Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Zubimendi deal ‘close’, Smith Rowe offer rejected,

Last week he said: I’m really happy with Emile, he’s on the right trajectory now he’s settled and he’s training really well.

“You know that I’m not going to talk about any individual situation.”

Arteta also added: “No change, Emile is Emile. He’s got incredible qualities, we are really happy to have him and what he needs now is chances to put all those desired qualities on the pitch. In order to do that, we have to give him minutes.”

West Ham have seen a loan request for Emile Smith Rowe rejected by Arsenal.

The Hammers were keen to land the playmaker, who is very much a squad player at the Emirates, but have seen their offer to sign him this month turned down, as per the Daily Mail.

As a result they are set to turn their attention to Kalvin Phillips, who is seeking a move away from Manchester City.