Aston Villa manager is keeping an eye on Arsenal midfielder as his January transfer target.

Emile Smith Rowe, an Arsenal midfielder, has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.

The 23-year-old is fighting for consistent game time at the North London club and may need to depart to play more frequently.

According to 90 Minutes, Smith Rowe is trying to make England’s squad for the 2017 European Championships, but he must play frequently to force his way into Gareth Southgate’s plans.

During Arsenal’s win over Brentford, the midfielder earned his first start in over a year. If his situation does not improve before the January transfer window, the midfielder is willing to consider leaving.

According to the article, Aston Villa, Brighton, and Newcastle United are all monitoring the midfielder’s position.

Smith Rowe was regarded as a top-tier prospect prior to his injury, and it remains to be seen whether he can regain that status.

There is little doubt that he has the potential to become a top-tier player in the coming seasons. He might be a helpful acquisition for clubs such as Villa and Newcastle.

Aston Villa could use more creativity in the final third, and Smith Rowe is versatile enough to play as both a central offensive midfielder and a winger.

Meanwhile, Newcastle might benefit from midfield goals and creativity.

It remains to be seen whether Arsenal is willing to sell the player in the future months.

They already have Martin Odegaard and Fabio Vieira at their disposal, and Smith Rowe will find it difficult to break into Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans.

It would be logical for the two parties to part ways.