits during his 20 appearances last campaign for Mikel Arteta's side.Aston Villa were interested in his services, and they twice made approaches for the England U21 international, which were both rebuffed by Arsenal.And he has put any doubt about his future to bed, by signing a new long-term contact and taking the coveted No.10 shirt.Arsenal's technical director Edu said: "This is another important step forward for us and we’re all delighted that Emile has signed a new long-term contract."It’s great to see another young player.
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