Former Premier League striker Darren Bent has suggested that Arsenal’s Emile Smith-Rowe could help West Ham finish in the Premier League top six – provided Arsenal let the midfielder leave. Smith-Rowe’s limited playing time at Arsenal has led to several Premier League clubs showing an interest in signing him, with West Ham reportedly leading the way. The 23-year-old has struggled for regular game time this season, and it is reported that Arsenal may be willing to sell him to help with profit and sustainability rules.##NAJAVA_MECA_7822142##West Ham is also interested in signing Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City. If they can secure these two signings, Bent believes that West Ham would have no problem with securing a top-six finish in the Premier League. “If David Moyes brings the two players – Kalvin Phillips and Emile Smith Rowe – they will be two unbelievable signings for their squad. Especially pushing for Europe and pushing for that top six where they are. West Ham fans would be thinking ‘oh my goodness, what can we do with this squad?’ – definitely top six, minimum top six.””They would be two unbelievable signings for their squad!” 😍”If you add those two in then top six becomes the minimum!” 🤔Darren Bent believes #WHUFC must finish in the top 6 if they sign Emile Smith Rowe and Kalvin Philips this month 👀 pic.twitter.com/VvQdBOqMrD— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) January 20, 2024 However, Smith-Rowe remains committed to Arsenal and wants to fight for his future at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, has also stated that he is ready to give Smith-Rowe chances in the second half of the season, despite reports suggesting he may be deemed surplus to requirements.
