In a friendly match against Sevilla, Fulham’s new signing Emile Smith Rowe scored his first goal with a diving header.
On Friday, Smith Rowe completed a £27 million transfer from Arsenal and immediately joined the Fulham group in Portugal for preseason training.
The 24-year-old came on as a replacement for Sevilla in the Algarve match and scored a wonder goal with a superb header after meeting a cross from Antonee Robinson.Members of Smith Rowe’s squad, including former Arsenal teammate Alex Iwobi, were quick to offer their congratulations.
Isaac Romero scored twice for Sevilla in the first half, and Smith Rowe scored a second goal to cut the lead in half.
Fulham lost in the end, no matter how hard Smith Rowe tried.
After a disappointing 14-year tenure with Arsenal, Smith Rowe was ready for a new beginning.
The alum of Arsenal’s Hale End academy played 115 times as a senior, scoring 18 goals and assisting on 13 more.
Smith Rowe was once an integral part of Arsenal’s lineup, but he had a rough go of it due to injuries and never really got back into the lineup.
In order to approve two transfers, Aaron Wan-Bissaka issues a hefty ultimatum to Manchester United
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, a defender for Manchester United, has agreed to leave the club this summer and will demand a portion of his transfer money.
The Red Devils are reportedly ready to transfer the defender to West Ham United for £18 million, as the Hammers are interested in the ex-Crystal Palace prospect. Unfortunately for the Irons, Wan-Bissaka’s salary demands are becoming more of a concern.
Even though his contract is up in the summer, the defender is content to stay put at Old Trafford for another year. With a weekly salary of £90,000, Wan-Bissaka has no incentive to lower his value.
The 26-year-old’s agents reportedly want United to pay them a portion of the £18 million transfer price in order to finalize the deal.An offer for a potential replacement has already been rejected by Erik ten Hag’s side. Noussair Mazraoui, a player for Bayern Munich, is of interest to United.
Apparently, the defender wanted to join Ten Hag instead of West Ham, thus he rejected down their offer. At Ajax, the Moroccan star played 137 times while training with the Dutchman.
It is believed that United will make a return for Matthijs de Ligt and Mazraoui before the transfer window closes. Personal details have reportedly already been finalized and both players are awaiting the arrival of the 13-time Premier League winners.
United must still reach an agreement with Bayern, but there is optimism that a deal is possible. Last month, United’s combined offer for the two players was rejected.Ten Hag is certain that Omar Berrada, Dan Ashworth, and Jason Wilcox will do a good job leading the club’s transfer efforts this summer. But opportunity, according to the 54-year-old, is what will drive company.
“This new leadership team is really eager to do business, to make deals, and they are on it,” added the CEO. “But if the timing is there we have to make it.”In the event that such chances arise. At this time, I am unable to make a determination; but, I am certain that they will seize the opportunity when it presents itself.
But time is of the essence for Manchester United as they attempt to finalize their roster for the Premier League season. On Friday, August 16th, they will play in the division’s curtain-raiser and take on Man City in the Community Shield the following weekend.