The Arsenal-supporting talkSPORT pundit rates the 22-year-old highly and has pleaded with the Gunners to keep hold of the England international, who can also operate as a winger.
Bent said about Smith Rowe: “He is a player that I would hate Arsenal to get rid off.
“We have seen it. We have seen the small snippets of how good he can be. I hope Arsenal hold onto him.”
Emile Smith Rowe
What should Arsenal do about Emile Smith Rowe?
In our view, Arsenal should not sell Emile Smith Rowe in the summer transfer window.
There is speculation that West Ham United want to sign the £57,000-a-week (SalarySport) youngster from Arsenal as part of a deal taking Declan Rice to the Gunners.
Now, while that might be tempting for the Gunners, we believe that the North London club should give Smith Rowe another season at least.
After all, we know what the 22-year-old is capable of.
Smith Rowe had injury problems last season, and there was also competition for places.
The Arsenal no. 10 made 12 substitute appearances, one substitute appearance in the UEFA Europa League, and one substitute appearance in the FA Cup for the Gunners last season.
After a full pre-season with Arsenal, the England international attacking midfielder could be in a position to really push for a place in manager Mikel Arteta’s starting lineup next campaign.
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