Fulham and Crystal Palace set to battle it out for Arsenal winger

With a transfer away from the Emirates stadium imminent, Emile Smith Rowe was unable to make his last appearance for Arsenal in their friendly match against Bournemouth in Los Angeles. Smith Rowe needs to have a medical and the personal terms must be completely agreed upon before the move is finalized. 

Fulham's revised offer of £35 million is £5 million higher than their initial offer, and the Craven Cottage team is under stress after it was discovered that Crystal Palace was also interested in the 23-year-old. The 23-year-old Smith Rowe is almost set to sign a £35 million deal to join Fulham. That will be the maximum amount Fulham has ever spent for a player, and it would also tie the record for Arsenal's largest sale, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain's move to Liverpool.

Despite being listed on the bench, Smith Rowe had been anticipated to participate in Wednesday's match; nevertheless, Mikel Arteta only deployed ten substitutes. After a 1-1 draw, Arsenal prevailed 5-4 on penalties. 

Information about Smith The Athletic stopped Rowe's planned transfer to Fulham, and Riccardo Calafiori may now officially belong to the north London team. Following weeks of speculation, it was revealed that the accomplished Italian defender was going to Arsenal for £33.6 million, plus a sell-on clause and £4.2 million in add-ons.

Arsenal reach full agreement for Riccardo Calafiori

Everything appears to be set up to permit the 22-year-old to join the Gunners. According to the report, the center back will join Mikel Arteta's team for their preseason tour of the United States if all the necessary medical clearances are obtained.

Calafiori's success for Bologna and Italy has made him one of the top young center backs in Europe. The defender, who is capable of playing left defense, is expected to be Arsenal's second summer acquisition following the permanent signing of goalkeeper David Raya. This is Arsenal's declaration of purpose in their attempt to win the Premier League for the first time since 2004.