Arsenal’s stance on allowing Emile Smith Rowe to join Chelsea has been revealed.
The Gunners are willing to allow the player to leave the club in the final days of the window.
Chelsea have registered their interest to sign the England international.
Rowe, 23, has emerged as a shock late target for the west Londoners.
Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino wants to add another versatile attacker to the team.
The Blues have lost their star frontman, Christopher Nkunku, to injury.
Also, Armando Broja is still recovering, while Carney Chukwuemeka is also down injured.
Smith-Rowe is now a genuine target before Friday’s transfer deadline.
The Times reports that Arsenal could let him leave.
The Gunners need to raise funds to comply with Financial Fair Play, and the Englishman is valued at £40 million.
The report added that Arsenal are looking to offload the attacking midfielder while the player himself is also willing to say goodbye to the Emirates Stadium