According to the Times, Premier League rivals Arsenal are willing to sell midfielder Emile Smith Rowe amid interest from Chelsea.

The report states: “Arsenal are willing to sell midfielder Emile Smith Rowe after an approach from Chelsea.

“The 23-year-old has been frustrated that he has not appeared in the three opening league matches and played only three minutes in the Community Shield win against Manchester City. Smith Rowe has been offered to other unnamed Premier League clubs.

“Arsenal have not put a valuation on Smith Rowe but he is among the players who could be sold to recoup money after they spent about £170 million net this summer.

“Smith Rowe played 161 minutes in 12 appearances off the bench last season, which in part was restricted by an ankle injury, and then helped England win the European Under-21 Championship in July.

“However Mikel Arteta, the club’s manager, was also unhappy about fitness issues.”