Agreed. Just because we are due to get a £50m fee for Olise doesn't mean that Dougie is suddenly going to splash out more than necessary for a player.

Smith-Rowe is a good player but he can't command a starting slot in a PL team. Last season he got just 3 PL starts (against Sheff U, Forest and Luton - Arteta obviously doesn't trust him against any clubs better than those) and 10 sub appearances for a total of just 355 mins and, in my book that means he can't be worth what Arsenal want for him.

My figures are as per Transfermarkt who value the player at €22m which is the most I'd want to pay for him.

Crystal Palace are interested in Emile Smith Rowe, who can leave Arsenal for £25m, but the England midfielder, 23, is keen to stay with the Gunners. (Sun)

What is it about Arsenal players that they'd rather stay at Arsenal and spend most of their time on the bench than go somewhere else to play regular football? Nketiah was the same. Perhaps they hope they'll get enough appearances so as to get a medal if Arsenal win something.

PS. I note the Sun has the price at £25m and not £35m. Knock another £10m off and he might just be worth considering, assuming he would deign to come to a 'little' club like ours.

This could be club/agent leverage.

On the other hand, if Arsenal players prefer to stay with their home club, even if it means staying on the bench, it suggests a very happy ship.