Arsenal told this player will be a “new signing” in January

Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has told the club and it’s fans that the return to Emile Smith Rowe will be like a new January signing.

Smith Rowe has been on the sidelines as he underwent groin surgery earlier in the campaign.

He is scheduled to join the squad on the upcoming warm-weather training camp in Dubai as he targets a return to full training.

“We’re going to need a squad, we’re going to need it stronger and we’re going to need Smith Rowe,” he told Highbury Squad.

“Listen, he’s been training, we’re going to need Smith Rowe, he’s going to be like a new signing, we’re going to need him back and to be ready to go.

“He is going to have a very prominent role to play. ”

With the Gunners hoping to add depth to their squad, Emile Smith would be a good addition as he also has eyes for goals.

Recall that he was hailed by manager Mikel Arteta for saving his job last season.