Smith Rowe 'kept away' from Arsenal-Bournemouth friendly as midfielder closes in on Fulham move

'There are things happening in the background at the moment,' Arteta said. 

UNDOUBTED TALENT: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal chases the ball. Pic: Eddie Keogh, Getty Images

Emile Smith Rowe is moving closer to joining Fulham after Mikel Arteta left the forward out of Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against Bournemouth in the United States.

Negotiations over the 23-year-old are continuing but Fulham are understood to be confident of wrapping up a deal.