Fulham target Smith Rowe not involved in Arsenal friendly
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed "things are happening in the background" around playmaker Emile Smith Rowe.
Smith Rowe was the only senior squad player not to feature in Arsenal's pre-season game against Bournemouth, which the Gunners won 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes.
Fulham are keen on 23-year-old Smith Rowe, who remained on the bench throughout.
"Things are happening in the background and we decided the best thing to do was leave him out," said Arteta.