Who is encouraging Aston Villa to make another bid for Smith-Rowe?
The most unlikely transfer rumour in most Arsenal fans eyes this summer is the possibility of Aston Villa being successful in their bid for Emile Smith-Rowe, who has had an amazing breakthrough season for Arsenal. But the media, especially in Birmingham, seem to believe that Villa are still intent on getting the 20 year-old to make the move to the Midlands, and Sky Sports reported on Monday that Arsenal had rejected a second bid for Smith-Rowe. Gooners cannot fail to still be a bit nervous while his new Arsenal contract remains unsigned by him or his representatives, and according to the ex-Villa striker Kevin Phillips, there must be reasons why the Villains have not been discouraged by Arsenals rejections. Phillips was asked by Football Insider if he thought that Arsenal themselves are leaving the door open for further bids, and he replied: They could be. You dont go in with a third bid unless you are convinced to do it. The club will be speaking to the agent and the agent will be speaking to the player. We dont know whats happening. So much stuff happens with agents at times like this. Villa play great football. If they get him they are getting an exciting young player. From Arsenals point of view, they are letting a young player go and there will be a backlash from the fans. Villa are obviously being hugely encouraged by someone. Answers on a postcard please.