The Gunners are pressing forward in their plans to tie down the attacking midfielder for the long term
Arsenal are hoping to confirm a new long-term contract for Emile Smith Rowe imminently after laughing off an offer from Aston Villa for the 20-year-old.
Having already signed long-term Arsenal target Emiliano Buendia this summer, Villa launched an audacious move to land Smith Rowe during the past few days.
But Goal can confirm the offer was knocked back immediately by the Gunners, who are confident that their young playmaker will put pen to paper on a new deal before the start of the new season.